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Two Businesses and Their Owner Consent to an $850,000 Judgment to Resolve COVID-19 Relief Fraud Allegations
Brett Deuter and his businesses, Deuter Construction, LLC, and Enlighten, LLC, consented to an $850,000 judgment against them in United States District Court after admitting to violations of the False Claims Act, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced.
Florida Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Massachusetts Housing Agency
BOSTON – A Florida woman pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to defrauding a Massachusetts housing agency where she worked in 2022, along with defrauding the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in connection with the pandemic Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
South Florida U.S. Attorney’s Office Charges an Attorney, Former SBA Employee, Tax Preparer, and others with COVID-19 Fraud Schemes
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida remains a leader in COVID-19 pandemic relief prosecutions, holding a range of actors accountable for these crimes. Over this summer alone, the district has charged 17 individuals with COVID-19 relief fraud cases, with scheme amounts totaling over $21 million.
Lewiston Man Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining PPP Loan During Pandemic
Shahied Golden, 29, filed a fraudulent PPP loan application, listing a false gross income for 2020 and falsely stated the loan proceeds were needed to make payroll payments for his alleged business.
St. Louis Postal Worker Accused of Stealing Checks from Mail, Pandemic Fraud
An indictment accuses Anthony Virdure II of stealing checks with a face value of more than $1.5 million from the mail.
Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison For $4.8 Million Cares Act Loan Fraud Scheme
TRENTON, N.J. – A Pennsylvania man was sentenced today to 78 months in prison for his role in a scheme to fraudulently obtain over $4.8 million in federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) for himself and others.
Former Professional Basketball Player Admits Pandemic Loan Fraud
Lorenzo Gordon fraudulently applied for loans from the Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program.
Valley National Bank Resolves Civil Liability Relating To Self-Disclosure Of Its Role In The Impermissible Use Of PPP Loan Proceeds By Bank Customer
Tampa, FL – Valley National Bank (VNB), a national bank and member of the Federal Reserve System, has agreed to pay $216,784.50 to resolve its civil liability under the False Claims Act for its self-disclosed role in the administration of two loans to a bank customer made under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES), the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act (Economic Aid Act).
Boston Man Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining COVID-Relief Funds
BOSTON – A Boston man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to fraud and false statements charges in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain pandemic-related relief funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) made available under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.