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Two New York Men Admit Participating in More Than $25 Million COVID-19 Fraud, other Offenses, including Fentanyl Distribution

NEWARK, NJ. – Two New York men today admitted conspiring with others to defraud dozens of states to obtain millions of dollars of COVID-19 unemployment benefits; one of the defendants also admitted to fentanyl conspiracy and distribution and conspiring to defraud the IRS of tax credit benefits.

Maryland Man Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $2 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funds

NEWARK, N.J. – A Maryland man was sentenced today to 41 months in prison for illegally obtaining more than $2 million in COVID-19 relief funds.

Passaic County Lawyer Admits Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $300,000 in COVID-19 Relief Funds

NEWARK, N.J. – A Passaic County, New Jersey, attorney today admitted that he illegally obtained more than $300,000 in COVID-19 relief funds.

New York Man Admits Role in $127 Million Health Care Fraud and Kickback Scheme

NEWARK, N.J. – A New York man and owner of a marketing company today admitted his role in conspiracies to commit health care fraud and to pay and receive illegal kickbacks.

Mercer County Man Admits Soliciting Kickbacks in COVID-19 Testing Kickback Conspiracy

NEWARK, N.J. – A Mercer County, New Jersey, man admitted his role in a kickback conspiracy involving COVID-19 testing.

New York Man Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1 Million

NEWARK, N.J. B A New York man was arrested this morning on charges he fraudulently obtained more than $1 million in a COVID-19 scheme.

Two New York Men Admit Fentanyl Distribution

NEWARK, NJ. – Two New York men today admitted their roles in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy, and one of the men also admitted conspiring with seven separately charged individuals to defraud multiple states to obtain COVID-19 unemployment benefits.

Couple Charged with COVID-19 Loan Fraud Scheme

NEWARK N.J. – A New Jersey and Texas man and woman were arrested in Texas on charges related to fraudulently obtaining Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) totaling approximately $790,000.

Ocean County Man Admits $21.7 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme and COVID-19 Wire Fraud Scheme

NEWARK, N.J. – An Ocean County, New Jersey, man admitted his role in a durable medical equipment kickback scheme.

Atlantic County Resident Admits Laundering Proceeds of COVID-19 Small Business Relief Program Fraud

CAMDEN, N.J. – An Atlantic County, New Jersey, man admitted laundering the proceeds of fraudulently obtained Paycheck Protection Program loans.