Elaine Angene Escoe
Elaine Angene Escoe, 41, was recently captured in Jamaica after being on the FBI's Most Wanted list for her alleged involvement in a scheme that defrauded COVID-19 relief programs of over $32 million. She reportedly fled the U.S. to evade federal charges, which include conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering, after failing to appear in court in May 2025. Escoe's arrest marks a significant milestone in the FBI's crackdown on fraud during the pandemic, as she was living under a false identity before being apprehended.
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Elaine Angene Escoe was captured in Jamaica while living under a fake identity and returned to the United States to face justice.
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Jamaica:
Elaine Angene Escoe was extradited from Jamaica to face charges for allegedly obtaining over US$32 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds fraudulently.
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United States:
Elaine Angene Escoe is accused of participating in a scheme that allegedly defrauded federal COVID-19 relief programs of more than $32 million.
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