A retired Massachusetts State Police sergeant has pleaded guilty to participating in a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) fraud scheme. Joseph F. Fahey, 62, of Hingham, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty on March 6, 2023 to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Fahey and his co-conspirators submitted false applications to the PPP, which is a program designed to provide financial assistance to small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The defendants allegedly submitted false information, including fake tax returns and fake payroll records, to obtain loans totaling over $1.5 million.
Fahey faces up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentencing is scheduled for June 19, 2023.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Inspector General. For more information, please visit source.
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