New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty To False Statements to H.U.D. Program
A 57-year-old New Orleans man has pleaded guilty to making false statements to a U.S. government program, announced U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser.
Andrea Harrison, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, pled guilty Thursday, February 28, 2019, before Chief United States District Judge Nanette Jolivette Brown to a one-count indictment for false statements in relation to programs under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
According to court documents, a property owned by Harrison received HUD grant funds as long as it was rented to low-income families. However, Harrison submitted false documentation to make it appear that the property was being rented as required, when in truth and in fact, he was living in the property.
Harrison faces 5 years of imprisonment and a $250,000 fine.
U.S. Attorney Strasser praised the work of the Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in investigating this matter. The prosecution of this case is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney G. Dall Kammer, Supervisor, General Crimes.
Harrison’s actions have consequences, and he will now face the music for his deceit. The public should be aware that making false statements to any government program is a serious offense and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Andrea Harrison, a New Orleans resident, has pleaded guilty to making false statements to a U.S. government program and faces 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
This case is a reminder that the U.S. government takes all forms of fraud and deceit seriously and will prosecute those who commit such crimes to the fullest extent of the law.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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