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Unique Case IDFirst NameLast NamePPP Amount ObtainedPPP Amount SoughtEIDL Loan Also Sought?Did they plead guilty?Allegedly part of a scheme creating a bogus company?Allegedly part of scheme using a defunct company?Allegedly part of a scheme using false ownership of an existing company?Allegedly part of a scheme using an alias or assuming another individual's identity?Allegedly part of scheme using falsified payroll numbers?Allegedly part of scheme using fake tax documents?State(s) where person allegedly committed fraudEntities InvolvedLender(s) That Approved LoansDate charges were broughtNotes from DOJ RecordsLink to Case Press Release or News StoryLink to charging documentLink(s) to approved loansOther notes
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84JorgeAbramovs$1,986,737$1,986,737YNNNYYNevadaNational Investment Group Corporation (1); National Legal Advisors (2)Lexicon Bank; Greater Nevada CU(x3); U.S. Bank; Valley Bank of Nevada; Zions Bank(x2); Axos Bank; Washington Federal BankJanuary 24, 2021According to allegations, Abramovs, among other things, "obtained nearly $2 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans from seven different lenders by... submitting multiple loan applications in the names of three different businesses while falsely claiming to have numerous employees earning wages. The indictment further alleges that Abramovs used the PPP funds for personal (rather than business) purposes, including purchasing a Tesla, a Bentley, two condominiums, and paying his home mortgage.https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/man-charged-19-million-covid-relief-fraudhttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20467850-abramovs-indictmenthttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/national-investment-group-corporation-las-vegas-nv-89148https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/national-legal-advisors-in-care-of-las-vegas-nv-89148https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/national-legal-advisors-las-vegas-nv-89148https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/national-legal-advisors-in-care-corp-las-vegas-nv-89148
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74TiffanyAcuff$20,800$20,800YNNYNYYArkansasMTK Custom CreationGenerations BankOctober 15, 2020According to allegations, Stout and his wife Tiffany Acuff and sister Valerie Watson "submitted PPP loan applications that falsely represented their ownership of small businesses which they alleged were eligible for PPP funds." In actuaulity, none of the defendants owned any of the businesses they purported to own.https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdar/pr/three-northwest-arkansas-plead-guilty-making-false-statements-obtain-coronavirus-reliefhttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20441304-acuff-plea-agreementhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/tiffany-acuff-springdale-ar-72762
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49Christopher J.Agard$396,875$396,875NYNNYYGeorgiaWild Stylz Entertainment, LLCCeltic Bank Corporation September 8, 2020According to the Justice Department, Christopher J. Agard and six other individuals were indicted for obtaining at least $390,000 in funds tied to the Paycheck Protection Program, marking the 50th case of PPP fraud in the United States. Allegedly, this case started as a drug trafficking investigation before investigators found that Agard used his business, Wild Stylz Entertainment, to launder money, with at least three individuals indicted in the case who used money to gamble at a casino.https://www.justice.gov/usao-sc/pr/seven-charged-connection-over-750000-money-laundering-scheme-involving-funds-paycheckhttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7208880-Duhart-et-al-Indictment.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/wild-stylz-entertainment-llc-marietta-ga-30067
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66AmirAqeel$16,000,000$30,000,000NYNNYYTexasJonathan's Farms, Inc.Amerant BankNovember 12, 2020According to allegations, Aqeel et al. submitted 80 applications seeking a total of $30 million. In total, $16 million was ultimately approved and funded to individuals in this case.https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/seven-charged-connection-covid-relief-fraud-scheme-involving-more-80-fraudulent-loanhttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/7330994-Aqeel-Et-Al-Indictmenthttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/jonathan-s-farm-inc-houston-tx-77005
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7Joshua T.Argires$1,116,907$1,116,907YNNNYNTexasTexas Barbecue (1); Houston Landscaping (2)Bank of America; PrimeWay FCUJuly 9, 2020The Justice Department accused Joshua T. Argires of falsely certifying his two companies, Texas Barbecue and Houston Landscaping, employed dozens of people paying hundreds of thousands in wages, but in actuality, he was the only employee. Instead of using PPP funds for payroll, Agires allegedly transferred the funds for Texas Barbecue into a cryptocurrency account.https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdtx/pr/another-houston-man-charged-covid-relief-fraudhttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7014429-Argires-Complaint.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/texas-barbecue-llc-houston-tx-77006https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/houston-landscaping-llc-houston-tx-77006
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30Phillip Augustin$17,400,000$34,000,000NYYNYYOhio, FloridaClear Vision Music Group, LLC Celtic Bank CorporationJuly 28, 2020According to allegations, individuals involved in the Augustin case, including NFL player Joshua Bellamy, "allegedly participated in an extensive nationwide scheme to file at least 90 fraudulent applications for millions of dollars in PPP loans in exchange for illegal kickbacks of portions of the loan proceeds." In total the Justice Department accuses the individuals of seeking over $24 million collectively and obtaining at least $17 million in PPP funds.https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/nine-charged-24-million-covid-relief-fraud-schemehttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7016559-Augustin-Complaint.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/clear-vision-music-group-llc-hialeah-fl-33015
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67RichardAyvazyan$4,600,000$5,600,000YYNNYYYCaliforniaTimeline Transport, Inc. (1); Inception Ventures, Inc. (2); Top Quality Contracting (3); G&A Diamonds (4)Cross River BankNovember 17, 2020According to allegations, "the defendants used fake, stolen or synthetic identities – including the created identities of “Iuliia Zhadko” and “Viktoria Kauichko.” In addition, "among other things, the defendants used disaster relief loans as down payments on a $3.25 million residence in Tarzana and a $1 million home in Glendale."https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/4-san-fernando-valley-residents-indicted-fraudulently-obtaining-nearly-5-million-covidhttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20441287-ayvazyan-et-al-indictmenthttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/g-a-diamonds-los-angeles-ca-91605
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67ArturAyvazyanYYNNYYYCaliforniaAllstate Towing and Transport, LLC Cross River BankNovember 17, 2020According to allegations, "the defendants used fake, stolen or synthetic identities – including the created identities of “Iuliia Zhadko” and “Viktoria Kauichko.” In addition, "among other things, the defendants used disaster relief loans as down payments on a $3.25 million residence in Tarzana and a $1 million home in Glendale."https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/4-san-fernando-valley-residents-indicted-fraudulently-obtaining-nearly-5-million-covidhttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20441287-ayvazyan-et-al-indictmenthttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/allstate-towing-and-transport-llc-los-angeles-ca-91342
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66SiddiqAzeemuddinNYNNYYIllinoisN/AN/A (defendant was either unsuccessful or was not the name on application)November 12, 2020According to allegations, Aqeel et al. submitted 80 applications seeking a total of $30 million. In total, $16 million was ultimately approved and funded to individuals in this case.https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/seven-charged-connection-covid-relief-fraud-scheme-involving-more-80-fraudulent-loanhttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/7330994-Aqeel-Et-Al-Indictment
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30YashicaBainNYYNYYFloridaMicroblading Brow Studio, LLCCeltic Bank CorporationMarch 16, 2021Part of Augustin case
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20614838-bain-complaint-and-affidavit
https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/microblading-brow-studio-llc-miramar-fl-33025
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83MicahBaisden$300,000$300,000NNNNYYGeorgiaPower House Sports Academy, LLCCeltic Bank CorporationJanuary 12, 2021According to allegations, Thompson and at least five others conspired to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program by submitting fraudulent applications seeking $300,000 per company. "Thompson allegedly aided the applicants in submitting the fraudulent loan applications in exchange for a percentage of the loan proceeds."https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/six-charged-connection-3-million-paycheck-protection-program-fraud-schemehttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20463323-jarmaine-et-al-indictmenthttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/power-house-sports-academy-doraville-ga-30340
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66RifatBajwaNYNNYYTexasKata Services, LLCFundbox, Inc.November 12, 2020According to allegations, Aqeel et al. submitted 80 applications seeking a total of $30 million. In total, $16 million was ultimately approved and funded to individuals in this case.https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/seven-charged-connection-covid-relief-fraud-scheme-involving-more-80-fraudulent-loanhttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/7330994-Aqeel-Et-Al-Indictmenthttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/kata-services-llc-corpus-christi-tx-78415
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20DarrellBaker$590,900$590,900YNYNNYYMichiganMotorcity Solar Energy, Inc.Readycap Lending, LLCJune 1, 2020Darrell Baker pleaded guilty to, among other things, obtaining $590,000 by "representing that Motorcity Solar Energy Inc. had 68 employees and, in 2019, paid wages, tips, and other compensation totalling $2.8 million." Baker also withdrew $172,000 of the PPP funds to "purchase two Cadillac Escalades, a Dodge Charger, and a Hummer."https://www.justice.gov/usao-edmi/pr/detroit-resident-pleads-guilty-covid-19-fraud-schemehttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7033435-Baker-Complaint.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/motorcity-solar-energy-inc.-detroit-mi-48226
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88ElanBakshiNNNNYNFloridaN/AN/A (defendant was either unsuccessful or was not the name on application)September 27, 2020
According to allegations, ten defendants in Markovich et al., among other things, are accused of "alleged participation in conspiracies to commit health care fraud and wire fraud," and, "were also charged with bank fraud and false statements to a financial institution for seeking Paycheck Protection Program loans."
