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Linda Grubb, 74, Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Pandemic Relief Scheme
HARRISBURG – In a shocking turn of events, a Huntington County woman has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison for her role in a pandemic relief fraud scheme.
Linda Grubb, a 74-year-old resident of Huntingdon County, was sentenced on January 24, 2022, by United States District Court Judge Sylvia Rambo for wire fraud.
According to United States Attorney John C. Gurganus, Grubb pleaded guilty to participating in a scheme where international fraudsters manipulated a variety of pandemic relief programs to fraudulently obtain money.
The pandemic loan and unemployment payments were deposited into Grubb’s bank account in Huntingdon County. Grubb allowed her bank account to be used in that manner and then assisted the fraudsters by wiring the funds to foreign bank accounts they identified.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael A. Consiglio prosecuted the case.
The pandemic relief scheme is a stark reminder of the need for vigilance in the face of widespread fraud. The public is encouraged to report any suspicious activity related to pandemic relief programs.
Anyone with information about allegations of attempted fraud involving COVID-19 can report it by calling the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) Hotline at 866-720-5721 or via the NCDF Web Complaint Form at: https://www.justice.gov/disaster-fraud/ncdf-disaster-complaint-form.
Grubb’s sentence is a result of her involvement in the scheme, which involved manipulating pandemic relief programs to obtain money. The exact amount of money involved in the scheme is not specified in the press release.
Linda Grubb, a resident of Huntingdon County, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison for wire fraud related to pandemic relief programs.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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