On July 28, 2025, Candace Taylor, a 35-year-old resident of Rousset Ridge in Slidell, Louisiana, was arrested by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation on charges of government benefits fraud. The arrest followed a complaint from the Louisiana Department of Health, which accused Taylor of committing Medicaid recipient fraud by underreporting her income to qualify for benefits.

Investigators discovered that between January 2020 and December 2024, Taylor’s multiple businesses collectively generated over $9.5 million in revenue across various accounts she controlled. Despite this substantial income, Taylor allegedly misrepresented her financial status to secure Medicaid benefits. In May 2019, she applied for Medicaid under the alias “Candace Sailor,” reporting a bi-weekly income of $1,900 and no dependents. This application was denied due to her income exceeding the threshold. However, in March 2020, Taylor reapplied using the same alias, this time claiming no income and inconsistently reporting dependents, which led to her approval for benefits.

Financial records revealed significant discrepancies. In 2020 alone, despite claiming no income, Taylor’s bank accounts recorded deposits exceeding $480,000. Her expenditures included over $45,000 in vehicle payments to Audi Finance, multiple six-figure cashier’s checks for property purchases, cosmetic surgery, high-end jewelry, and luxury services. Notably, she wired $100,000 to an exotic car dealership and made a $13,000 debit card payment toward a 2022 Lamborghini Urus. In 2024, just two months after purchasing the Lamborghini, Taylor reapplied for Medicaid benefits, reporting a monthly income of $2,000 and failing to disclose her business ownership.

Taylor’s lavish lifestyle, showcased through social media posts on platforms like Facebook and Instagram, played a critical role in her exposure. Images of her posing with luxury items, including a pink Corvette and a green Lamborghini Urus, raised suspicions and prompted further investigation. The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, led by Liz Murrill, emphasized the severity of the fraud, with Murrill stating, “You can’t buy a Lambo and plastic surgery while receiving Medicaid benefits.”

Following a criminal investigation, authorities secured an arrest warrant, and Taylor was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on one count of government benefits fraud under Louisiana Revised Statute 14:70.9. The investigation remains ongoing, with potential for additional charges as more details emerge.