I-TEAM: Wealthy businesswoman arrested, accused of fraud

Alma chef Melissa Araujo arrested in Baton Rouge on fraud charges, court records show

Two-time James Beard Award-semifinalist, chef and restaurateur Melissa Araujo was arrested in Baton Rouge on Wednesday on government benefits fraud, according to court records.

Alma Cafe owner arrested on fraud charges

Chef and restaurateur Melissa Araujo, a two-time James Beard semifinalist, was arrested for fraud

Agents arrest Chalmette woman accused of Medicaid fraud, AG says

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- A Chalmette woman accused of Medicaid fraud has been arrested, according to the Louisiana Attorney General's Office. Melissa Araujo, 46, was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison Wednesday on a charge of government benefits fraud. An investigation by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation started on Sept. 23, 2024, regarding allegations of Medicaid fraud. An affidavit states an anonymous complaint wa…

I-TEAM: Wealthy businesswoman arrested, accused of fraud

The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) arrested Melissa Araujo, charging her with felony government benefits fraud.