OIG - Office of Inspector General
05/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/21/2026 05:37
Fraudulent Childcare Grant Leads to Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud Conviction
Fraudulent Childcare Grant Leads to Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud Conviction
Demietriek Scott, age 50, of New Orleans, Louisiana, pleaded guilty before United States District Judge Brian A. Jackson to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Kurt L. Wall. According to admissions made during his plea, Scott conspired with another to devise a scheme to obtain federal funds in the form of LaCAP grant money from the Louisiana Department of Education. Scott and his co-conspirator made a non-existent childcare provider appear operational and manipulated spreadsheets and data systems utilized by the Louisiana Department of Education to steal $74,250 in federal funds. This prosecution demonstrates the Trump Administration's commitment to fighting fraud and the need for the recent creation of the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud.
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Action Details
- Date:May 20, 2026
- Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Louisiana
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions
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