COVID-19 relief fraud

Federal Fraud Conviction Press Release Image: Courtroom scene with judge, jury, and law enforcement examining financial fraud evidence, including dollar signs and forged documents, symbolizing justice in a high-profile PPP loan fraud case.

Chicago Businessman Convicted in $55 Million Fraud Scheme Targeting COVID-19 Relief Funds and Financial Institutions

Federal Jury Finds Rahul Shah Guilty of Bank Fraud, Money Laundering, and Aggravated Identity Theft in Landmark Case Chicago, IL – July 2, 2025 – A federal jury has convicted Rahul Shah, a 56-year-old Evanston, Illinois, businessman, for orchestrating a multi-faceted

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Atlanta Cousins Sentenced

Atlanta Cousins Sentenced in $2 Million+ COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme: Narcisse and Dieujuste Exploited PPP and EIDL Programs

Atlanta, GA – In a stark reminder of the pervasive fraud that plagued COVID-19 relief programs, two Georgia men, Johnny Narcisse and his cousin Johnson Dieujuste, have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a sophisticated scheme that

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Louisiana Woman Sentenced to Prison

Gernesia Williams Sentenced to Prison for $110,000 COVID-19 Relief Loan Fraud, Spent Proceeds on Jewelry and Destination Wedding

The U.S. Attorney’s Office has delivered a stern message against the misuse of pandemic relief funds, highlighting a recent case where a Louisiana woman was sentenced to federal prison for fraudulently spending COVID-19 relief loan money. Gernesia Williams, a 47-year-old

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