Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr said anyone who abuses their government position to defraud the Emergency Rental Assistance program for personal gain will face legal consequences and be held accountable for stealing from taxpayers.
The statement follows a Fulton County indictment against six individuals accused of defrauding the state’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program of nearly $230,000. The scheme allegedly targeted federal funds managed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs that were intended to support families and landlords impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a press release by Carr, Porsha Robinson, a former department employee, is central to the allegations, with authorities claiming she submitted and approved nine fraudulent applications while working for the agency between 2021 and 2022.
Investigators allege that Robinson diverted relief funds into her personal bank accounts. Five of the fraudulent applications were reportedly filed under the names of her co-defendants, who are accused of providing Robinson with substantial kickbacks in exchange for approvals. The remaining applications were allegedly submitted using the identities of other citizens without their knowledge, according to a press release by Carr.
The Attorney General’s White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit presented its evidence to a grand jury on Jan. 30, 2026, leading to charges for all six participants. Robinson faces one count of identity fraud and nine counts of making false statements. Co-defendants Daveon Williams, Sean Wimbush, Dashon Holloman, Miranda Payne, and Davier Ladmirault are each charged with one count of making false statements. Under law, all defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court, according to a press release by Carr.
“The Emergency Rental Assistance program was meant to provide critical relief to Georgia families who needed it most (…) For anyone to take advantage of the system for their own personal gain is unethical and blatantly illegal, and there will be consequences (…) Let me be clear — if you use your government position to steal from Georgia taxpayers, you will be held accountable (…) Period,” according to Carr.
According to Georgia.gov, Chris Carr was appointed as attorney general in 2016 and re-elected in November 2022. Since taking office he has focused on issues such as human trafficking, gang activity, and opioid misuse.
