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Missouri Man Sentenced to 108 Months in Prison for $3 Million Pandemic Fraud, Witness Tampering, Clean Air Act Violations

Christopher Lee Carroll was also ordered to pay restitution of $3 million.

Convicted Felon and Related Companies Agree to Pay More than $1 Million to Resolve Allegations that They Falsely Certified Eligibility for PPP Loans

BOSTON – Ralph Caruso of Wenham and five companies that he part-owns, have agreed to pay $1.065 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations that the companies falsely certified to the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) their eligibility for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. As part of the settlement, Caruso and his companies admitted that the loan applications falsely stated that the companies did not have owners who had pleaded guilty to certain felonies, but in fact Mr. Caruso had pleaded guilty to tax and mail fraud charges.

Two convicted in Eastern District of Texas COVID fraud scheme

A Collin County man and a Floridian have been convicted of federal violations related to a COVID fraud scheme in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.

Four More Defendants Plead Guilty to $250 Million Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme

Former Massachusetts State Senator Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for COVID and Tax Fraud

BOSTON – Former Massachusetts State Senator Dean A. Tran was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for scheming to defraud the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance and collecting income that he failed to report to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Desk Review of the State of New Jersey’s Use of Coronavirus Relief Fund Proceeds

Slovakian Man Sentenced for $738,000 Pandemic Loan Fraud

Mark Ethan Jermain submitted three false and fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program loan applications from the Slovak Republic.

Owner of District Real Estate Company Sentenced for Defrauding Paycheck Protection Program

Patrick Strauss, 54, of Washington D.C., was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 48 months of probation – including six months of home confinement to be followed by a period of intermittent incarceration, that is, 26 weekends in jail – and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $304,900 and fined $8,784, all for participating in a conspiracy that fraudulently obtained more than $304,000 in Paycheck Protection Program loans.

Siblings Plead Guilty to COVID Relief Fraud

Hattiesburg, MS – A Forrest County man and woman pled guilty to conspiring with each other to fraudulently obtain unemployment insurance benefits related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Maryland Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Covid-19 Tenant Assistance Program

Syreeta Price, 51, of Maryland, pleaded guilty today in DC Superior Court to one count of first-degree fraud for obtaining more than $20,000 from a DC Covid-19 tenant assistance program despite having no tenancy in DC. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin, Jr., and District of Columbia Inspector General Daniel W. Lucas.

Shakopee Woman Pleads Guilty in $250 Million Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme

Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud, Money Laundering in Feeding Our Future Scheme

Andrew Hollins Imprisoned Following Guilty Pleas to Pandemic Fraud And Narcotics Indictments

Fresno Man with Prior Fraud Conviction Pleads Guilty to Running a $4.2 Million Fraud Scheme Through His Technology Startup

Royce Newcomb, 62, of Fresno, pleaded guilty today to wire fraud and money laundering charges today for a long-running fraud scheme where he stole $4.2 million from investors, lenders, and the federal government.

Malden Woman Sentenced to Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining Over $100,000 in COVID-Relief Funds

BOSTON – A Malden woman was sentenced today for fraudulently obtaining over $100,000 from the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program made available under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act.

Chaska Man Pleads Guilty for His Role in $250 Million Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme

Two Men Indicted for COVID Unemployment and Loan Fraud

BOSTON – Two men were arrested for allegedly submitting fraudulent information in an effort to obtain loans through the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program.

Two Cousins Sentenced for Pandemic-Related Fraud

ATLANTA - Johnny Narcisse, and his cousin Johnson Dieujuste, have been sentenced to prison for their scheme to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (“EIDL”) program of more than $2 million.

Rochester Man Pleads Guilty for His Role in $250 Million Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme

Former Cincinnati resident sentenced to 2 years in prison for fraud related to pandemic relief funds

CINCINNATI – A woman who formerly resided in Cincinnati was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 24 months in prison for crimes related to pandemic relief fraud.

BATON ROUGE WOMAN SENTENCED TO 13 MONTHS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR COVID-19 FRAUD

United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson sentenced Gernesia Williams, 47, of Baton Rouge, to 13 months in federal prison following her conviction for knowing conversion of government funds.

Nigerian who defrauded U.S. pandemic aid programs of more than $1 million sentenced to 54 months in prison

Tacoma – The second of two Nigerian men residing in Canada who defrauded pandemic aid programs of millions was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to 54 months in prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft announced U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman.

Harford County Man Sentenced for Aggravated Identity Theft and Bank Fraud Scheme

Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Julie R. Rubin sentenced Victor Ojo, 30, of Belcamp, Maryland, to 72 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Victor Ojo received the sentence for aggravated identity theft and his role in an attempted bank-fraud scheme that had an intended loss amount of $1.5 million.

Former Professional Basketball Player Sentenced for Pandemic Loan Fraud

ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Rodney W. SipLorenzo Gordon was sentenced to five years of probation, 200 hours of community service and $308,354 restitution.

Camden Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $51,000 Through PPP, EIDL Loan Fraud

Yani Stancioff submitted fraudulent applications for PPP and EIDL funds for businesses he didn't own, stealing more than $51,000.

Michigan Man Charged with Drug Distribution and Loan Fraud

BOSTON – A Michigan man has been charged and has agreed to plead guilty in connection with a conspiracy to import and sell illegal pharmaceuticals, including opioids, and to fund the operation of the scheme by fraudulently obtaining a Covid pandemic relief loan.

