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Jelissa Lacour, 36, Indicted for PPP Loan Fraud and ID Theft in Louisiana
A Jefferson Parish woman is facing serious charges after allegedly using falsified tax forms to obtain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funds in the names of others.
Jelissa Lacour, 36, was indicted on June 20, 2025, with two counts of wire fraud and two counts of aggravated identity theft, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson.
According to the indictment, Lacour used others’ identities to obtain payments in their names, in some cases for accomplices who sought to benefit from the fraudulent applications.
The wire fraud charges carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, to be followed by up to three years of supervised release for each count, and a fine of up to $250,000, plus a mandatory $100 special assessment fee.
The aggravated identity theft charges carry a maximum sentence of two years in prison, to be followed by up to one year of supervised release for each count, and a fine of up to $250,000, plus a mandatory $100 special assessment fee.
Lacour’s case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Chandra Menon of the Public Integrity Unit.
Acting U.S. Attorney Simpson reiterated that the indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
The indictment alleges that Lacour obtained numerous PPP loans using falsified tax forms and ERAP funds in the names of numerous purported renters, including instances where she misused others’ identities to obtain payments in their names.
Lacour’s alleged actions, if convicted, could result in significant financial penalties, including fines of up to $250,000 per count, and lengthy prison sentences.
As the investigation and prosecution of this case continue, it serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting sensitive information and the consequences of using it for nefarious purposes.
The Public Integrity Unit is committed to holding individuals accountable for their actions and ensuring that justice is served.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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