Pamela Albert, Wire Fraud, Louisiana 2021
Baton Rouge Tax Preparer Sentenced to 33 Months for Pandemic Benefits Fraud Scheme
Pamela Albert, 51, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for her role in a pandemic benefits fraud scheme. In addition to her prison sentence, Albert was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release and pay $223,180 in restitution.
Between March and June 2021, Albert submitted false claims for Paycheck Protection Program (‘PPP’) loans in her name and in the names of others. Albert also submitted fraudulent tax documents for her PPP loan claims, based on fictitious business profits and losses.
As part of her scheme, Albert obtained the personally identifiable information of others, including names, birth dates, and Social Security numbers, to file her false PPP loan claims. Albert requested that PPP benefits be wired to her bank accounts, totaling over $200,000 in funds to which she and others were not entitled.
Upon submitting the claims and receiving the funds, Albert either gave a portion of the funds to others or kept all the funds for herself. This blatant disregard for the law has resulted in significant financial losses for those affected.
The U.S. Secret Service investigated the matter, and Assistant United States Attorney Edward H. Warner prosecuted the case. This sentence serves as a reminder of the consequences of such actions and the importance of holding individuals accountable for their crimes.
Mandatory Facts:
Defendant/Respondent: Pamela Albert, 51, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Criminal Charge: Wire Fraud
City and State: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Date: March to June 2021
Sentence: 33 months in federal prison, 3 years of supervised release, and $223,180 in restitution
Dollar Amounts: $223,180 in restitution, over $200,000 in funds obtained through false claims
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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