https://www.justice.gov/criminal-vns/case/sober-homes-takedownhttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20476388-markovich-et-al-complaint
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66PardeepBasraNYNNYYTexasAF Logistics, LLC (1); Basra, LLC (2)Community Federal Savings BankNovember 12, 2020According to allegations, Aqeel et al. submitted 80 applications seeking a total of $30 million. In total, $16 million was ultimately approved and funded to individuals in this case.https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/seven-charged-connection-covid-relief-fraud-scheme-involving-more-80-fraudulent-loanhttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/7330994-Aqeel-Et-Al-Indictmenthttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/af-logistics-llc-houston-tx-77041
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30JoshuaBellamyNYYNYYFloridaDrip Entertainment, LLC Cross River Bank September 9, 2020According to allegations, individuals involved in the Augustin case, including NFL player Joshua Bellamy, "allegedly participated in an extensive nationwide scheme to file at least 90 fraudulent applications for millions of dollars in PPP loans in exchange for illegal kickbacks of portions of the loan proceeds." In total the Justice Department accuses the individuals of seeking over $24 million collectively and obtaining at least $17 million in PPP funds.https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/nfl-player-charged-role-24-million-covid-relief-fraud-schemehttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7205884-Bellamy-Complaint.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/drip-entertainment-llc-miami-fl-33130
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9Carlos Belone$22,500$72,500NNNNYYFloridaR&S Pharmacy, Inc. Readycap Lending, LLCJuly 6, 2020The Justice Department accused Carlos Belone of engaging in Medicare fraud and using PPP funds to help in the scheme. Belone allegedly submitted fraudulent IRS forms inflating payroll expenses and instead of using funds for payroll expenses and rent, wired $12,000 into a personal bank account and an additional $3,000 to a company suspected of engaging in the Medicare scheme.https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/florida-man-charged-covid-relief-fraud-and-health-care-fraudhttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7014432-Belone-Complaint.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/r-s-pharmacy-inc-coral-springs-fl-33067
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31Bern Benoit$830,417$830,417NNNNYYCaliforniaTransportation Management Services, Inc.Cross River BankAugust 4, 2020According to the Justice Department, Thomas et al. allegedly sought loans on behalf of five companies "seeking loans of approximately $800,000 for each company." The indictment alleges that "shortly after receiving the PPP funds, Thomas, Gaines, Green, and Benoit transferred the money to secondary bank accounts, including an account controlled by (Carla) Jacksonhttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/five-charged-connection-over-4-million-paycheck-protection-program-fraud-schemehttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7031187-Thomas-et-al-Complaint.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/transportation-management-services-woodbury-mn-55125
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63MichaelBischoff$593,590$931,772YNNNYYYMichiganLittle Dino's Pizza Express (1); Passport Pizza (2); Motor City Pizza (3); Group 1 Enterprises, Inc. (4); Marvel Media, LLC (5); D-Brands, Inc. (6); MJR Financial Group, Ltd. (7); MJR Food Group, Inc. (8); Group MJR, Inc. (9)Kabbage, Inc (x4); WebBankNovember 12, 2020"According to the plea documents, at least nine of Bischoff’s PPP applications contained false and fraudulent representations to the participating lenders. All of the applications included false representations about the amount of payroll and number of employees working at the Bischoff entities. A number of the applications also included false documentation, purportedly from the IRS."https://www.justice.gov/usao-edmi/pr/macomb-township-resident-pleads-guilty-covid-19-bank-fraud-schemehttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20441270-bischoff-informationhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/passport-pizza-clinton-twps-mi-48035https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/marvel-media-llc-macomb-mi-48044https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/d-brands-inc-clinton-township-mi-48038https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/little-dino-s-usa-inc-macomb-mi-48044https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/group-1-enterprises-inc-macomb-mi-48044
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88FranciscoBoschNNNNYNFloridaN/AN/A (defendant was either unsuccessful or was not the name on application)September 27, 2020
According to allegations, ten defendants in Markovich et al., among other things, are accused of "alleged participation in conspiracies to commit health care fraud and wire fraud," and, "were also charged with bank fraud and false statements to a financial institution for seeking Paycheck Protection Program loans."
https://www.justice.gov/criminal-vns/case/sober-homes-takedownhttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20476388-markovich-et-al-complaint
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30Keyaira BosticNYYNYYFloridaI Am Liquid, Inc.Celtic Bank CorporationAugust 3, 2020According to allegations, individuals involved in the Augustin case, including NFL player Joshua Bellamy, "allegedly participated in an extensive nationwide scheme to file at least 90 fraudulent applications for millions of dollars in PPP loans in exchange for illegal kickbacks of portions of the loan proceeds." In total the Justice Department accuses the individuals of seeking over $24 million collectively and obtaining at least $17 million in PPP funds.https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/nine-charged-24-million-covid-relief-fraud-schemehttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7016555-Bostic-Complaint.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/i-am-liquid-inc-pembroke-pines-fl-33025
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36KyleBrenizer$841,000$1,682,000NYNYYYMinnesotaTrue-Cut Construction, LLCCannot find data linked to approved PPP loanAugust 19, 2020According to allegations, Brenizer falsely stated that his business, True-Cut Construction, had an average monthly payroll of "over $330,000 for approximately 30 employees." Brenizer also allegedly, "falsely certified that he was not subject to any pending criminal charges even though he was allegedly named in multiple felony charges pending in the State of Minnesota for such charges as check forgery, identify theft, and theft by swindle."https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/minnesota-man-charged-covid-relief-fraud-and-money-launderinghttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7049090-Brenizer-Indictment.html
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109RudolphBrooks, Jr.$1,556,589$1,556,589YNNNNYYMarylandCars Direct by Gavawn HWD Bob’s MotorsCeltic Bank CorporationMarch 29, 2021
According to the DOJ press release, "Brooks applied for a PPP loan on behalf of Cars Direct in the amount of $1,556,589. In support of the Cars Direct PPP loan application, Brooks allegedly submitted fraudulent tax forms which allegedly reported $724,469 in payments via Forms 1099-MISC and $7,471,630 in total unemployment payments to employees from Cars Direct. However, as detailed in the affidavit, IRS records do not reflect any tax filings made by Cars Direct for any tax period, indicating that Cars Direct has not hired employees or paid unemployment taxes."
