A federal grand jury in Peoria, Illinois, returned indictments on October 18, 2022, against Kendall Mack, 25, charging him with two counts of wire fraud and two counts of false statements.
The indictment alleges the offenses occurred between April and September 2021 in Peoria County.
Mack was charged with two counts of wire fraud and two counts of false statements. If convicted, the maximum statutory penalty for each count of wire fraud is 20 years’ imprisonment, a three-year term of supervised release, $250,000 fine, and restitution.
The maximum statutory penalty for each count of making a false document is 5 years’ imprisonment, three years’ supervised release, $250,000 fine, and restitution.
The investigation was conducted by the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigations Division and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Criminal Chief Darilynn J. Knauss is representing the government in the prosecution.
COVID-19 disaster relief and enhanced unemployment benefits are intended to help people and businesses suffering as a result of the pandemic. If members of the public suspect anyone fraudulently obtained or misused benefits, they should contact the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NDCF) Hotline at 1-866-720-5721 or submit the NCDF Web Complaint Form.
An indictment is merely an accusation; the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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