Kapolei Woman Indicted for Scheme to Defraud Unemployment Insurance and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Programs

HONOLULU, Hawaii – Acting United States Attorney Kenneth M. Sorenson announced that on January 23, 2025, a federal grand jury returned a twelve-count indictment against Phoebe Trinh, also known as Phuong Trinh Ngoc Vo, 31, of Kapolei, Hawaii, charging Trinh with nine counts of wire fraud and three counts of aggravated identity theft in connection with fraudulent claims for unemployment insurance and pandemic unemployment assistance.

Savage Woman Pleads Guilty for Her Role in $250 Million Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme

Broward County Man Sentenced To Prison For Filing Thousands Of Fraudulent COVID-19 Testing Reimbursement Claims, And Ordered To Forfeit Over $5.6 Million And Properties

Tampa, FL – U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven today sentenced Willie F. Murray, Jr. (55, West Park) to five years and one month in federal prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. The Court also ordered Murray to forfeit $5,671,611.74 in U.S. currency, $1,578,925.56 from a bank account, and six real properties located in Punta Gorda, Fort Lauderdale, Belle Glade, Hollywood, and South Bay, Florida, which are traceable to proceeds of the offense. Murray entered a guilty plea on September 20, 2024.

London Man Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Conspiracy Involving COVID Relief Loans

Seven Individuals Charged in Largest Employee Retention Credit Scheme Case in the United States

Earlier today, at the federal court in Central Islip, an indictment was unsealed charging Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin, and Tiffany Williams with conspiracy to defraud the United States, wire fraud, and aiding and assisting the preparation of false tax returns.

Houston Woman Sentenced for $800,000 Covid Fraud Scheme

A Houston, Texas, woman was sentenced in federal court today for fraudulently receiving more than $800,000 in Missouri and Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act unemployment benefits using the identity information of numerous other persons.

Ringleader of COVID-19 relief fraud scheme sentenced to federal prison

CINCINNATI – Joseph Lentine III, 55, of Cincinnati, was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 63 months in prison for orchestrating a COVID-19 relief fraud scheme involving millions of dollars.

St. Louis Woman Sentenced for Stealing Dead Grandmother’s Government Benefits

Shamari Jackson used her grandmother’s debit card to access $13,047 in Social Security benefits and used a $1,200 COVID-19-related stimulus payment intended for her grandmother.

South Bay-Based Nursing Facilities Chain and Owner Agree to Pay $18 Million to Resolve COVID-Related False Claims Act Allegations

Torrance-based skilled nursing facilities chain Unified Care Services LLC, its affiliates, and its owner, Emmanual David, have agreed to pay $18 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by knowingly providing false information in support of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications and loan forgiveness applications submitted by Unified Care and its affiliates, the Justice Department announced today.

Felon Sentenced for Committing Pandemic Relief Fraud While on Supervised Release

ATLANTA - Boeroepae Jordan has been sentenced to a new term in prison for defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (“EIDL”) program of more than $323,000, less than a year after being released from federal prison for firearms and drug crimes.

Windermere Woman Charged With COVID Relief Fraud

Orlando, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the filing of a criminal complaint charging Carolina Amesty (30, Windermere) with two counts of theft of government property related to COVID relief fraud. Each count carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison.

Mansfield Woman Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for $8.5 Million PPP Fraud

A Mansfield businesswoman was sentenced today to more than 7 years in federal prison in connection with a fraudulent scheme to obtain approximately $8.5 million in forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.

Lawrence Man Pleads Guilty to COVID Relief Fraud and Social Security Fraud

BOSTON – A Lawrence man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to fraudulently obtaining and misusing COVID-19 relief funds and stealing Social Security benefits totaling over $200,000.

New Orleans Man Guilty of Cares Act Fraud, Money Laundering and False Tax Filing

NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that CLIFTON C. JAMES (“JAMES”), age 50, of New Orleans, pled guilty on January 15, 2025, before U.S. District Judge Jane Triche-Milazzo to making false statements, theft of government funds, and money laundering related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). He also pled guilty to false tax filing with the Internal Revenue Service.

SBA’s Use of Hold Codes for Potentially Fraudulent PPP Loans Referred by Lenders

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is issuing this management advisory to bring attention to concerns regarding SBA’s use of hold codes for potentially fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans referred by lenders. Opportunities exist for SBA to enhance its handling of lender-referred PPP loans suspected of fraud or illegal activity and its process for capturing these loans to ensure they are promptly flagged to mitigate fraud risk and financial loss. SBA’s Office of Credit Risk Management (OCRM) established a project for lenders to refer PPP loans suspected of fraud or illegal...

A Review of Pandemic Relief Funding and How It Was Used In Six U.S. Communities: Marion County, Georgia

To learn how communities across the nation responded to the pandemic, we initiated a multi-part review of six communities—two cities, two rural counties, and two Tribal reservations. This report is the fourth community-specific report and focuses on our work in Marion County, Georgia, where we previously identified that recipients, including city government, small businesses, and individuals, received almost $39 million from 27 pandemic relief programs and subprograms. This report provides a closer look at six pandemic programs and subprograms provided to Marion County by six federal...