June 18, 2026
Carr Indicts Two in Fulton County for COVID Rental Assistance Fraud
ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has obtained a new indictment in Fulton County charging Jasmin Grant and Theresa Davis in connection with more than $36,000 in COVID-related fraud. The defendants were previously employed through a temp agency and assigned to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA). In this capacity, they are alleged to have unlawfully used the identities of three other persons to file for rental assistance through DCA’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program – a federal relief fund for individuals, families, and landlords whose finances were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The defendants are further alleged to have assigned the payouts to their own personal bank accounts – collecting all of the fraudulently obtained funds.
Earlier this year, Carr secured the indictment of six other individuals in connection with a separate $230,000 fraud scheme targeting the same Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
“The Emergency Rental Assistance Program was designed to help vulnerable Georgians keep a roof over their heads during an incredibly difficult time,” said Attorney General Chris Carr. “Those who sought to cheat the system not only stole from taxpayers, but they also robbed families of critical relief. With our White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit, we’re taking action to root out fraud and abuse wherever it occurs, and we will continue to prosecute those responsible.”
This case was investigated by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and DCA, with assistance from the Attorney General’s White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit.
“OIG has worked closely with DCA and the Attorney General’s Office in bringing this case for prosecution,” said Inspector General Nigel Lange. “State employees whether temporary or permanent who seek to illegally further their own interests rather than those of the citizens they serve will be held accountable. These indictments send a clear message to any likeminded individuals. OIG is focused on reducing corruption in State government and relies upon the cooperation of its partner agencies to continue with the mission.”
Fulton County Indictment
On June 4, 2026, the Attorney General’s White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit presented evidence to a Fulton County Grand Jury, resulting in the indictment* of Jasmin Grant and Theresa Davis.
Specifically, the defendants are facing the following charges.
Jasmin Grant, 44, of Jonesboro:
- 3 counts of False Statements and Writings
- 3 counts of Identity Fraud
Theresa Davis, 56, of East Point:
- 1 count of Identity Fraud
Read a copy of the indictment . No further information about the investigation or the indictment may be released at this time by the Attorney General’s Office.
*Members of the public should keep in mind that indictments contain only allegations against the individual against whom the indictment is sought. A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and it will be the government’s burden at trial to prove the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of the allegations contained in the indictment.