May 13, 2026 - LDI Referral Leads to Six Arrests in Years-Long Insurance Fraud Scheme

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May 13, 2026

LDI Referral Leads to Six Arrests in Years-Long Insurance Fraud Scheme

Six Ouachita Parish residents have been arrested following an investigation into a long-running insurance fraud scheme involving fire and water damage claims. Using an innovative fraud-detection platform called Anti-Fraud One, the Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) assisted the investigation by identifying a network of suspicious insurance claims and providing the information to the State Fire Marshal's Office.

"At the LDI, we are embracing innovative technologies like Anti-Fraud One and AI to identify and combat collusive insurance fraud," said Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple. "Louisiana is an early adopter of these sophisticated tools, which are revolutionizing the way insurance fraud is detected, investigated and prosecuted."

Louisiana is one of only three states using Anti-Fraud One. We use the system, which contains a database of nearly two billion claim records, to monitor for potential insurance fraud. Investigators can use this technology to create watch lists, track emerging fraud schemes and develop claim connections to hinder collusive fraud.

"Fraud cases like these systematically increase insurance costs for every hardworking Louisiana family," said Commissioner Temple. "Through the diligent work of our anti-fraud team and law enforcement partners, this deceptive scam will no longer exploit the system. We will continue to work tirelessly to root out fraud and protect the integrity of our insurance market."

The suspects face charges of insurance fraud, identity theft and money laundering spanning nearly a decade. With assistance from State Police and Department of Probation and Parole, the following West Monroe residents were arrested on May 8:

• Lashaundalyn Whitlock, 40, is charged with eight counts of Insurance Fraud, five counts of Computer Fraud, three counts of Identity Theft, five counts of Forgery and five counts of Felony Theft.
  
  
• Laquadra Whitlock Brown, 25, is charged with seven counts of Insurance Fraud, five counts of Computer Fraud, three counts of Identity Theft, one count of Money Laundering, one count of Forgery and eight counts of Felony Theft.
  
  
• Jaylen Whitlock, 22, is charged with one count of Insurance Fraud and one count of Felony Theft.
  
  
• Romenique Whitlock, 37, is charged with one count of Insurance Fraud and one count of Felony Theft.
  
  
• Terrence Mays, 27, is charged with one count of Insurance Fraud and one count of Felony Theft.

• Latricia Whitlock, 19, is charged with one count of Insurance Fraud.

The investigation remains active, and additional arrests or charges are possible. The LDI encourages Louisiana residents to report suspected insurance fraud by calling 1-800-259-5300 or contacting us online.

About the Louisiana Department of Insurance: The Louisiana Department of Insurance works to improve competition in the state's insurance market while assisting individuals and businesses with the information and resources they need to be informed consumers of insurance. As a regulator, the LDI enforces the laws that provide a fair and stable marketplace and makes certain that insurers comply with the laws in place to protect policyholders. You can contact the LDI by downloading our LDIConnect mobile app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, calling us at 800-259-5300 or visiting www.ldi.la.gov.