Tag: cares_act
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Andy Sanborn Pleads Guilty to Misusing Over $250,000 in CARES Act Funds
Concord Casino owner Andy Sanborn pleaded guilty to misusing over $250,000 in federal CARES Act funds, including buying a Porsche. Sentencing is set for October 2026, following an investigation by the FBI, IRS, and Postal Inspection Service.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyLegal Andy SanbornCARES ActTheft of Government FundsConcord CasinoFBIIRS Criminal InvestigationsNew Hampshire
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Concord Casino Owner Pleads Guilty to Misusing Over $250,000 in CARES Act Funds
Andy Sanborn, owner of Concord Casino, pleaded guilty to misusing over $250,000 in CARES Act funds, diverting federal aid meant for his business to personal expenses, including a Porsche. Sentencing is set for October 2026.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy Andy SanbornCARES ActTheft of Government FundsConcord CasinoEconomic Injury Disaster LoanFraudNew HampshireFBI
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North Little Rock Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for $330,000 Unemployment Benefit Fraud
Kembreia Deija Mystic Greer of North Little Rock received an 18-month federal prison sentence for wire fraud. She illegally obtained over $330,000 in Pandemic Unemployment Assistance from multiple states where she neither worked nor resided, exploiting COVID-19 relief programs.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessLegalEmployment and LaborFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Kembreia Deija Mystic GreerNorth Little RockWire FraudUnemployment BenefitsCARES ActPandemic Unemployment AssistanceFederal PrisonFBI
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Chickaloon Man Sentenced to Two Years for COVID-19 Relief Fraud
A Chickaloon man received a two-year prison sentence for defrauding over $170,000 from COVID-19 relief programs. Christopher Staggs used a fake LLC and stolen identities to file fraudulent unemployment claims, splitting proceeds with co-conspirators.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessLegalFederal GovernmentEconomySocial Issues Christopher StaggsCOVID-19 FraudWire FraudCARES ActARPAAlaskaNational Fraud Enforcement DivisionFBI
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Casino Owner Andy Sanborn Charged with Misusing CARES Act Funds
Concord Casino owner Andy Sanborn faces charges for allegedly misusing over $250,000 in federal CARES Act EIDL funds, diverting them for personal expenses like a Porsche instead of business working capital.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentEconomyLegal Andy SanbornConcord CasinoCARES ActTheft of Government FundsEconomic Injury Disaster LoanNew HampshireFraudFBI
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FTC Halts Deceptive Mortgage Relief Operation Targeting Homeowners
The FTC has temporarily halted a deceptive mortgage assistance relief operation in California. The scheme allegedly targeted homeowners, falsely claiming CARES Act affiliation and charging unlawful upfront fees for mortgage relief.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalEconomyFinancial MarketsSocial Issues FTCMortgage AssistanceCARES ActFraudHomeownersCaliforniaLawsuit