Vance, DOJ announce felony fraud cases against nearly 80 defendants involving COVID-era loan programs

DOJ Says Covid Loan-Fraud Crackdown Finds $245 Million in Losses

The US Justice Department said a federal crackdown by prosecutors this summer uncovered hundreds of millions of dollars in fraud tied to Covid-relief programs, resulting in criminal charges against dozens of defendants.

DOJ Charges 80 Defendants in $245 Million COVID-Relief Fraud Sweep – 100PercentFedUp.com – by Isaac

The Justice Department says 80 defendants face charges in cases alleging roughly $245 million in COVID-era loan fraud assembled through 40 U.S. Attorneys' offices.

More than 160 charged with fraud tied to COVID-era loan programs

Charges stem from a June 12 through Sept. 1 enforcement push dubbed “Heartland fraud surge," involving dozens of prosecutors.

Vance, DOJ announce felony fraud cases against nearly 80 defendants involving COVID-era loan programs

The enforcement push, dubbed "Heartland fraud surge," probed losses involving the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program.

DOJ Charges 80 Defendants in $245 Million COVID-Relief Fraud Sweep

The Justice Department says 80 defendants face charges in cases alleging roughly $245 million in COVID-era loan fraud assembled through 40 U.S. Attorneys' offices.

Justice Department charges nearly 80 defendants in COVID loan fraud cases

The Justice Department has announced a crackdown on COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program fraud, resulting in charges against over 160 defendants and approximately $245 million in intended losses. The initiative, dubbed "Heartland fraud surge," involved 44 U.S. Attorney's Offices and targeted fabricated businesses and identity theft schemes.