Ohio Women Charged in Multi-Million Dollar COVID-Relief Fraud Scheme
COLUMBUS, OH – Two women from Central Ohio, Lorie A. Schaefer, 62, of Westerville, and Latisha C. Holloway, 42, of Reynoldsburg, face federal charges for … Read more
COVID-Relief
East Providence Man Sentenced for Fraudulently Applying for COVID-Relief Business Loans
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – An East Providence man who submitted eight fraudulent loan applications seeking more than $375,000 in COVID-19 relief business loans guaranteed by the … Read more
Judge Sends Cocaine Dealer To Prison For Covid-Relief Fraud
Grand Rapids man sentenced to 87 months for role in conspiracy to obtain more than $1 million in COVID-19 relief funds. … Read more
Beverly Hills Father and Son Sentenced to Prison for Scheming to Defraud COVID-Relief Programs Designed to Help Businesses
LOS ANGELES – A Beverly Hills father and son were sentenced today to federal prison terms for defrauding government programs designed to help businesses … Read more
Luzerne County Man Charged With Covid-Relief Fraud, Credit Card Fraud, And Identity Theft Offenses
SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Reynard Lewis, age 29, formerly of Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, was charged … Read more
Murrieta Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Misusing COVID-Relief Business Loans on Personal Expenses Such as Luxury Cars
LOS ANGELES – A Riverside County man was sentenced today to 60 months in federal prison for using hundreds of thousands of dollars from … Read more
Former BOP Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Committing COVID-Relief Fraud
Jackson, Miss. – A Flora woman pleaded guilty today to carrying out a scheme to defraud the COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), announced U.S. Attorney … Read more
Irvine Man Sentenced to 4 Years in Federal Prison for Obtaining More Than $5 Million in COVID-Relief Loans for Sham Businesses
LOS ANGELES – An Orange County man was sentenced today to 48 months in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining more than $5 million in … Read more
Former Oregon Dentist Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $11.5 Million in Covid-Relief Program Funds
PORTLAND, Ore.—A former Oregon dentist pleaded guilty today in federal court for fraudulently converting to his personal use nearly $11.5 million in loans intended to … Read more
BOJ set to end COVID-relief scheme, but no change to loose policy
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan is expected to end as scheduled a pandemic-relief funding scheme this month and discuss adjustments … Read more
Bowie County Man Sentenced for COVID-Relief Fraud
TEXARKANA, Texas – A Maud, Texas man has been sentenced for federal violations related to a COVID-relief fraud scheme in the Eastern District of Texas, … Read more
Man Sentenced to More than Five Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Loaded Gun and Engaging in Covid-Relief Fraud
CHICAGO — A man has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for illegally possessing a loaded handgun in Chicago and fraudulently … Read more
Florida Man to Plead Guilty to $2.5 Million COVID-Relief Fraud
BOSTON – A former Massachusetts resident has been charged and has agreed to plead guilty to filing fraudulent applications to obtain $2.5 million in Paycheck … Read more
Three Chicago-Area Residents Charged with COVID-Relief Fraud
CHICAGO – Three Chicago-area residents have been indicted on federal charges for allegedly fraudulently obtaining more than $2.75 million in small business loans under the … Read more
Riverside County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Criminal Charges for Fraudulently Obtaining $6.6 Million in COVID-Relief Business Loans
LOS ANGELES – A Corona man pleaded guilty today to federal criminal charges in connection with a scheme to submit false loan applications that … Read more
Florida man sentenced to 8 years in prison for fraud scheme causing $3.5 million in losses, including more than $1 million in COVID-relief fraud
CINCINNATI – A Florida man who conspired to steal identities to fraudulently obtain credit and COVID-19 relief funds was sentenced in federal court here today … Read more
Former BOP Correctional Officer Charged with COVID-Relief Fraud
Jackson, Miss. – A Flora woman was arrested Monday after being indicted by a federal grand jury on criminal charges related to her alleged fraud … Read more
Brockton Man Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining Over $1.5 Million in COVID-Relief Funds
BOSTON – A Brockton man was charged on July 21, 2022 in connection with a scheme to submit false applications to obtain Paycheck Protection Program … Read more
Brighton Man Arrested for $1.5 Million COVID-Relief Fraud
BOSTON – The owner of a Massachusetts-based food truck business has been arrested and charged in connection with allegedly filing fraudulent loan applications in order … Read more
North Providence Man Sentenced for Defrauding COVID-Relief Program
PROVIDENCE – A North Providence man who was receiving COVID-relief unemployment benefits in Rhode Island, and fraudulently applied for and collected more than $20,000 in … Read more
Wellsboro Man Charged With Covid-Relief Fraud
SCRANTON- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Nicholas Perkins, age 57, of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, was charged on June … Read more
Former Owner of Illicit Massage Parlor Sentenced for Submitting Fraudulent COVID-Relief Loan Applications
BOSTON – The former owner of a massage parlor pleaded guilty yesterday in connection with filing fraudulent applications for pandemic-related loans under the Coronavirus Aid, … Read more
Stoughton Man Pleads Guilty to $400,000 COVID-Relief Fraud Scheme
BOSTON – A Stoughton man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston in connection with filing a fraudulent loan application in order to obtain … Read more
Vancouver Real Estate Developer Faces Federal Charges for Fraudulently Obtaining Covid-Relief Program Funds, Laundering Proceeds
PORTLAND, Ore.—A federal grand jury in Portland has returned an indictment charging a real estate developer residing in Vancouver, Washington, and Lake Havasu, Arizona, with … Read more
Owner of Tech Services Company Sentenced to More than Three Years in Prison for $13 Million COVID-Relief Fraud Scheme
BOSTON – A Winchester man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston in connection with filing fraudulent loan applications seeking more than $13 million … Read more
