US Edition11 Indicted for Stealing over $2 Million in COVID Relief Funds, US Attorney Says
The 11 defendants allegedly submitted false loan applications for dormant companies, stealing $2.2 million in Economic Injury Disaster Loan and Paycheck Protection Program funds.
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$2.2M COVID relief fraud scheme: 10 Floridians among 11 indicted
Ten Floridians were among 11 indicted after federal officials say they orchestrated a scheme to steal more than $2.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds meant to support small businesses struggling during the pandemic.
11 indicted for stealing over $2 million in COVID relief funds
Eleven people have been arrested and charged for stealing millions of dollars from COVID relief funds, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida. Friday, U.S. Attorney Gregory Kehoe released the indictment charging the 11 defendants with a scheme that resulted in $2.2 million being
Tampa, Fl. Federal Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced the filing of a formal indictment against eleven individuals identified as participating in a scheme to commit fraud with economic aid programs for the pandemic, taking over $2.2 million in federal funds for small businesses. The defendants face a conspiracy charge to commit electronic fraud and nine additional charges of electronic fraud, crimes that could result in up to 20 years in prison…
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