NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – The United States Attorney’s Office announced today that RANDY A. FARRELL, SR. (“FARRELL”), age 61, a resident of Metairie, and his company, IECI & ASSOCIATES LLC (“IECI”)¸ were charged today in a twenty-five count indictment with conspiracy, wire fraud, and honest services fraud. The charges stemmed from FARRELL’s acceptance of bribes to allow unlicensed electricians to obtain fraudulent permits and fraudulent home inspections on their unlicensed work, as well as FARRELL’s attempts to thwart investigations into his scheme by offering gifts to public officials.
Inspector indicted for fraudulent permitting and corruption scheme
September 27, 20240
