FBI arrests Louisiana political donor Trisha Patel of Florida for alleged $7m fraud scheme

Federal officials have arrested an Orlando businesswoman in connection with a multi-million-dollar scheme that may involve money that was later contributed to a host of Louisiana politicians and the state Democratic Party. The bipartisan slate of candidates who received money include Democratic U.S. Rep. Troy Carter, Republican state Rep. Neil Riser and failed 2023 state House of Representatives candidate Madison O’Malley.

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