Los Angeles Woman Indicted in $18M COVID Fraud Case

Los Angeles Woman Indicted in $18M COVID Fraud Case

STL.News Press Release Distribution Services LOS ANGELES, CA – November 8, 2026 (STL.News) A Los Angeles woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with an alleged $18 million COVID-19 relief fraud scheme involving government programs established to help struggling businesses survive the economic disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. Department of Justice announced on November 4, 2026, that Marisela Nuno, 53, of Los Angeles, faces three counts of wire fraud and one count of money laundering following an investigation into allegedly fraudulent applications submitted through two federal pandemic assistance programs. According to federal prosecutors, Nuno allegedly submitted applications

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