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Department of Justice

Man Sentenced to a Year and a Half in Federal Prison for Covid-Relief Fraud

SAMUEL W. JACKSON engaged in fraud related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program (EIDL).
Department of Justice

Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to Nearly Six Years in Prison for Covid-Relief Fraud

CHRISTOPHER SCOTT used the fraud proceeds to make personal purchases at luxury retailers.
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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.
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Five People Indicted in Rockford for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1 Million in Federal Benefits

The defendants allegedly schemed to fraudulently obtain Covid-relief benefits.
Department of Justice

California Businessman Pleads Guilty in Federal Court to Orchestrating $14 Million Covid-Relief Fraud

DARREN CARLYLE SADLER participated in a scheme to fraudulently apply for Paycheck Protection Program loans.
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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.
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts 19 Central Illinois United States Postal Service Workers for Wire Fraud Related to COVID Relief Funds

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A federal grand jury has returned indictments against 19 United States Postal Service employees and former employees, charging them with fraud related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
Department of Justice

Justice Department Announces Results of Nationwide COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Action

The Justice Department announced today the results of a coordinated, nationwide enforcement action to combat COVID-19 fraud, which included 718 enforcement actions – including federal criminal charges against 371 defendants – for offenses related to over $836 million in alleged COVID-19 fraud.
Department of Justice

Chicago Man Convicted of $2.7 Million COVID-Relief Fraud

In 2020, QUAMDEEN AMUWO, 41, participated in a scheme to defraud the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program.
Department of Justice

Two Suburban Chicago Residents Charged With $742,000 COVID-Relief Fraud