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1. Shard Calculation

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Response:

Calculated Shard: 78 (from laksa091)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa078.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.wsaw.com/2025/09/08/fbi-searching-woman-accused-stealing-34-million-covid-relief-funds/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.wsaw.com/2025/09/08/fbi-searching-woman-accused-stealing-34-million-covid-relief-funds/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

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She was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, wire fraud, concealment money laundering and transactional money laundering.\nEscoe was notified of her June 5 court appearance, but failed to appear.\nShe was last seen on June 3 in Palm Beach County, Florida.\nEscoe, who has used the alias Annie Palmer, is a Jamaican national and has ties to the country, as well as southern Florida.\nEscoe is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. She has tattoos on her left wrist, abdomen, back and right shoulder.\nAnyone with information about Escoe should call the FBI’s Toll-Free tipline at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).\nCopyright 2025 Gray Local Media, Inc. 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The [FBI](https:\/\/www.fbi.gov\/wanted\/wcc\/elaine-angene-escoe \"https:\/\/www.fbi.gov\/wanted\/wcc\/elaine-angene-escoe\") is looking for a woman who allegedly helped steal millions of dollars in COVID relief funds.\n\nElaine Angene Escoe is [wanted](https:\/\/www.fbi.gov\/wanted\/wcc\/elaine-angene-escoe\/@@download.pdf \"https:\/\/www.fbi.gov\/wanted\/wcc\/elaine-angene-escoe\/@@download.pdf\") for her alleged involvement in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain over \\$34 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds.\n\n![Elaine Angene Escoe is wanted by the FBI for allegedly stealing \\$34 million in COVID relief...](https:\/\/gray-wsaw-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/5FJOTLE7VFEP7AXVNWM6ZQV6VE.png?auth=9b74f292b353979b5425a8b69e430fe60d47fd90e331677c2d76ce2b83555ed7&width=980&height=551&smart=true)\n\nElaine Angene Escoe is wanted by the FBI for allegedly stealing \\$34 million in COVID relief funds.(FBI)\n\nEscoe is one of several people who allegedly submitted more than 90 fraudulent applications for funds from a number of programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program, between May 2020 and November 2021.\n\nOnce the money was disbursed, Escoe and the others involved allegedly directed payments to each other and to businesses they controlled, withdrew large sums in cash, and used blank, signed checks to conceal the origin and nature of the proceeds.\n\nA federal arrest warrant was issued for Escoe on May 22. She was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, wire fraud, concealment money laundering and transactional money laundering.\n\nEscoe was notified of her June 5 court appearance, but failed to appear.\n\nShe was last seen on June 3 in Palm Beach County, Florida.\n\nEscoe, who has used the alias Annie Palmer, is a Jamaican national and has ties to the country, as well as southern Florida.\n\nEscoe is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. She has tattoos on her left wrist, abdomen, back and right shoulder.\n\nAnyone with information about Escoe should call the FBI’s Toll-Free tipline at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).\n\n*Copyright 2025 Gray Local Media, Inc. 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Boilerpipe Text	(Gray News) - The FBI is looking for a woman who allegedly helped steal millions of dollars in COVID relief funds. Elaine Angene Escoe is wanted for her alleged involvement in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain over $34 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds. Elaine Angene Escoe is wanted by the FBI for allegedly stealing $34 million in COVID relief funds. (FBI) Escoe is one of several people who allegedly submitted more than 90 fraudulent applications for funds from a number of programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program, between May 2020 and November 2021. Once the money was disbursed, Escoe and the others involved allegedly directed payments to each other and to businesses they controlled, withdrew large sums in cash, and used blank, signed checks to conceal the origin and nature of the proceeds. A federal arrest warrant was issued for Escoe on May 22. She was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, wire fraud, concealment money laundering and transactional money laundering. Escoe was notified of her June 5 court appearance, but failed to appear. She was last seen on June 3 in Palm Beach County, Florida. Escoe, who has used the alias Annie Palmer, is a Jamaican national and has ties to the country, as well as southern Florida. Escoe is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. She has tattoos on her left wrist, abdomen, back and right shoulder. Anyone with information about Escoe should call the FBI’s Toll-Free tipline at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324). Copyright 2025 Gray Local Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Elaine Angene Escoe is [wanted](https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/wcc/elaine-angene-escoe/@@download.pdf "https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/wcc/elaine-angene-escoe/@@download.pdf") for her alleged involvement in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain over \$34 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds. ![Elaine Angene Escoe is wanted by the FBI for allegedly stealing \$34 million in COVID relief...](https://gray-wsaw-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/5FJOTLE7VFEP7AXVNWM6ZQV6VE.png?auth=9b74f292b353979b5425a8b69e430fe60d47fd90e331677c2d76ce2b83555ed7&width=980&height=551&smart=true) Elaine Angene Escoe is wanted by the FBI for allegedly stealing \$34 million in COVID relief funds.(FBI) Escoe is one of several people who allegedly submitted more than 90 fraudulent applications for funds from a number of programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program, between May 2020 and November 2021. Once the money was disbursed, Escoe and the others involved allegedly directed payments to each other and to businesses they controlled, withdrew large sums in cash, and used blank, signed checks to conceal the origin and nature of the proceeds. A federal arrest warrant was issued for Escoe on May 22. She was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, wire fraud, concealment money laundering and transactional money laundering. Escoe was notified of her June 5 court appearance, but failed to appear. She was last seen on June 3 in Palm Beach County, Florida. Escoe, who has used the alias Annie Palmer, is a Jamaican national and has ties to the country, as well as southern Florida. Escoe is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. She has tattoos on her left wrist, abdomen, back and right shoulder. Anyone with information about Escoe should call the FBI’s Toll-Free tipline at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324). 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Readable Markdown	(Gray News) - The [FBI](https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/wcc/elaine-angene-escoe "https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/wcc/elaine-angene-escoe") is looking for a woman who allegedly helped steal millions of dollars in COVID relief funds. Elaine Angene Escoe is [wanted](https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/wcc/elaine-angene-escoe/@@download.pdf "https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/wcc/elaine-angene-escoe/@@download.pdf") for her alleged involvement in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain over \$34 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds. ![Elaine Angene Escoe is wanted by the FBI for allegedly stealing \$34 million in COVID relief...](https://gray-wsaw-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/5FJOTLE7VFEP7AXVNWM6ZQV6VE.png?auth=9b74f292b353979b5425a8b69e430fe60d47fd90e331677c2d76ce2b83555ed7&width=980&height=551&smart=true) Elaine Angene Escoe is wanted by the FBI for allegedly stealing \$34 million in COVID relief funds.(FBI) Escoe is one of several people who allegedly submitted more than 90 fraudulent applications for funds from a number of programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program, between May 2020 and November 2021. Once the money was disbursed, Escoe and the others involved allegedly directed payments to each other and to businesses they controlled, withdrew large sums in cash, and used blank, signed checks to conceal the origin and nature of the proceeds. A federal arrest warrant was issued for Escoe on May 22. She was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, wire fraud, concealment money laundering and transactional money laundering. Escoe was notified of her June 5 court appearance, but failed to appear. She was last seen on June 3 in Palm Beach County, Florida. Escoe, who has used the alias Annie Palmer, is a Jamaican national and has ties to the country, as well as southern Florida. Escoe is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. She has tattoos on her left wrist, abdomen, back and right shoulder. Anyone with information about Escoe should call the FBI’s Toll-Free tipline at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324). Copyright 2025 Gray Local Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
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