Category: 2020 CARES Act

Former Assistant City Attorney and Police Officer in Atlanta Charged in $7 Million PPP Fraud Scheme

December 7, 2022
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A former assistant city attorney and police officer in Atlanta has been charged with defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) out of $7 million. The indictment alleges that Shelitha Robertson, 60, and other co-conspirators submitted fraudulent PPP loan applications for several companies they owned, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Robertson allegedly siphoned over…

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Texas Couple Accused of Defrauding Paycheck Protection Program for $684,000

November 26, 2022
2020 CARES ActCrime and IncidentsLocal NewsPaycheck Protection ProgramRegional-Local NewsTexasUSUS Newswire fraud
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A Texas couple is accused of defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program for more than $684,000. Patrick Kasong Muyej, 48, and Chisanga Mable Scott, 43, were indicted on one count each of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meachum announced Monday in a news release. In March…

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States Failed to Quickly Allocate First Round of Pandemic Relief, Watchdogs Say

February 3, 2022
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More than $5.7 trillion in federal money has been authorized for allocation under five pandemic stimulus packages approved by Congress between March 2020 and March 2021 with assistance awarded to a diverse mix of recipients ranging from individuals, small businesses, corporations, nonprofits, foundations, contractors, and governments of all shapes and sizes. But when the first…

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