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Kansas City Woman Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Fraud and Identity Theft
A Kansas City, Mo., woman has pleaded guilty to a scheme to fraudulently obtain Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) loans, guaranteed by the SBA under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).
Rasheda McDaniel, 42, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to one count of wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft.
According to court documents, McDaniel and co-defendant Briauna Adams used the personal identification information of another person to submit an online application for a COVID-19 relief PPP loan in that individual’s name.
The loan application listed a business with Schedule C gross receipts of $147,412 and a net income of $98,562. The true business tax return listed zero taxable income and did not have a Schedule C. On or about April 2, 2021, the PPP loan was approved and $20,832 was wire deposited. On the same day, $2,000 was transferred to an account controlled by Adams. An amount of $18,830 was transferred to defendant McDaniel’s account.
McDaniel’s co-defendant, Briauna Adams, pleaded guilty to multiple fraud charges on May 7, 2025, and is awaiting sentencing. McDaniel faces up to 22 years in federal prison without parole. The maximum statutory sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes, as the sentence of the defendant will be determined by the court based upon the advisory sentencing guidelines and other factors.
A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office. This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul S. Becker. It was investigated by IRS-Criminal Investigation and the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department.
Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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