https://www.justice.gov/usao-md/pr/maryland-man-facing-federal-charge-fraudulently-obtaining-15-million-paycheck-protection
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20586801-rudolph_brooks_-_complaint_and_affidavit
https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/cars-direct-by-gavawn-hwd-bobs-motors-inc-cheltenham-md-20623
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41HasanBrown$3,664,927$3,664,927YNYYYYFloridaTech Savvy Holding Corp. (1); Debs Housekeeping (2); Carter Landscaping Services Inc. (3)Celtic Bank Corporation; Cross River Bank; Celtic Bank CorporationAugust 25, 2020According to allegations, Brown was involved in a Synthetic Identification (ID) fraud scheme using stolen identities to apply for loans, including loans for businesses purported to be owned by the defendants.https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdfl/pr/two-men-who-allegedly-used-synthetic-identities-existing-shell-companies-and-prior-0https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7048985-Fleuridor-and-Brown-Complaint.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/tech-savvy-holding-corp-aventura-fl-33180https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/debs-housekeeping-services-inc-miami-fl-33130https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/carter-landscaping-services-inc-naples-fl-34116
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6Elijah MajakBuoi$2,000,000$13,500,000NNNNYNMassachusettsSosuda Tech, LLCFundbox, Inc.June 19, 2020According to a criminal complaint, Buoi is accused of falsely certifying that his company, Sosuda Tech, employed 353 people paying nearly $10 million in wages in the first quarter of 2020. In actuality, Sosuda only had five employees, all who were located in India.https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/winchester-man-charged-covid-relief-fraud-0https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7014431-Buoi-Complaint.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/sosuda-tech-winchester-ma-01890
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116ChristinaBurden$992,291$4,545,738YYNNNYYCaliforniaBlessing Box Co LLC; Burden Consulting GroupCross River Bank; Celtic Bank CorporationFebruary 3, 2021https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndca/pr/oakland-woman-charged-million-dollar-scheme-defraud-pandemic-relief-programs-struggling
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20614847-christina-burden-complaint
https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/blessing-box-co-sacramento-ca-95825https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/burden-consulting-group-oakland-ca-94606
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28David Butziger$0$105,381YYYYNYYRhode Island, MassachusettsDock WirelessN/A (defendant was either unsuccessful or was not the name on application)September 2, 2020Butziger pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud. According to allegations Butziger co-conspired with David Staveley "to seek forgivable loans guaranteed by the SBA, claiming to have dozens of employees earning wages at four different business, three restaurants and an electronics business, entities when, in fact, there were no employees working for any of the businesses."https://www.justice.gov/usao-ri/pr/one-person-indicted-second-person-plead-guilty-covid-19-stimulus-fraud-investigationhttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7014426-David-a-Stavely-Affidavit.html
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81GiraldoCaraballo$420,000$420,000YNNNNYYFloridaProfessional Skills, Inc.Celtic Bank CorporationJanuary 11, 2021According to allegations, Caraballo "falsely claimed on the PPP loan application that the company had 28 employees and an average monthly payroll of $168,000. The affidavit also alleges that Caraballo applied for and received approximately $55,000 in Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) relief."https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdfl/pr/miami-nurse-charged-defrauding-covid-19-relief-programshttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20497243-caraballo-complainthttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/professional-skills-inc-miami-fl-33177
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39BrandonCasutt$349,775$2,691,740YNNNNYYNevadaSky DeSign(1); Skyler's C.F. Foundation (2)Cross River BankAugust 10, 2020According to allegations, "Casutt laundered the PPP funds by writing checks to 23 different people — friends, family members, associates, and himself — each in the amount of $8,330 with “back pay” and “pandemic pay” in the checks’ memo lines."https://www.justice.gov/usao-nv/pr/nevada-man-charged-using-covid-relief-funds-buy-househttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7071138-Casutt-Complaint.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/brandon-casutt-las-vegas-nv-89156
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34Karen Chapon$596,931$1,096,931NYNYYYNevadaDesert Sun Events (1); Tahoe Weddings and Events (2); Heavenly Tahoe Properties (3)Cross River BankAugust 12, 2020According to allegations unsealed by the Justice Department "Chapon made numerous false and misleading statements about her companies’ respective business operations and payroll expenses, and falsely denied that she had been convicted of a felony in the past five years." https://www.justice.gov/usao-nv/pr/nevada-woman-charged-covid-relief-fraudhttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7040097-Chapon-Complaint.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/heavenly-tahoe-properties-las-vegas-nv-89107
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30Ross CharnoNYYNYYOhio, FloridaOMP Enterprises, LLC (1); PM Autobody, Inc. (2)Cross River Bank; Celtic Bank CorporationJune 24, 2020According to allegations, individuals involved in the Augustin case, including NFL player Joshua Bellamy, "allegedly participated in an extensive nationwide scheme to file at least 90 fraudulent applications for millions of dollars in PPP loans in exchange for illegal kickbacks of portions of the loan proceeds." In total the Justice Department accuses the individuals of seeking over $24 million collectively and obtaining at least $17 million in PPP funds.https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/nine-charged-24-million-covid-relief-fraud-schemehttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7016557-Charno-Complaint.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/omp-enterprises-llc-fort-lauderdale-fl-33315https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/pm-autobody-davie-fl-33328
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35Sheng-Wen Cheng$2,800,000$3,760,947NNNYYYNew YorkCeleri Network (1); Wynston York (2); Alchemy Finance (3); Celeri Treasury (4); Alchemy Guarantor (5)Cross River Bank; Celtic Bank Corporation; Bank of America; Customers BankAugust 17, 2020According to allegations unsealed by the Justice Department, "Cheng allegedly lied to the Small Business Administration and several financial institutions about ownership of his companies, the number of people the companies employed, and how any loan proceeds would be applied, and he used forged and fraudulent documents in the process. Of the nearly $3 million he actually received, Cheng allegedly transferred nearly $1 million to overseas accounts, and spent nearly $300,000 on personal luxury items." https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/acting-manhattan-us-attorney-announces-charges-7-million-scheme-defraud-loan-programshttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7039663-Cheng-Complaint.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/alchemy-finance-inc-new-york-ny-10005https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/celeri-network-inc-new-york-ny-10038https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/celeri-treasury-llc-new-york-ny-10005https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/wynston-york-llc-new-york-ny-10005
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21Joseph Cherry II$0$35,000YYNYNNYYVirginiaContra Surplus N/A (defendant was either unsuccessful or was not the name on application)May 29, 2020According to allegations, Cherry II submitted fraudulent applications seeking over $190,000 in PPP and EIDL loans concealing that he was "serving a term of federal supervised release," barring him from applying.https://www.justice.gov/usao-edva/pr/repeat-fraudster-sentenced-covid-19-loan-fraud-schemehttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7033436-Cherry-Indictment.html
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44JaeChoi$8,971,457$8,971,457NNNNYYNew JerseySmart Learning Inc. (1); The Homeschool Buyers Club (2); Educloud, Inc. (3)First Home Bank (1); Hanmi Bank (2); Cache Valley Bank (3)September 2, 2020Choi, an attorney, allegedly used nearly $1 million to purchase a home and wired $2.6 million into stock and an investment account shared with his spouse.https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/new-jersey-attorney-charged-fraudulently-obtaining-9-million-loans-meant-help-smallhttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7203823-Choi-Complaint.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/smart-learning-inc.-new-york-ny-10013https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/the-homeschool-buyers-club-inc.-fremont-ca-94538https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/educloud-inc-new-york-ny-10013
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112WookChung$2,072,587$2,072,587YNNNNYNGeorgia
Jang & Kim; Jones Loop Marathon; SJB Auto Parts Wholesale; Smile Cool Tools; Berkeley Import; H Cafe; One Dream; KO Wholesale; Alpha Construction & Management; JKK Artworkible; North Atlanta Construction & Enterprise; Jiwoo's Beauty Lounge; MJ Boom Entertainment; AJM Remodeling; HJJ Investment
Celtic Bank Corporation (x16); Cross River Bank; Kabbage
February 12, 2021
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20614840-chung-information
16 loan data links inside DocCloud annotations: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20614840-chung-information#document/p5/a2028313
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85DonCisternino$7,210,000$7,210,000NNNNYYFloridaMagnifiCo, Inc.Fountainhead SBF, LLCFebruary 3, 2021According to allegations, "once Cisternino obtained the emergency loan of $7.2 million, he did not use these funds for qualifying expenses. Instead, he spent the funds for unauthorized purposes and for his own personal enrichment, including the purchase of Lincoln Navigator, Maserati, and Mercedes-Benz vehicles, and an approximately 12,579 sq. ft. residence in Seminole County."https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/seminole-county-man-charged-covid-relief-fraudhttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20475155-cisternino-indictmenthttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/magnifico-inc-new-york-ny-10018
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30AndreClarkNYYNYYFloridaTop Choice LLC Celtic Bank CorporationAugust 3, 2020According to allegations, individuals involved in the Augustin case, including NFL player Joshua Bellamy, "allegedly participated in an extensive nationwide scheme to file at least 90 fraudulent applications for millions of dollars in PPP loans in exchange for illegal kickbacks of portions of the loan proceeds." In total the Justice Department accuses the individuals of seeking over $24 million collectively and obtaining at least $17 million in PPP funds.https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/nine-charged-24-million-covid-relief-fraud-schemehttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7016561-Clark-Complaint.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/top-choice-southwest-ranches-fl-33330
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62AttilaColar$1,113,112$23,236,566YNNYYYCaliforniaAll Hands on Deck, Inc. (1); The Family Investment Group (2); Oversight Insecurity (3)Celtic Bank CorporationSeptember 22, 2020According to allegations, Colar, among other things, sought over $22 million from the Paycheck Protection Program submitting fraudulent applications which included "bogus employee names, false payroll records, and fraudulent tax documents."https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndca/pr/east-bay-man-charged-alleged-multi-million-dollar-payroll-protection-program-fraudhttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20441267-colar-complainthttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/all-hands-on-deck-incorporated-hercules-ca-94547
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90BrianCriss$424,523$424,523YNNNYYLouisiana
Criss Solutions, LLC (1); Anderson Criss Construction, LLC (2)
Kabbage, Inc. (x2)September 30, 2020
According to a criminal complaint, Brian Criss was allegedly able to obtain $423,000 in PPP funds, and among other things, allegedly used the proceeds to purchase several luxurious cars and personal expenses.
