Woman arrested after buying Lamborghini while getting Medicaid benefits, authorities say

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE/Gray News) - A Louisiana woman is facing felony charges after the state attorney general’s office said she fraudulently obtained Medicaid benefits while generating millions in business revenue.

Candace Taylor, 35, of Slidell, was arrested Monday by Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents.

According to arrest records, the investigation started with a complaint from the Louisiana Department of Health alleging Taylor committed Medicaid recipient fraud by underreporting her income to qualify for benefits.

Investigators say Taylor applied for Medicaid in May 2019 under the alias Candace Sailor, listing a bi-weekly income of $1,900 and no dependents. That application was denied.

Less than a year later, she reapplied using the same alias and inconsistent information, the affidavit states.

Between 2020 and 2024, Taylor is accused of misrepresenting, concealing and failing to disclose financial information in order to receive government health care assistance. During that time, investigators say her various businesses generated more than $9.5 million in revenue across multiple accounts under her control.

Despite claiming no income in 2020, investigators said Taylor’s financial records showed more than $480,000 in deposits that year alone. That included luxury expenditures, such as over $45,000 in vehicle payments to Audi Finance, multiple six-figure cashier’s checks used 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.

In 2024, two months after purchasing the Lamborghini, Taylor allegedly reapplied for Medicaid benefits. At that time, she allegedly reported a $2,000 monthly income and failed to disclose her ownership of any businesses.

Agents also reviewed Taylor’s social media, where they found Facebook and Instagram posts showcasing luxury purchases.

Following their investigation, agents secured an arrest warrant for Taylor on one count of government benefits fraud.

She was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on Monday.

The investigation remains ongoing.