HOUSTON, TEXAS – Khalia Douglas, a 26-year-old woman, is facing serious federal charges after being accused of running a massive disaster relief scam.
According to the Department of Justice, Douglas is expected to appear in federal court for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
As part of the alleged scheme, Douglas allegedly submitted false and fraudulent applications to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Small Business Administration, the U.S. government, and a bank for financial assistance.
The investigation, led by the Department of Homeland Security – Office of Inspector General, uncovered a web of deceit in which Douglas allegedly instructed co-conspirators on how to fraudulently apply for FEMA assistance and assisted others in applying for FEMA rental assistance.
Douglas allegedly received payment from co-conspirators for assisting them in filing fraudulent FEMA applications for assistance with rentals, critical needs, and personal property assistance. She also helped others file false applications for Paycheck Protection Payment loans, Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance, and bank loans, causing an attempted loss of $514,415.
If convicted, Douglas faces up to five years in federal prison and a possible $250,000 maximum fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney Rodolfo Ramirez is prosecuting the case.
An information is a formal accusation of criminal conduct, not evidence. A defendant is presumed innocent unless convicted through due process of law.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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