St. Paul Man Sentenced to Prison for $841,000 COVID-Relief Scheme to Defraud the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A St. Paul man was sentenced to 81 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for fraud, money … Read more
Florida Man Arrested for $2.5 Million COVID-Relief Fraud
BOSTON – A former Massachusetts resident and owner of a Massachusetts-based painting company has been arrested and charged in connection with allegedly filing a fraudulent … Read more
Monroe County Man Pleads Guilty To Covid-Relief Fraud Mid-Trial
SCRANTON- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Julian J. Levons, age 64, of Henryville, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty yesterday … Read more
Monroe County Man Pleads Guilty To Covid-Relief Fraud Mid-Trial
SCRANTON- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Julian J. Levons, age 64, of Henryville, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty yesterday … Read more
California Real Estate Developer Faces Federal Charges for Using Stolen Identities to Obtain COVID-Relief Program Funds
PORTLAND, Ore.—A federal indictment was unsealed today charging a California real estate developer with using stolen identities to fraudulently obtain more than $1.5 million in … Read more
Starkville Man plead guilty to a scheme involving more than $6 million in COVID-Relief Fraud
STARKVILLE, Miss. – A Starkville man pleaded guilty today to one count of wire fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud the Paycheck Protection … Read more
Orange County Man Sentenced to 2½ Years in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining $1.5 Million in COVID-Relief Loans
SANTA ANA, California – An Orange County man was sentenced today to 30 months in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining more than $1.5 million … Read more
Bowie County Man Guilty of $5 Million COVID-Relief Fraud
TEXARKANA, Texas– A Maud, Texas, man has pleaded guilty to COVID-relief fraud in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today. Samuel … Read more
Former Brooklyn Resident Pleads Guilty to $3 Million Tax Return and Covid-Relief Fraud Schemes
Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Patrick Poux pleaded guilty to filing false applications for hundreds of thousands of dollars in COVID-19 emergency relief … Read more
Portland Housekeeper Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud after Stealing Covid-Relief Funds
PORTLAND, Ore.—A Portland area housekeeper pleaded guilty today for perpetrating a scheme to steal funds intended to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kimberly … Read more
Portland Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing Covid-Relief Funds
PORTLAND, Ore.—A Portland man was sentenced to federal prison today for perpetrating a scheme to steal funds intended to help small businesses during the COVID-19 … Read more
Santa Clarita Man Sentenced to Nearly 3½ Years in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining COVID-Relief Loans
LOS ANGELES – A Santa Clarita man was sentenced today to 41 months in federal prison for attempting to steal millions of dollars in … Read more
Riverside County Man Found Guilty of Fraud for Misusing COVID-Relief Business Loan on Personal Expenses, Including Luxury Cars
LOS ANGELES – A Riverside County man who purported to own a pothole-repair company was found guilty by a federal jury today of fraud … Read more
Fifth Defendant Pleads Guilty To Scheme To Fraudulently Obtain Over $30 Million In Covid-Relief Loans
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that ALVIN MAXWELL pled guilty today to one count of conspiracy … Read more
Owner Of Trucking Business Sentenced To 18 Months’ Imprisonment For Covid-Relief Fraud Scheme
HARRISBURG- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Keith McConnell, age 43, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, was sentenced yesterday to … Read more
Rhode Island Man Admits to Fraudulently Filing for COVID-Relief Unemployment Benefits
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A Providence man who filed fraudulent online COVID-relief unemployment insurance claims in five states pled guilty today in federal court to a … Read more
Portland Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing Covid-Relief Funds
PORTLAND, Ore.—On March 30, 2022, a Portland man was sentenced to federal prison for perpetrating a scheme to steal funds intended to help small businesses … Read more
Connecticut Couple Pays $169K to Resolve Allegations of Covid-Relief Loan Fraud
Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and David Sundberg, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the … Read more
East Providence Man Alleged to Have Fraudulently Applied for Eight COVID-Relief Business Loans
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – An East Providence man made an initial appearance in federal court in Providence today on charges that he filed eight fraudulent loan … Read more
Michigan Man Charged With Using $1 million in Covid-Relief Loans To Purchase Seaview Condominium in Beirut, Lebanon
DETROIT, MI – A Dearborn Heights man was arrested today in connection with a wire fraud and money laundering scheme involving more than $1 million … Read more
Two Downtown Los Angeles Residents Arrested on Complaint Alleging They Fraudulently Obtained $300,000 in COVID-Relief Loans
LOS ANGELES – Two downtown Los Angeles residents were arrested today on a federal criminal complaint alleging they fraudulently obtained more than $300,000 – … Read more
Stoughton Man Arrested for $400,000 COVID-Relief Fraud
BOSTON – A Stoughton man was arrested and charged today in connection with allegedly filing a fraudulent loan application in order to obtain over $400,000 … Read more
Winchester Man Convicted of COVID-Relief Fraud
BOSTON – A Winchester man was convicted by a federal jury yesterday in connection with filing fraudulent loan applications seeking more than $13 million in … Read more
Irvine Man Arrested on Charge Alleging He Fraudulently Obtained More Than $5 Million in COVID-Relief Loans for Sham Companies
LOS ANGELES – An Orange County man who fled after authorities searched his residence on Wednesday is in federal custody today after he was … Read more
Former Lake Oswego Resident Sentenced to Federal Prison for Covid-Relief Fraud
PORTLAND, Ore.—After fleeing federal prosecution and being re-arrested, a former Lake Oswego, Oregon, man was sentenced to federal prison today for stealing funds intended to … Read more