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Department of Justice

Illinois Businessman Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Fraud and Tax Evasion

JOSEPH J. CIPOLLA JR. was ordered to pay $2 million in restitution to the IRS, State of Illinois, U.S. Small Business Administration, and other entities and individuals.
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

Two Illinois Businessmen Charged in $7.8 Million Covid-Relief Fraud

SHARHABEEL SHREITEH, an accountant in Palos Hills, Ill., and TRACY MITCHELL, the owner of a business in Joliet, Ill., allegedly engaged in fraud related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
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