https://www.justice.gov/criminal-fraud/ppp-fraudhttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20476394-criss-complainthttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/criss-solutions-denham-springs-la-70706https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/anderson-criss-construction-llc-zachary-la-70791
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83TravisCrosby$300,000$300,000NNNNYYGeorgiaFaithful Transport Services, LLCCross River BankJanuary 12, 2021According to allegations, Thompson and at least five others conspired to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program by submitting fraudulent applications seeking $300,000 per company. "Thompson allegedly aided the applicants in submitting the fraudulent loan applications in exchange for a percentage of the loan proceeds."https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/six-charged-connection-3-million-paycheck-protection-program-fraud-schemehttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20463323-jarmaine-et-al-indictmenthttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/faithful-transport-services-llc-bamberg-sc-29003
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43CaseyCrowther$2,098,700$2,098,700YNNNNNNFloridaTarget Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc.Sanibel Captiva Community BankSeptember 1, 2020According to allegations, Crowther falsely certified that the loan proceeds would "only be used for business-related purposes, to retain workers, and maintain payroll...the complaint further alleges that within days of receiving the PPP funds, Crowther used a portion of the funds to purchase a 2020 40-foot catamaran boat for approximately $689,417."https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/fort-myers-business-owner-arrested-and-charged-covid-relief-fraudhttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7201340-Crowther-Complaint.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/target-roofing-and-sheet-metal-inc.-fort-myers-fl-33905Crowther was convicted of bank fraud, making a false statement to a lending institution, and two counts of money laundering on March 26, 2021. Prior to trial, he pleaded guilty to 2 counts (https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/fort-myers-business-owner-convicted-trial-covid-relief-fraud)
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67TamaraDadyanYYNNYYYCaliforniaSecureline Realty and Funding, Inc. (1); ABC Realty Advisors (2)Comerica Bank; Bank of AmericaNovember 17, 2020According to allegations, "the defendants used fake, stolen or synthetic identities – including the created identities of “Iuliia Zhadko” and “Viktoria Kauichko.” In addition, "among other things, the defendants used disaster relief loans as down payments on a $3.25 million residence in Tarzana and a $1 million home in Glendale."https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/4-san-fernando-valley-residents-indicted-fraudulently-obtaining-nearly-5-million-covidhttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20441287-ayvazyan-et-al-indictmenthttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/secureline-realty-and-funding-inc-encino-ca-91316https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/abc-realty-advisors-inc-encino-ca-91316
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67VaheDadyanYYNNYYYCaliforniaVoyage LimoCeltic Bank CorporationMarch 9, 2021
According to allegations disclosed in a superseding indictment in Ayvazyan et al., four additional defendants were charged with, among other things, running "a disaster-relief loan fraud ring based in and around Los Angeles, California, and used the fraudulently obtained funds as down payments on luxury homes and to buy gold coins, diamonds, jewelry, luxury watches, fine imported furnishings, designer handbags and clothing, cryptocurrency, and securities."
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/four-additional-members-los-angeles-based-fraud-ring-indicted-exploiting-covid-reliefhttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20513299-ayvazyan-superseding-indictmenthttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/voyage-limo-glendale-ca-91205
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58Samuel Davis Jr.NYNNYYIllinoisDavis Development Group, Inc.Associated Bank, National AssociationOctober 20, 2020According to allegations "the defendants submitted several fraudulent PPP loan applications to a federally insured financial institution and the SBA in the names of businesses with no actual operations or employees."https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/five-charged-connection-covid-relief-fraud-schemehttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/7277357-Smith-et-al-indictmenthttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/davis-development-group-inc-chicago-il-60654
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30CindiDentonNYYNYYCaliforniaEmerald Jade SolutionsCeltic Bank CorporationMarch 16, 2021Part of Augustin case
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20614834-denton-complaint-and-affidavit#document/p2/a2028286
https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/emerald-jade-solutions-inc-beverly-hills-ca-90212
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93MirandaDevlin$32,700$32,700YNYYYYCaliforniaCommon Nucleus of Cancer, LLCCenterstone SBA Lending, Inc.February 5, 2021
According to allegations, Devlin "submitted an application for a PPP loan in the amount of $32,700 on behalf of an entity she created, the Common Nucleus of Cancer, LLC (CNC). In CNC’s application, Devlin made multiple false statements and provided false IRS documents to support the statements." In addition, Delvin also "impersonated multiple California licensed attorneys by using their names and license numbers."
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndca/pr/san-francisco-woman-charged-fraudulently-obtaining-pandemic-relief-funds-and
https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20497246-devlin-criminal-complaint
https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/common-nucleus-of-cancer-llc-san-francisco-ca-94111
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83StanleyDorceus$300,000$300,000YNNNNYYGeorgiaElevate HorizonsCeltic Bank CorporationAugust 26, 2020
According to a criminal complaint, Dorceus allegedly participated in a scheme to obtain $300,000 from the Paycheck Protection Program. As part of the scheme, Dorceus cashed several checks and disbursed funds to individuals tied to the scheme.
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/six-charged-connection-3-million-paycheck-protection-program-fraud-schemehttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20476390-dorceus-complainthttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/elevate-horizons-marietta-ga-30062
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45MichaelDouros$239,091$437,091YNNNNYNUtahEpic Rentals UT, LLCCache Valley BankAugust 14, 2020Douros pleaded guilty to fraud and making false statements to the Small Business Administration. According to admissions in the case: "Douros claimed his son owned 50 percent of Epic Rentals when, in fact, his son was a straw owner and did not own any portion of the business. Douros has a previous felony conviction that he also did not disclose on his application."https://www.justice.gov/usao-ut/pr/salt-lake-city-man-pleads-guilty-fraud-counts-connection-getting-paycheck-protectionhttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7203817-Douros-Information.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/epic-rentals-ut-llc-south-jordan-ut-84095
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88JeffreyDraeselNNNNYNFloridaN/AN/A (defendant was either unsuccessful or was not the name on application)September 27, 2020
According to allegations, ten defendants in Markovich et al., among other things, are accused of "alleged participation in conspiracies to commit health care fraud and wire fraud," and, "were also charged with bank fraud and false statements to a financial institution for seeking Paycheck Protection Program loans."
