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Department of Justice

DOJ’s Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Target $245M in COVID Loan Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Continue Expanding

Today, the Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division along with the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the SBA Office of Inspector General, as part of a Heartland Fraud Surge announced the results of Operation No Doze, a surge of criminal enforcement actions targeting fraud in SBA’s small business COVID-era loan programs.
Department of Justice

Three Chicago-Area Men Indicted in Federal Court for Allegedly Scheming to Open Credit Cards in the Names of Deceased Individuals

Two of the defendants are also charged with fraudulently obtaining Covid-relief loans.
Department of Justice

Federal Grand Jury in Chicago Indicts Four Individuals for Alleged Covid-Relief Fraud

The defendants allegedly fraudulently obtained millions of dollars in loans under the CARES Act.
Department of Justice

Suburban Chicago Businessman Charged With Covid-Relief Fraud

FRANCESCO DISTEFANO and a co-defendant allegedly used fraud proceeds to purchase a Lamborghini Huracan, Maserati Ghibli, and Porsche 911.
Department of Justice

Chicago Woman Sentenced to Prison for Participating in $16 Million Covid-Relief Fraud

“Our office is committed to rooting out abuse of the relief programs provided by the CARES Act," said Acting U.S. Attorney Morris Pasqual.
Department of Justice

Chicago-Area Businesswoman Charged With COVID-Relief Fraud

Department of Justice

EDVA Takes Action Against COVID-19 Fraud in 2022

Department of Justice

Seven Chicago-Area Residents Charged With $16 Million COVID-Relief Fraud