Louisiana Woman Charged with Medicaid Fraud for Buying Lamborghini

A Louisiana woman, Candace Taylor, is facing Medicaid fraud charges after allegedly collecting benefits while owning six businesses that brought in over $9.5 million between 2020 and 2024. She underreported her income to qualify for Medicaid and spent over $480,000 on personal expenses, including a Lamborghini Urus. The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation launched the probe after a complaint from the state health department.

A Louisiana woman, Candace Taylor, is facing Medicaid fraud charges after allegedly collecting benefits while owning six businesses that brought in over $9.5 million between 2020 and 2024. The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation launched the probe after a complaint from the state health department [1].

Taylor, 35, of Slidell, was arrested on July 28, 2025, for government benefits fraud. The investigation began with a complaint from the Louisiana Department of Health alleging that Taylor underreported her income to qualify for Medicaid benefits [2]. Despite claiming no income in 2020, her financial records showed deposits totaling $480,994.09, including luxury expenditures such as over $45,000 in vehicle payments to Audi Finance, multiple six-figure cashier’s checks for property purchases, cosmetic surgery, and high-end jewelry. She also reportedly wired $100,000 to an exotic car dealership and made a $13,000 debit card payment toward a 2022 Lamborghini Urus [3].

The Medicaid program provides health insurance for low-income adults and children, funded jointly by federal and state governments. Louisiana, like other states, administers the program while adhering to baseline standards set by Washington, D.C. [1]. Taylor’s arrest highlights the importance of transparency and honesty in government benefits programs, ensuring that resources are distributed fairly to those in genuine need.

The investigation remains ongoing, and Taylor is currently being held at the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. The case serves as a reminder of the severe consequences of fraudulent activities, underscoring the need for stringent checks and balances in public assistance programs.

References:
[1] https://www.newsmax.com/us/louisiana-medicaid-benefits/2025/07/31/id/1220831/
[2] https://www.fox8live.com/2025/07/29/louisiana-woman-making-millions-accused-medicaid-fraud-after-buying-lamborghini-plastic-surgery/
[3] https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/crime/2025/07/31/candace-taylor-medicaid-millionaire-arrested-fraud-louisiana/85459838007/