Antonio Lynn Fluker, Jr., Pandemic Loan Fraud, Michigan 2024
FLINT, Mich. - A 36-year-old Flint man was sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison for his role in a multi-million-dollar pandemic loan fraud scheme, U.S. Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced.
Antonio Lynn Fluker, Jr. was sentenced to 135 months in federal prison following his conviction for wire fraud and money laundering in connection with the scheme, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Fluker was also ordered to pay $3.8 million in restitution
According to court documents, Fluker defrauded the U.S. Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. These programs were intended to provide critical financial assistance to small businesses suffering economic harm because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
As part of his scheme, Fluker prepared and submitted false applications in the names of multiple individuals and companies to obtain approximately 23 loans and loan advances, resulting in more than $3.6 million in fraud. Fluker then used this money for his own personal expenses, including sending $75,000 in loan proceeds to a luxury car dealer to obtain a Lamborghini.
In addition to the prison sentence and restitution, Fluker was also sentenced to 24 months in prison for violating the terms of his supervised release, which was to be served concurrently with his 135-month sentence.
“Those who defraud federal programs like the PPP and EIDL programs cause real harm to communities by taking away critical emergency relief funds from the hard-working small business owners and employees who need them,” U.S. Attorney Ison said in a statement. “My office will continue to prioritize the prosecution of fraud schemes relating to the pandemic.”
The investigation was conducted by special agents of the U.S. Secret Service Saginaw Resident Office. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Ann Nee, Blaine Longsworth, and Jules DePorre.
Key Facts
- State: Michigan
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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