https://www.justice.gov/criminal-vns/case/sober-homes-takedownhttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20476388-markovich-et-al-complaint
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49HenryDuffieldNYNNYYSouth CarolinaWild Stylz Entertainment, LLCCeltic Bank Corporation September 8, 2020According to the Justice Department, Christopher J. Agard and six other individuals were indicted for obtaining at least $390,000 in funds tied to the Paycheck Protection Program, marking the 50th case of PPP fraud in the United States. Allegedly, this case started as a drug trafficking investigation before investigators found that Agard used his business, Wild Stylz Entertainment, to launder money, with at least three individuals indicted in the case who used money to gamble at a casino.https://www.justice.gov/usao-sc/pr/seven-charged-connection-over-750000-money-laundering-scheme-involving-funds-paycheckhttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7208880-Duhart-et-al-Indictment.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/wild-stylz-entertainment-llc-marietta-ga-30064
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30ShanrikaDuhartNYYNYYFloridaHair She Goes, IncCeltic Bank CorporationMarch 16, 2021Part of Augustin case
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20614828-shanrika-duhart-complaint
https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/hair-she-goes-inc-coconut-creek-fl-33073
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49LaurenDuhartNYNNYYSouth Carolina, GeorgiaWild Stylz Entertainment, LLCCeltic Bank Corporation September 8, 2020According to the Justice Department, Christopher J. Agard and six other individuals were indicted for obtaining at least $390,000 in funds tied to the Paycheck Protection Program, marking the 50th case of PPP fraud in the United States. Allegedly, this case started as a drug trafficking investigation before investigators found that Agard used his business, Wild Stylz Entertainment, to launder money, with at least three individuals indicted in the case who used money to gamble at a casino.https://www.justice.gov/usao-sc/pr/seven-charged-connection-over-750000-money-laundering-scheme-involving-funds-paycheckhttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7208880-Duhart-et-al-Indictment.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/wild-stylz-entertainment-llc-marietta-ga-30061
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46Nikole Edwards $19,583$19,583YNNNNYYCaliforniaSocial Savvy Marketing, LLCCustomers BankAugust 31, 2020Edwards pleaded guilty to making false statements to the Small Business Administration. According to her admissions: "Edwards falsely claimed that Social Savvy Marketing employed two individuals who earned annual salaries of $75,000 and $50,000. In reality, Social Savvy Marketing did not have any employees. Edwards also provided false addresses and Social Security numbers for her purported employees."https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdca/pr/san-diego-woman-created-fake-employees-swindle-cares-act-funds-pleads-guilty-federalhttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7203884-Edwards-Information.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/social-savvy-marketing-llc-san-diego-ca-92101
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72JoshuaEdwards $8,417,200$6,911,094YNNNYYFloridaAslan International Ministry, Inc.First Home BankDecember 14, 2020According to allegations, Joshua Edwards included fake documentation that purported the fake-ministry "employed 486 people on a monthly $2.76 million payroll and had revenue of more than $51 million in 2019." Edwards ultimately received over $8.4 million and moved the money into accounts held under Evan, Joy and Mary Jane Edwards in an attempt to conceal the fraud.https://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-bz-federal-fraud-seizure-ppp-20201217-5qxhc3ogg5cpdh7pdmyceukzna-story.htmlhttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20441302-edwards-et-al-complaint-for-forfeiturehttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/aslan-international-ministry-inc-orlando-fl-32810Obtained more $ than sought
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72EvanEdwards YNNNYYFloridaN/AN/A (defendant was either unsuccessful or was not the name on application)December 14, 2020According to allegations, Joshua Edwards included fake documentation that purported the fake-ministry "employed 486 people on a monthly $2.76 million payroll and had revenue of more than $51 million in 2019." Edwards ultimately received over $8.4 million and moved the money into accounts held under Evan, Joy and Mary Jane Edwards in an attempt to conceal the fraud.https://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-bz-federal-fraud-seizure-ppp-20201217-5qxhc3ogg5cpdh7pdmyceukzna-story.htmlhttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20441302-edwards-et-al-complaint-for-forfeiturehttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/aslan-international-ministry-inc-orlando-fl-32810
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72JoyEdwards YNNNYYFloridaN/AN/A (defendant was either unsuccessful or was not the name on application)December 14, 2020According to allegations, Joshua Edwards included fake documentation that purported the fake-ministry "employed 486 people on a monthly $2.76 million payroll and had revenue of more than $51 million in 2019." Edwards ultimately received over $8.4 million and moved the money into accounts held under Evan, Joy and Mary Jane Edwards in an attempt to conceal the fraud.https://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-bz-federal-fraud-seizure-ppp-20201217-5qxhc3ogg5cpdh7pdmyceukzna-story.htmlhttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20441302-edwards-et-al-complaint-for-forfeiturehttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/aslan-international-ministry-inc-orlando-fl-32810
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72Mary JaneEdwards YNNNYYFloridaN/AN/A (defendant was either unsuccessful or was not the name on application)December 14, 2020According to allegations, Joshua Edwards included fake documentation that purported the fake-ministry "employed 486 people on a monthly $2.76 million payroll and had revenue of more than $51 million in 2019." Edwards ultimately received over $8.4 million and moved the money into accounts held under Evan, Joy and Mary Jane Edwards in an attempt to conceal the fraud.https://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-bz-federal-fraud-seizure-ppp-20201217-5qxhc3ogg5cpdh7pdmyceukzna-story.htmlhttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20441302-edwards-et-al-complaint-for-forfeiturehttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/aslan-international-ministry-inc-orlando-fl-32810
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47SutukhElNYNNYYNew York5 Stems, LLC (1); 5 Stems Inc. (2); FLE, LLC (3); HHDonDeck (4); Standard Ascension (5)Enterprise Corporation (1); Evolve Bank & Trust (2)September 8, 2020Allegedly, the two brothers used several defunct companies to apply for federally backed loans through the Paycheck Protection Program. A supporting criminal complaint alleges that Larry Jordan wired over $600,000 to his brother, Sutukh El after receiving at least one successful PPP loan.https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/new-york-brothers-charged-covid-relief-fraudhttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7208999-Jordan-et-al-Complaint.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/5-stems-lancaster-ny-14086https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/5-stems-inc-memphis-tn-38104
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111JustinEtwaruNNNNYNFloridaAlpha Pita, LLCCross River Bank March 13, 2021
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20614836-etwaru-information
https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/alpha-pita-llc-miami-fl-33127
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27Maurice Fayne$2,045,800$3,725,500NNNNYNGeorgiaFlame Trucking, Inc.United Community BankMay 12, 2020According to allegations, Maurice Fayne, aka "Arkansas Mo," among other things, "allegedly used more than $1.5 million of the PPP loan proceeds to purchase $85,000 in jewelry, including a Rolex Presidential watch, a diamond bracelet, a 5.73 carat diamond ring for himself."https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/reality-tv-personality-charged-bank-fraudhttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7014430-Fayne-Complaint.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/flame-trucking-inc-dacula-ga-30019
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87SamFiedler$594,830$2,404,520YNNNNYYArizonaYellow Turtle Shell, LLC (1); Grand American Homes (2)Celtic Bank CorporationDecember 3, 2020
According to a criminal complaint, Fiedler and his business partner Austin VanScoyk allegedly submitted several fraudulent PPP applications on behalf of several entities purporting to paying millions in payroll for several companies. The two conspired with at least one other individual and also sought to convince independent contractors to fraudulently claim they worked for the companies.
https://www.justice.gov/criminal-fraud/ppp-fraudhttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20476385-vanscoyk-and-fiedler-informationhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/grand-american-homes-safford-az-85546
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113MarvinFitzgeraldYNNNNNNWisconsinN/ANovember 2, 2020False statements to law enforcementhttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20614843-marvin-fitzgerald-information
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41JeanFleuridor$60,000$60,000YNYYYYFloridaSkyline Development & Construction, LLCRegions BankAugust 25, 2020According to allegations, Fleuridor was involved in a Synthetic Identification (ID) fraud scheme using stolen identities to apply for loans, including loans for businesses purported to be owned by the defendants.https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdfl/pr/two-men-who-allegedly-used-synthetic-identities-existing-shell-companies-and-prior-0https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7048985-Fleuridor-and-Brown-Complaint.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/skyline-development-and-construction-llc-weston-fl-33326
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73IzzatFreitekh$1,750,000$2,180,000YNNNYYNorth CarolinaGreen Apple Catering, LLC (1); Aroma Packaging Systems (2); La Shish Catering (3); La Shish Kabob Catering (4)Readycap Lending, LLCDecember 16, 2020According to allegations, Izzat and Tarik Freitekh sought several PPP loans from the SBA on behalf of at least four businesses. One of which, Green Apple Catering, had not been registered until after the two sought $1 million and included fake tax and payroll documentation.https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/north-carolina-restaurant-owner-and-son-charged-covid-relief-fraudhttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20431823-freitekh-indictmenthttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/la-shish-kabob-charlotte-nc-28205
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73TarikFreitekhYNNNYYNorth CarolinaN/AN/A (defendant was either unsuccessful or was not the name on application)December 16, 2020According to allegations, Izzat and Tarik Freitekh sought several PPP loans from the SBA on behalf of at least four businesses. One of which, Green Apple Catering, had not been registered until after the two sought $1 million and included fake tax and payroll documentation.https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/north-carolina-restaurant-owner-and-son-charged-covid-relief-fraudhttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20431823-freitekh-indictmenthttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/la-shish-kabob-charlotte-nc-28205
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31Andre Gaines$806,710$806,710NNNNYYGeorgiaGaines Reservation and Travel, LLCCross River BankAugust 4, 2020According to the Justice Department, Thomas et al. allegedly sought loans on behalf of five companies "seeking loans of approximately $800,000 for each company." The indictment alleges that "shortly after receiving the PPP funds, Thomas, Gaines, Green, and Benoit transferred the money to secondary bank accounts, including an account controlled by (Carla) Jacksonhttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/five-charged-connection-over-4-million-paycheck-protection-program-fraud-schemehttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7031187-Thomas-et-al-Complaint.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/gaines-reservation-and-travel-hiram-ga-30141
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30DennesGarciaYNYYNYYGeorgiaDhanda CorporationCeltic Bank CorporationMarch 16, 2021Part of Augustin case
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20614839-garcia-complaint-and-affidavit
https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/dhanda-corporation-marietta-ga-30067
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88ChrisopherGarntoNNNNYNFloridaN/AN/A (defendant was either unsuccessful or was not the name on application)September 27, 2020
According to allegations, ten defendants in Markovich et al., among other things, are accused of "alleged participation in conspiracies to commit health care fraud and wire fraud," and, "were also charged with bank fraud and false statements to a financial institution for seeking Paycheck Protection Program loans."
