Rachael Robinson, PPP Loan Fraud, Indiana 2021

South Bend Woman Sentenced for PPP Loan Fraud

In a shocking case of financial malfeasance, 37-year-old Rachael Robinson of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced to repay funds she obtained through fraudulent means. According to the court records, Robinson pled guilty to a federal felony charge of wire fraud.

On February 2021 and April 2021, Robinson submitted two false applications for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) relief funds for a business that did not exist. The PPP program was designed to provide loans to small businesses to aid in job retention and expenses as part of the CARES Act, which offered emergency financial assistance to Americans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

As a result of her deceitful representations, Robinson received approximately $50,000.00 in PPP funds, which she used for her personal gain rather than a legitimate purpose. Now, she must face the consequences of her actions.

Robinson was ordered to pay $55,280.47 in restitution to the victims of the offense. This case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of accountability and transparency in financial dealings.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Housing and Urban Development-Office of Inspector General, and the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation Division. Assistant United States Attorneys Luke N. Reilander and Joel Gabrielse prosecuted the case.

Rachael Robinson, 37 years old, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced to repay funds she obtained through fraudulent means, ordered to pay $55,280.47 in restitution, and was a victim of her own deceitful actions. The case highlights the importance of accountability and transparency in financial dealings.

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