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Jessica Lacour, a 38-year-old Texas resident and former Louisiana resident, has been charged with five counts of wire fraud for her role in multiple fraudulent schemes. The crimes took place in Louisiana and involved generating fake evidence, stealing from COVID-19 assistance programs, creating fake store receipts, and misusing people’s identities. Lacour was charged on March 30, 2026, in the Eastern District of Louisiana. The motives behind Lacour’s actions are unclear, but the consequences could be severe.
The charges against Lacour include using a fake tax return to obtain a forgivable Paycheck Protection Program loan, using other people’s identities to obtain emergency rental assistance, creating hundreds of fake Walmart receipts, helping generate false evidence for a lawsuit, and misusing people’s identities to open accounts. The fake Walmart receipts alone totaled at least $228,114 and were used by an accomplice to steal merchandise.
Lacour allegedly used her job at a French Quarter hotel to take pictures of a hotel guest’s driver’s license and credit card, which she then sent to an accomplice. Each of the five wire fraud charges is punishable by up to 20 years of imprisonment, followed by up to three years of supervised release, a fine of up to $250,000, and a $100 special assessment.
The investigation and prosecution of Lacour’s case are a reminder of the importance of protecting individuals and businesses from fraudulent activities. The COVID-19 pandemic has created new opportunities for scammers and fraudsters, and law enforcement agencies are working to hold them accountable.
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📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Defendant: Louisiana
- Location: LA
- Source: DOJ Press Release