https://www.justice.gov/criminal-vns/case/sober-homes-takedownhttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20476388-markovich-et-al-complaint
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32Kenneth Gaughan$2,179,465$2,179,465YYNNNYYDistrict of ColumbiaService Animals of America, Inc. (1); Service Dog of America, Inc. (2); Certapet, Inc. (3); Official Service Dogs, Inc. (4); Therapeutic Solutions, Inc. (5); Therapy Dog, Inc. (6); Therapy Dog International Inc. (7); ESA Registry International, Inc. (8)First Bank of the Lake; Kabbage, Inc.; Bank of America; Northeast Bank; Radius Bank; Fund-Ex Solutions Group, LLCAugust 10, 2020According to allegations, Gaughan was charged for allegedly "obtaining over $2.1 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans." Gaughan, in addition to allegedly creating bogus emotional support animal companies, used the PPP funds to "purchase a 2020 Cruisers Yachts 338 CX 33-foot watercraft, a 2020 Kia Stinger, and a rowhouse in Northeast, Washington, D.C."https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/district-man-charged-over-2-million-paycheck-protection-program-and-related-loan-fraudhttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7034706-Gaughan-Affidavit-in-Support-of-Complaint.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/service-animals-of-america-washington-dc-20002https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/certapet-inc-washington-dc-20005https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/official-service-dogs-washington-dc-20005https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/therapetic-solutions-washington-dc-20005https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/therapy-dog-inc-washington-dc-20005https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/esa-registry-international-washington-dc-20005https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/therapy-dog-international-washington-dc-20005
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15Jase Gautreaux$1,757,300$13,000,000YNYYYYTexasENI Marketing, Inc. (1); Wingate Funeral Service Group (2) Celtic Bank CorporationJune 22, 2020According to allegations, Gatreaux obtained loans by allegedly creating fake business and claiming to own businesses with which he had no affiliation. He also obtained loans for a business he did own, but he "misrepresented his criminal history, the size of the company, and the company's payroll" to do so.https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/texas-man-charged-covid-relief-fraudhttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7014428-Gautreaux-Complaint.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/eni-marketing-inc.-houston-tx-77063
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42AntonioGeorge$2,339,742$3,100,000NYNNYYMichiganATX Inc (1); DXX Enterprise (2); SFX Transportation, Inc. (3); Seven Investment Group (4); Cabrejas Renovations (5); The Kongo Enterprise (6); The Tax Wolf, LLC (7); Diva Nails & Spa III, LLC (8); Orcas, Inc (9); S&V Alliance (10); Express Property Preservation (11); Bless My Grind, LLC (12); Cercle Interieur (13); The Black Wolf, Inc. (14); Defined Jewelry (15); AMG Solutions, LLC (16)Citizens Bank (x8); Fifth Third Bank (x2); Kabbage, Inc. (x3); Cross River BankAugust 28, 2020According to the Justice Department, "George was the nexus in an attempt to obtain approximately $3.1 million in PPP loans through applications to insured financial institutions, and others, on behalf of 19 different companies." Allegedly, George provided false and misleading documents about certain of the companies’ respective business operations and payroll expenses. As an example of such false documentation, the complaint alleges that George submitted identical wage information and employee count records for two separate companies. One of those companies has allegedly not been operational since 2015."https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/michigan-man-charged-covid-relief-fraudhttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7185093-George-Complaint.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/atx-inc-redford-mi-48239https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/sfx-transportation.inc-redford-mi-48239https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/seven-investment-group-llc-southfield-mi-48075https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/the-kongo-enterprise-redford-mi-48239https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/bless-my-grind-llc-detroit-mi-48219https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/the-black-wolf-inc-redford-mi-48239https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/defined-jewelry-inc-southfield-mi-48075https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/cercle-interieur-inc-southfield-mi-48075
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61StevenGoldstein$655,000$1,230,000YNYNNYYCaliforniaBeagle Real Estate Investments (1); Antelope Valley Real Estate Development (2)Bank of America (x2)October 27, 2020According to allegations, " Goldstein applied for four different PPP loans to Bank of America totaling more than $1.2 million on behalf of two other companies, Beagle Real Estate and Antelope Valley Real Estate Development LLC, while also using fake tax documents and false employee information."https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/san-fernando-valley-man-admits-fraudulently-obtaining-655000-covid-19-relief-ppp-loanshttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20441258-goldstein-complainthttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/beagle-real-estate-investments-northridge-ca-91324https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/antelope-valley-residential-development-northridge-ca-91324
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13Ameet Goyal$637,200$637,200YYNNNNNew YorkEye Associates Group (1); Rye Eye Associates (2)CitibankJune 24, 2020According to allegations, Goyal, a doctor who was "already facing charges for allegedly defrauding patients and insurers of millions of dollars ... blatantly lied on multiple loan applications that he was not subject to any indictment, and on top of that, fraudulently double-dipped into the limited assets of the Paycheck Protection Program by pretending to apply on behalf of two separate businesses."https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/ophthalmologist-previously-charged-healthcare-fraud-indicted-defrauding-sba-programhttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7010663-Goyal-Complaint.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/ameet-goyal-rye-ny-10580
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31KahlilGreen$830,000$830,000YNNNNYYOhioImpact Creations, LLCCross River BankAugust 4, 2020According to the Justice Department, Thomas et al. allegedly sought loans on behalf of five companies "seeking loans of approximately $800,000 for each company." The indictment alleges that "shortly after receiving the PPP funds, Thomas, Gaines, Green, and Benoit transferred the money to secondary bank accounts, including an account controlled by (Carla) Jacksonhttps://www.ajc.com/news/business/fbi-seizes-nearly-2-million-from-roswell-firms-accused-of-ppp-fraud/QBEPOYB5KVDGXOT6EPAEVJFQY4/https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7031187-Thomas-et-al-Complaint.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/impact-creations-llc-cleveland-oh-44114
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67ManukGrigoryanYYNNYYYCaliforniaG&A Diamonds; Redline Auto MechanicsCross River Bank; Celtic Bank Corporation March 9, 2021
According to allegations disclosed in a superseding indictment in Ayvazyan et al., four additional defendants were charged with, among other things, running "a disaster-relief loan fraud ring based in and around Los Angeles, California, and used the fraudulently obtained funds as down payments on luxury homes and to buy gold coins, diamonds, jewelry, luxury watches, fine imported furnishings, designer handbags and clothing, cryptocurrency, and securities."
