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Two Men Who Allegedly Used Synthetic Identities, Existing Shell Companies, and Prior Fraud Experience to Exploit Covid-19 Relief Programs Charged in Miami Federal Court

Miami, Fl. – Federal prosecutors have charged two Florida residents with bank fraud conspiracy for allegedly using synthetic identities to commit crimes, including defrauding banks and stealing over $3 million from Covid-19 relief programs.
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33 Inmates and Accomplices Charged with Illegally Obtaining Coronavirus Unemployment Benefits

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Two Charged in $1.8 million Unemployment Insurance Scam

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Justice Department Acts To Shut Down Fraudulent Websites Exploiting The Covid-19 Pandemic

The United States Department of Justice announced today that it has obtained a Temporary Restraining Order in federal court to combat fraud related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The enforcement action, filed in Tampa, Florida, is part of the Justice Department’s ongoing efforts prioritizing the detection, investigation, and prosecution of illegal conduct related to the pandemic. The action was brought based on an investigation conducted by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), in coordination with the Vietnam Ministry of...
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San Fernando Valley Man Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining COVID-Relief Loans for His Sham Sewing Company

A San Fernando Valley man now believed to have fled the United States today faces federal criminal charges today for allegedly obtaining more than $860,000 in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for a shell company and then transferring the bulk of his illicit gains to his personal bank accounts.
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Malden Man Indicted for CARES Act Pandemic Unemployment Fraud and Identity Fraud

BOSTON – A Malden man was charged today with identity fraud and with submitting fraudulent applications for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA). The federal PUA program provides unemployment-related benefits to individuals who have been impacted by COVID-19.
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State Contractor Charged in $2 million Unemployment Fraud Scheme

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Mother and daughter from Evansville charged with COVID-19 related wire fraud

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Grand Jury Returns Indictments

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Federal Authorities Seize Over $80,000 In Funds Tied To COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud Scheme