Landry said the programâs latest alleged fraud totaled more than $1 million.
âI want to thank all of our law enforcement and agency partners who helped in our efforts,â he said. âI encourage anyone who knows of fraudulent activity related to COVID-19 unemployment benefits to report it.â
The scheme involved multiple groups across several parishes and a coordinated effort to defraud both the Louisiana and California COVID-19 unemployment programs. Members of these groups filed multiple online claims with the Louisiana Workforce Commission and the California Employment Development Department, according to the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation.
The tie to California is notable. A