(WSVN) - A South Florida woman is among the first eight fugitives named to the FBI’s newly launched Most Wanted Fraudster list after allegedly helping steal more than $32 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds. Elaine Escoe, also known as “Annie” and “Annie Palmer,” is wanted on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, wire fraud and multiple money laundering counts. A federal arrest warrant was issued May 22, 2025.