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/four-additional-members-los-angeles-based-fraud-ring-indicted-exploiting-covid-reliefhttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20513299-ayvazyan-superseding-indictmenthttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/g-a-diamonds-los-angeles-ca-91605https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/redline-auto-mechanis-inc-pacoima-ca-91331
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118FrantzGuillaume$438,090$438,090YYNNYYNFloridaFive Star Appraisal ServicesCeltic Bank CorporationAugust 6, 2020https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdfl/pr/three-men-who-allegedly-used-existing-shell-companies-and-prior-fraud-experiencehttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20614844-one-lemy-guillaume-complaint
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58RobertHamiltonNYNNYYWisconsinGlory Transportation Services, LLC Associated Bank, National AssociationOctober 20, 2020According to allegations "the defendants submitted several fraudulent PPP loan applications to a federally insured financial institution and the SBA in the names of businesses with no actual operations or employees."https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/five-charged-connection-covid-relief-fraud-schemehttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/7277357-Smith-et-al-indictmenthttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/glory-transportation-services-llc-milwaukee-wi-53224
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19Benjamin Hayford$0$8,944,938YYNNNYNOklahoma, TexasGlobal Policy & Strategy Partners, LLP N/A (defendant was either unsuccessful or was not the name on application)June 2, 2020Hayford pleaded guilty to, among other things, attempting to obtain loans by forging documents "purporting to establish payroll expenses that were, in fact, non-existent."https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndok/pr/arkansas-project-manager-pleads-guilty-bank-fraud-and-false-statements-connection-covidhttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7012761-Hayford-Complaint.html
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67Arman HayrapetyanYYNNYYYCaliforniaARMAN HAYRAPETYAN DBA HART CONSTRUCTION COJP Morgan ChaseMarch 9, 2021According to allegations disclosed in a superseding indictment in Ayvazyan et al., four additional defendants were charged with, among other things, running "a disaster-relief loan fraud ring based in and around Los Angeles, California, and used the fraudulently obtained funds as down payments on luxury homes and to buy gold coins, diamonds, jewelry, luxury watches, fine imported furnishings, designer handbags and clothing, cryptocurrency, and securities."https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/four-additional-members-los-angeles-based-fraud-ring-indicted-exploiting-covid-reliefhttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20513299-ayvazyan-superseding-indictmenthttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/arman-hayrapetyan-dba-hart-construction-co-los-angeles-ca-90029
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58JonathanHenleyNYNNYYIllinoisPremier Logistic Solutions, LLC Cannot find data linked to approved PPP loanOctober 20, 2020According to allegations "the defendants submitted several fraudulent PPP loan applications to a federally insured financial institution and the SBA in the names of businesses with no actual operations or employees."https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/five-charged-connection-covid-relief-fraud-schemehttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/7277357-Smith-et-al-indictment
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2David T.Hines$3,984,557$13,542,741YNNNNYNFloridaUnified Relocation Solutions LLC (1); Promaster Movers, Inc. (2); Cash in Holdings LLC (3); We-Pack Moving LLC (4)Bank of America July 23, 2020In a case that caught national headlines in late July, David T. Hines allegedly obtained over $3.9 million in federally backed loans, using $318,000 to purchase a 2020 Lamborghini.https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/man-purchased-lamborghini-after-receiving-39-million-ppp-loanshttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7010655-Hines-Complaint.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/unified-relocation-solutions-llc-miami-fl-33131https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/promaster-movers-inc.-miami-fl-33132https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/cash-in-holdings-llc-david-hines-fl-33137
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70Victoria DieuyHoNNNNYYNew YorkVictoria's Day Spa & Nails (1); NT Nails (2); Victoria's Hair Salon (3); HD New York Property, Inc (4); HT New York Property Inc, (5); Phan's Property Inc. (6); VN Property Inc (7); William Property Realty Inc (8);TD Bank (x8); Capital One Bank (x4)December 2, 2020According to allegations, Nguyen et al., "submitted fraudulent and doctored payroll and tax records" in an effort to obtain $13 million in Paycheck Protection Program proceeds. "The defendants submitted fraudulent and doctored payroll and tax records," and, of the $13 million approved, "approximately $7.8 million in loan proceeds were deposited into bank accounts by [Nguyen et al.]"https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/3-defendants-arrested-over-13-million-fraud-scheme-obtain-loans-intended-help-smallhttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/7337518-Nguyen-Et-Al-Complainthttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/victoria-s-day-spa-nails-2000-inc-hicksville-ny-11801https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/v-victoria-s-nails-spa-inc-garden-city-ny-11530https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/victoria-s-nails-bar-inc-bronx-ny-10463https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/victoria-s-nails-spa-inc-bronx-ny-10475https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/nt-nails-2000-inc-valley-stream-ny-11581https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/nt-victorias-nails-spa-inc-e-northport-ny-11731https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/victoria-s-hair-salon-inc-hicksville-ny-11801https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/hd-new-york-property-inc-bronx-ny-10469https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/ht-new-york-property-inc-bronx-ny-10469https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/phan-s-property-inc-bronx-ny-10469https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/nd-victorias-nails-and-spa-inc-bronx-ny-10460https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/vn-property-inc-hicksville-ny-11801
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70Dat TatHoNNNNYYNew YorkVictoria's Day Spa & Nails (1); NT Nails (2); Victoria's Hair Salon (3); HD New York Property, Inc (4); HT New York Property Inc, (5); Phan's Property Inc. (6); VN Property Inc (7); William Property Realty Inc (8);TD Bank (x8); Capital One Bank (x4)December 2, 2020According to allegations, Nguyen et al., "submitted fraudulent and doctored payroll and tax records" in an effort to obtain $13 million in Paycheck Protection Program proceeds. "The defendants submitted fraudulent and doctored payroll and tax records," and, of the $13 million approved, "approximately $7.8 million in loan proceeds were deposited into bank accounts by [Nguyen et al.]"https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/3-defendants-arrested-over-13-million-fraud-scheme-obtain-loans-intended-help-smallhttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/7337518-Nguyen-Et-Al-Complainthttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/victoria-s-day-spa-nails-2000-inc-hicksville-ny-11801https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/v-victoria-s-nails-spa-inc-garden-city-ny-11530https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/victoria-s-nails-bar-inc-bronx-ny-10463https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/victoria-s-nails-spa-inc-bronx-ny-10475https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/nt-nails-2000-inc-valley-stream-ny-11581https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/nt-victorias-nails-spa-inc-e-northport-ny-11731https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/victoria-s-hair-salon-inc-hicksville-ny-11801https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/hd-new-york-property-inc-bronx-ny-10469https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/ht-new-york-property-inc-bronx-ny-10469https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/phan-s-property-inc-bronx-ny-10469https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/nd-victorias-nails-and-spa-inc-bronx-ny-10460https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/vn-property-inc-hicksville-ny-11801
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83AntonioHoseyYNNNNYYGeorgiaN/A
N/A (defendant was either unsuccessful or was not the name on application)
October 21, 2020
According to a criminal complaint, Hosey assisted Thompson in recruiting individuals into the scheme in exchange for a percentage of the proceeds from PPP loans.
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/six-charged-connection-3-million-paycheck-protection-program-fraud-schemehttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20497245-hosey-criminal-information
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60AustinHsu$409,105$409,105YYNNNNYYWashington StateEvergreen Forest, Inc. (1); Huggtopus Corp. (2); Prodigy Holdings, PLLC (3); Sequoia West Corp. (4)Cross River Bank; Kabbage, Inc. (x2)October 26, 2020According to allegations, "Hsu, who is the owner and CEO of a company named Blackrock Services P.S. doing business as “Back 2 Health Bellevue” (Back 2 Health), received EIDL and PPP funds for Back 2 Health, and then used the names of Back 2 Health’s current and former employees to apply for additional PPP loans under the names of other companies that he owned and controlled." https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/man-pleads-guilty-covid-19-relief-fraud-schemehttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/7277361-Hsu-Complainthttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/evergreen-forest-inc-issaquah-wa-98027https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/huggtopus-corpration-bellevue-wa-98004https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/prodigy-holdings-pllc-bellevue-wa-98004
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49RooseveltHunt$396,875$396,875NYNNYYSouth CarolinaWild Stylz Entertainment, LLCCeltic Bank Corporation August 31, 2020https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20614842-roosevelt-hunt-information
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20614842-roosevelt-hunt-information
https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/wild-stylz-entertainment-llc-marietta-ga-30067
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38TarikJaafar$1,438,500$6,600,000YYNNNYYVirginiaBlue Pearl, LLC (1); Global Capital Financing (2); Visla Capital (3); Washington Group, LLC (4)Sonabank (1); Sonabank (2); IncredibleBank (3); Harvest Small Business Finance, LLC (4)June 19, 2020According to allegations, Jaafar and his wife created four "shell companies" that did no legitimate business, and faked payroll and tax documents purporting that PPP loans would pay non-existent employees. The two pleaded guilty to defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program.https://www.justice.gov/usao-edva/pr/man-sentenced-covid-19-fraud-involving-paycheck-protection-programhttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7071128-Jaafar-and-Jaworska-Affidavit.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/blue-pearl-mclean-va-22102https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/global-capital-financing-mclean-va-22102https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/visla-capital-llc-vienna-va-22182https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/washington-capital-group-mclean-va-22102
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14Nadine Jackson$0$2,552,308YNNNNYYOhioExtract, LLCWebBankJune 23, 2020Jackson obtained loans by claiming that 73 employees worked at her company. However, "there were few to no other employees working" there, a federal government indictment alleges. https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdoh/pr/dayton-business-owner-pleads-guilty-covid-relief-fraudhttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7033433-Jackson-Complaint.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/extract-llc-dayton-oh-45404
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31Carla JacksonNNNNYYGeorgiaN/AN/A (defendant was either unsuccessful or was not the name on application)August 4, 2020According to the Justice Department, Thomas et al. allegedly sought loans on behalf of five companies "seeking loans of approximately $800,000 for each company." The indictment alleges that "shortly after receiving the PPP funds, Thomas, Gaines, Green, and Benoit transferred the money to secondary bank accounts, including an account controlled by (Carla) Jacksonhttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/five-charged-connection-over-4-million-paycheck-protection-program-fraud-schemehttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7031187-Thomas-et-al-Complaint.html
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77AdamJames$125,900$125,900NNNYYYOklahomaVelocity Innovations, LLCRegent BankDecember 15, 2020According to allegations, James "is alleged to have applied for a PPP loan on behalf of a company he claimed to own and operate, Velocity Innovations LLC. As part of the application, James used the identification of at least seven other people without their knowledge, fraudulently claiming they were employees of Velocity Innovations LLC."https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndok/pr/two-men-charged-after-fraudulently-applying-paycheck-protection-program-loanshttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20497240-james-felony-informationhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/velocity-innovations-llc-tulsa-ok-74128
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38MonikaJaworskaYYNNNYYVirginiaBlue Pearl, LLC (1); Global Capital Financing (2); Visla Capital (3); Washington Group, LLC (4)Sonabank (1); Sonabank (2); IncredibleBank (3); Harvest Small Business Finance, LLC (4)June 19, 2020According to allegations, Jaafar and his wife created four "shell companies" that did no legitimate business, and faked payroll and tax documents purporting that PPP loans would pay non-existent employees. The two pleaded guilty to defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program.https://www.justice.gov/usao-edva/pr/man-pleads-guilty-covid-19-fraud-involving-paycheck-protection-programhttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7071128-Jaafar-and-Jaworska-Affidavit.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/blue-pearl-mclean-va-22102https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/global-capital-financing-mclean-va-22102https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/visla-capital-llc-vienna-va-22182https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/washington-capital-group-mclean-va-22102
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101JohnJhong$1,977,490$1,977,490YNNNNNYNew Jersey; Wyoming
Central Fur Storage LLC (1);
MC Services LLC (2); Central Apparel LLC (3); Rose Lane Associates LLC (4); Speedez
Cleaners of the Summit LLC (5); Rose Lane Funding VII LLC (6); Blockbuster Products
LLC (7); Central Staffing LLC, a/k/a “Central Staffing Services” (8); Speedez Cleaners
LLC (9); and Central Express LLC (10)
Bank of America, National Association (loans 1-5); Clearinghouse CDFI PPP (loan 6); Fountainhead SBF LLC (loan 7); LendingClub Bank, National Association (loan 8); Radius Bank (loans 9-10)

March 17, 2021
According to the DOJ press release: "Jhong submitted 10 fraudulent PPP loan applications to several lenders on behalf of 10 purported businesses. ... Jhong’s PPP applications allegedly contained false and fraudulent representations to the participating lenders, including documentation purporting to be from the IRS. In fact, according to IRS records, none of the tax documents Jhong submitted with the PPP loan applications were ever filed with the IRS. Jhong also fabricated the existence of numerous business partners."
