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Construction CEO Arrested for Claiming $4M in COVID-19 Relief Fraud

A high-profile case has emerged in the small business landscape, spotlighting the importance of accountability in COVID-19 relief funding. Joey Wayne Mackey, CEO of a Visalia-based construction company, was arrested for allegedly defrauding the government of more than $4 million through various fraudulent loan applications under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). This case brings to light critical lessons for small business owners regarding …
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Small Business Trends broke the news in on Friday, September 12, 2025.
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