Louisiana Woman Sentenced in Jackson Auto Fraud Plot

Jackson, MS – A Louisiana woman has been sentenced in federal court for her pivotal role in a scheme that used the stolen identities of unsuspecting victims to finance expensive vehicles in the Jackson metropolitan area.

According to court documents and statements made in open court, 27-year-old Anna Waldei of New Orleans conspired with Paul Anthony Robinson, Sarah Elizabeth Calderon, Joshanique Elouise Bailey, and David L. Jones, Jr. to steal credit-worthy individuals’ identity information. The group then concocted false identities, using those details to pose as the rightful owners at local automotive dealerships. They submitted fraudulent credit applications and attempted to purchase vehicles from Jackson metro dealerships, all while traveling from Louisiana to Mississippi in a rented vehicle.

Waldei pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud on March 27, 2025, and was sentenced to serve 12 months and one day in federal prison. Her co-conspirators faced varying sentences for their roles in the crime:

• Paul Anthony Robinson received a sentence of 46 months for two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
• Sarah Elizabeth Calderon was sentenced to 39 months for one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft.
• Joshanique Elouise Bailey avoided prison time, receiving two years’ probation for her role in the conspiracy.
• David L. Jones, Jr., received a sentence of 32 months for his part in the scheme, which included both conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

The investigation into this complex case was conducted by the United States Secret Service and the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office through their partnership in the Cyber Fraud Task Force. Acting U.S. Attorney Patrick A. Lemon of the Southern District of Mississippi, along with U.S. Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Patrick Davis and Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch, announced the sentences during a press conference.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Kimberly T. Purdie was responsible for prosecuting the case, ensuring justice for the victims whose identities were stolen and exploited by this organized crime ring.

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