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COVID-19 Relief Fraud: The Case of Casie Hynes and the $2 Million+ Scheme – A Deep Dive into Pandemic Loan Abuse

The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented economic challenges, prompting the US government to launch massive relief programs like the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. These initiatives, designed to keep businesses afloat and protect jobs, were unfortunately also targeted by fraudsters. The case of Casie Hynes, a 39-year-old woman from

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Joshua and Nicole Pennington Allegedly Exploited COVID-19 Relief Programs

Joshua and Nicole Pennington Faces Justice: A Deep Dive into Multi-Million Dollar COVID-19 Relief Fraud

The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges, not just in terms of public health but also in economic stability. To mitigate the financial fallout, the U.S. government implemented several relief programs, including the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). While these programs were lifelines for many struggling businesses, they also became

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