https://www.justice.gov/usao-nj/pr/sussex-county-man-charged-19-million-paycheck-protection-program-fraud-scheme
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20519387-john-jhong-complaint
[Cannot find a match for loan 1 that lines up with the description in the DOJ's charging doc, but found this: https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/central-fur-storage-llc-sheridan-wy-82801] https://projects.propublica.org/coronavirus/bailouts/loans/mc-services-llc-9445387301 [Cannot find a match for loan 3 that lines up with the description in the DOJ's charging doc, but found this: https://projects.propublica.org/coronavirus/bailouts/loans/central-apparel-llc-5677708200] [Cannot find a match for loan 4 that lines up with the description in the DOJ's charging doc, but found this: https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/rose-lane-associates-llc-cheyenne-wy-82001] https://projects.propublica.org/coronavirus/bailouts/loans/speedez-cleaners-of-summit-llc-9465417305 https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/rose-lane-funding-vii-llc-buffalo-wy-82834 https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/blockbuster-products-llc-cheyenne-wy-82001 (also shows a $150,000 EIDL loan) https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/central-staffing-llc-sheridan-wy-82801 https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/speedez-cleaners-llc-sheridan-wy-82801 https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/central-express-llc-sheridan-wy-82801 There are many loans listed in the charging doc that cannot be found in the PPP data, but where there are other loans issued in Wyoming to entities with the same name but for larger amounts. Loans 9-10 also do not share the same lender as loan 8, as the charging doc states.

The charging doc likely understates the amount of PPP loans obtained by Jhong by several hundred thousand dollars.

Also, it appears there was EIDL fraud too.
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30TonyeJohnsonNYYNYYPennsylvaniaSynergy Towing & Transportation, LLCCeltic Bank CorporationSeptember 18, 2020According to allegations, individuals involved in the Augustin case, including NFL player Joshua Bellamy, "allegedly participated in an extensive nationwide scheme to file at least 90 fraudulent applications for millions of dollars in PPP loans in exchange for illegal kickbacks of portions of the loan proceeds." In total the Justice Department accuses the individuals of seeking over $24 million collectively and obtaining at least $17 million in PPP funds.https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/florida-recording-artist-and-pennsylvania-man-charged-role-24-million-covid-relief-fraudhttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/7277334-Johnson-Complainthttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/synergy-towing-and-transport-flourtown-pa-19031
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95ChristianJohnson$695,000$3,005,000NYNNYYNew YorkMillion Man, LLCMBE Capital PartnersFebruary 19, 2021
According to allegations, Christian Johnson "submitted multiple fraudulent PPP loan applications on behalf of a company called Million Man LLC... The complaint further alleges that in support of the fraudulent loan applications, Johnson submitted falsified federal tax documents payroll records."
https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdny/pr/buffalo-man-charged-covid-relief-fraud
https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20489862-c-johnson-complaint
https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/million-man-llc-buffalo-ny-14207
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102KeithJohnson$123,500$123,500NNNNYNTexasKJR Entertainment Holding, LLCProsperity BankMarch 10, 2021
According to allegations, Johnson submitted payroll information forms on which he attested to an employee’s current status when, in fact, the employee had quit in January 2020, and that Johnson was ineligible for the funds due to a pending indictment in a separate case.
https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdtx/pr/bar-owner-charged-fraudulently-receiving-funds-cares-act-program
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20519385-keith-anton-johnson-indictment
https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/kjr-entertainment-holding-llc-college-station-tx-77840
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47Larry Jordan$5,584,033$7,594,182NYNNYYNew York5 Stems, LLC (1); 5 Stems Inc. (2); FLE, LLC (3); HHDonDeck (4); Standard Ascension (5)Enterprise Corporation (1); Evolve Bank & Trust (2)September 8, 2020Allegedly, the two brothers used several defunct companies to apply for federally backed loans through the Paycheck Protection Program. A supporting criminal complaint alleges that Larry Jordan wired over $600,000 to his brother, Sutukh El after receiving at least one successful PPP loan.https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/new-york-brothers-charged-covid-relief-fraudhttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7208999-Jordan-et-al-Complaint.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/5-stems-lancaster-ny-14086https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/5-stems-inc-memphis-tn-38104
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110FrancisJoseph$179,999$179,999NNYNNNColorado
Springs Medical Associates, P.C. (a/k/a Springs Medical Associates, Inc.)
Kabbage, Inc.March 17, 2021
According to the indictment, Joseph applied for a PPP loan on behalf of his medical practice, after he had been fired from the practice and lacked the authority to conduct the transaction.
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/colorado-physician-charged-misappropriating-thousands-three-different-covid-relief-programs
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20611896-joseph-indictment
https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/springs-medical-associates-pc-highlands-ranch-co-co-80130He also applied for a $253K PPP loan, which isn't at issue in this case.
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10Ahmad Kanan$47,000$119,560YNNNNNNWisconsinAltin Labs, Inc.Cross River BankJuly 8, 2020According to allegations, Ahmad Kanan applied for two PPP loans totalling $119,560 in which he knowingly answered "no" on whether or not he was currently facing any criminal charges. Kanan knew he was previously indicted in October 2019 for access device fraud in Wisconsin. Upon receiving one successful loan, he allegedly transferred $47,060 to his personal checking account.https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdwi/pr/madison-man-pleads-guilty-cares-act-fraud-access-device-fraudhttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7033425-Kanan-Indictment.htmlhttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/altin-labs-inc-milwaukee-wi-53203
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86HassanKanyike$1,002,550$1,002,550YYNNNYYCaliforniaFalcon Motors (1); HK Development International (2)Celtic Bank Corporation; BSD Capital, LLC; Readycap Lending, LLC; December 8, 2020According to a criminal complaint, Kanyike allegedly obtained over $900,000 in funds from the Paycheck Protection Program on behalf of his entities, Falcon Motors and HK Developments. As part of the scheme, he allegedly submitted several fake SSNs for his purported employees and at least one entity was not in existence prior to the start of the PPP.https://www.justice.gov/criminal-fraud/ppp-fraudhttps://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20476384-kanyike-complainthttps://covidbailouttracker.com/company/falcon-motors-inc-panorama-city-ca-91402https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/falcon-motors-los-angeles-ca-91402