Dozens of individuals have been charged in a massive COVID-19 fraud scheme that allegedly netted over $250 million in false claims.
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the defendants were charged with various crimes, including conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering.
The scheme, which was carried out between 2020 and 2022, involved the submission of false claims to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program.
The defendants, who were charged in multiple districts across the United States, include business owners, entrepreneurs, and individuals who allegedly used the funds for personal gain.
The charges were announced by the Department of Justice and the FBI, and the investigation was led by the COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force.
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