New Orleans, Louisiana – JELISSA LACOUR, a 36-year-old resident of Jefferson Parish, has entered a guilty plea in federal court for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. The charges stem from Lacour’s alleged misuse of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).
According to court documents, Lacour admitted to obtaining multiple PPP loans by submitting falsified tax forms. She also fraudulently secured ERAP funds in the names of numerous individuals, purportedly renters, who were actually her accomplices or unsuspecting victims.
In certain cases, the fraudulent applications were for Lacour’s own benefit, while others involved misusing the identities of others to siphon off funds. The scheme was a brazen exploitation of federal relief programs designed to aid businesses and individuals during crises.
At her sentencing on August 14, 2025, Lacour faces up to 20 years in prison for each wire fraud count, with an additional two years for each aggravated identity theft charge. Each offense is also subject to a fine of up to $250,000, plus a mandatory $100 special assessment fee.
The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the prosecution is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney Chandra Menon from the Public Integrity Unit. The case underscores the critical role law enforcement plays in protecting these vital programs from abuse.
JELISSA LACOUR will now face the justice system’s full weight for her actions, serving as a stark reminder to would-be fraudsters that their schemes are not beyond the reach of federal authorities.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Public Corruption|White Collar Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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