FBI nabs alleged $32M COVID fraud fugitive in Jamaica

The FBI has captured Elaine Angene Escoe, accused of fraudulently obtaining implicit $32 cardinal successful COVID-19 alleviation funds. Escoe was surviving nether a fake individuality successful Jamaica and is present returned to the U.S. to look justice.

Elaine Angene Escoe, connected the tally since May 2025, was captured successful Jamaica portion surviving nether a fake individuality of 'Harley Newman' and returned to the United States contiguous to look justice. FBI Director Kash Patel emphasized the historical occurrence of the 'Most Wanted Fraudster' list, noting Escoe is the 4th specified seizure successful 5 weeks.