FBI nabs alleged COVID fraud fugitive who allegedly stole millions

Elaine Angene Escoe is accused of fraudulently obtaining over $32 million in taxpayer-funded COVID relief.

Fox News' Chanley Painter reports on the capture of Elaine Angene Escoe, a COVID-19 fraud fugitive, in Jamaica. Escoe is accused of fraudulently obtaining over $32 million in taxpayer-funded COVID-19 relief funds and fled the country in 2025. FBI Director Kash Patel highlights the ongoing success of the 'Most Wanted Fraudster' list.