ELAINE ANGENE ESCOE — FBI
Summary: The FBI is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Elaine Angene Escoe, who is wanted for her alleged involvement in a $32 million COVID-19 relief fraud scheme.
Elaine Angene Escoe is a fugitive wanted by the FBI for her alleged role in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. Between May 2020 and November 2021, Escoe and five co-defendants allegedly submitted over 90 fraudulent applications for federal COVID-19 relief funds, including PPP, EIDL, RRF, and SVOG programs. The scheme involved providing false information regarding employee counts, payroll, and revenue, resulting in the wrongful disbursement of approximately $34.1 million. Escoe, who is considered a flight risk, failed to appear for a scheduled court hearing on June 5, 2025, after a federal arrest warrant was issued in the Southern District of Florida.
Document outline
1. Subject Information: Elaine Angene Escoe 2. Aliases and Physical Description 3. Criminal Charges 4. Case Summary: COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme 5. Reward Information 6. Fugitive Status and Last Known Location 7. Contact Information for Tips