Tag: covid_19_fraud
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House Prepares for Extensive Legislative Session on Monday
The House of Representatives will meet Monday, June 29, to consider bills on COVID-19 fraud, healthcare efficiency, energy security, and post office designations. A resolution on U.S. forces in Lebanon may also be debated.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthConflict House of RepresentativesLegislationCOVID-19 FraudEnergy SecurityHealthcareLebanonPost Office Designations
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House to Address COVID Fraud, Defense, and Energy in Busy Legislative Week
The House of Representatives will tackle a broad legislative agenda this week, including bills on COVID-19 fraud, healthcare, national defense, and energy security, with votes scheduled daily.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthConflictFederal GovernmentCongressEconomyEnergyMilitary House of RepresentativesLegislationCOVID-19 FraudNational DefenseEnergy SecurityHealthcareUS CongressRepublican Whip
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Seven Men Arrested in Multi-State COVID-19 Relief Fraud Takedown
Seven men from Las Vegas have been arrested and indicted for allegedly defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, including PPP and EIDL loans, totaling over $205,000. Coordinated law enforcement actions led to arrests across three states.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalGeneral Politics COVID-19 FraudPPP LoansEIDL LoansFBILas VegasArrestsWire Fraud
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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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Culver City Restaurateur Jailed for $4 Million COVID Loan Fraud
A Culver City restaurateur received a 41-month federal prison sentence and $4.3 million restitution order for fraudulently obtaining over $4 million in COVID-19 relief loans. Philip Frederick Camino submitted more than 20 false applications.
BusinessLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentEconomyLegalFederal GovernmentGeneral Politics Philip Frederick CaminoCOVID-19 FraudWire FraudFederal PrisonRestitutionCulver CitySmall Business AdministrationFBI
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Apopka Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for COVID-19 Relief Fraud
Emmet Bowens of Apopka received a 63-month federal prison sentence and a $739,582 forfeiture for COVID-19 PPP loan fraud. He submitted a false application, misused funds, and fled as a fugitive before his arrest.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessLegalFederal GovernmentEconomySocial Issues Emmet BowensApopkaCOVID-19 FraudPPP LoanWire FraudMoney LaunderingFederal PrisonFBI