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1 | Unique Case ID | First Name | Last Name | PPP Amount Obtained | PPP Amount Sought | EIDL 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 fraud | Entities Involved | Lender(s) That Approved Loans | Date charges were brought | Notes from DOJ Records | Link to Case Press Release or News Story | Link to charging document | Link(s) to approved loans | Other notes | ||||||||||||||||||||
2 | 84 | Jorge | Abramovs | $1,986,737 | $1,986,737 | Y | N | N | N | Y | Y | Nevada | National 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 Bank | January 24, 2021 | According 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-fraud | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20467850-abramovs-indictment | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/national-investment-group-corporation-las-vegas-nv-89148 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/national-legal-advisors-in-care-of-las-vegas-nv-89148 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/national-legal-advisors-las-vegas-nv-89148 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/national-legal-advisors-in-care-corp-las-vegas-nv-89148 | ||||||||||||||||||||
3 | 74 | Tiffany | Acuff | $20,800 | $20,800 | Y | N | N | Y | N | Y | Y | Arkansas | MTK Custom Creation | Generations Bank | October 15, 2020 | According 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-relief | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20441304-acuff-plea-agreement | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/tiffany-acuff-springdale-ar-72762 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | 49 | Christopher J. | Agard | $396,875 | $396,875 | N | Y | N | N | Y | Y | Georgia | Wild Stylz Entertainment, LLC | Celtic Bank Corporation | September 8, 2020 | According 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-paycheck | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7208880-Duhart-et-al-Indictment.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/wild-stylz-entertainment-llc-marietta-ga-30067 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
5 | 66 | Amir | Aqeel | $16,000,000 | $30,000,000 | N | Y | N | N | Y | Y | Texas | Jonathan's Farms, Inc. | Amerant Bank | November 12, 2020 | According 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-loan | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/7330994-Aqeel-Et-Al-Indictment | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/jonathan-s-farm-inc-houston-tx-77005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | 7 | Joshua T. | Argires | $1,116,907 | $1,116,907 | Y | N | N | N | Y | N | Texas | Texas Barbecue (1); Houston Landscaping (2) | Bank of America; PrimeWay FCU | July 9, 2020 | The 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-fraud | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7014429-Argires-Complaint.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/texas-barbecue-llc-houston-tx-77006 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/houston-landscaping-llc-houston-tx-77006 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
7 | 30 | Phillip | Augustin | $17,400,000 | $34,000,000 | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Ohio, Florida | Clear Vision Music Group, LLC | Celtic Bank Corporation | July 28, 2020 | According 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-scheme | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7016559-Augustin-Complaint.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/clear-vision-music-group-llc-hialeah-fl-33015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | 67 | Richard | Ayvazyan | $4,600,000 | $5,600,000 | Y | Y | N | N | Y | Y | Y | California | Timeline Transport, Inc. (1); Inception Ventures, Inc. (2); Top Quality Contracting (3); G&A Diamonds (4) | Cross River Bank | November 17, 2020 | According 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-covid | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20441287-ayvazyan-et-al-indictment | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/g-a-diamonds-los-angeles-ca-91605 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | 67 | Artur | Ayvazyan | Y | Y | N | N | Y | Y | Y | California | Allstate Towing and Transport, LLC | Cross River Bank | November 17, 2020 | According 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-covid | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20441287-ayvazyan-et-al-indictment | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/allstate-towing-and-transport-llc-los-angeles-ca-91342 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
10 | 66 | Siddiq | Azeemuddin | N | Y | N | N | Y | Y | Illinois | N/A | N/A (defendant was either unsuccessful or was not the name on application) | November 12, 2020 | According 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-loan | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/7330994-Aqeel-Et-Al-Indictment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | 30 | Yashica | Bain | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Florida | Microblading Brow Studio, LLC | Celtic Bank Corporation | March 16, 2021 | Part of Augustin case | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20614838-bain-complaint-and-affidavit | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/microblading-brow-studio-llc-miramar-fl-33025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | 83 | Micah | Baisden | $300,000 | $300,000 | N | N | N | N | Y | Y | Georgia | Power House Sports Academy, LLC | Celtic Bank Corporation | January 12, 2021 | According 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-scheme | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20463323-jarmaine-et-al-indictment | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/power-house-sports-academy-doraville-ga-30340 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | 66 | Rifat | Bajwa | N | Y | N | N | Y | Y | Texas | Kata Services, LLC | Fundbox, Inc. | November 12, 2020 | According 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-loan | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/7330994-Aqeel-Et-Al-Indictment | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/kata-services-llc-corpus-christi-tx-78415 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | 20 | Darrell | Baker | $590,900 | $590,900 | Y | N | Y | N | N | Y | Y | Michigan | Motorcity Solar Energy, Inc. | Readycap Lending, LLC | June 1, 2020 | Darrell 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-scheme | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7033435-Baker-Complaint.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/motorcity-solar-energy-inc.-detroit-mi-48226 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
15 | 88 | Elan | Bakshi | N | N | N | N | Y | N | Florida | N/A | N/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-takedown | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20476388-markovich-et-al-complaint | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | 66 | Pardeep | Basra | N | Y | N | N | Y | Y | Texas | AF Logistics, LLC (1); Basra, LLC (2) | Community Federal Savings Bank | November 12, 2020 | According 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-loan | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/7330994-Aqeel-Et-Al-Indictment | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/af-logistics-llc-houston-tx-77041 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | 30 | Joshua | Bellamy | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Florida | Drip Entertainment, LLC | Cross River Bank | September 9, 2020 | According 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-scheme | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7205884-Bellamy-Complaint.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/drip-entertainment-llc-miami-fl-33130 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
18 | 9 | Carlos | Belone | $22,500 | $72,500 | N | N | N | N | Y | Y | Florida | R&S Pharmacy, Inc. | Readycap Lending, LLC | July 6, 2020 | The 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-fraud | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7014432-Belone-Complaint.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/r-s-pharmacy-inc-coral-springs-fl-33067 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
19 | 31 | Bern | Benoit | $830,417 | $830,417 | N | N | N | N | Y | Y | California | Transportation Management Services, Inc. | Cross River Bank | August 4, 2020 | According 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) Jackson | https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/five-charged-connection-over-4-million-paycheck-protection-program-fraud-scheme | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7031187-Thomas-et-al-Complaint.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/transportation-management-services-woodbury-mn-55125 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
20 | 63 | Michael | Bischoff | $593,590 | $931,772 | Y | N | N | N | Y | Y | Y | Michigan | Little 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); WebBank | November 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-scheme | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20441270-bischoff-information | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/passport-pizza-clinton-twps-mi-48035 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/marvel-media-llc-macomb-mi-48044 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/d-brands-inc-clinton-township-mi-48038 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/little-dino-s-usa-inc-macomb-mi-48044 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/group-1-enterprises-inc-macomb-mi-48044 | ||||||||||||||||||
21 | 88 | Francisco | Bosch | N | N | N | N | Y | N | Florida | N/A | N/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-takedown | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20476388-markovich-et-al-complaint | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | 30 | Keyaira | Bostic | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Florida | I Am Liquid, Inc. | Celtic Bank Corporation | August 3, 2020 | According 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-scheme | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7016555-Bostic-Complaint.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/i-am-liquid-inc-pembroke-pines-fl-33025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | 36 | Kyle | Brenizer | $841,000 | $1,682,000 | N | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Minnesota | True-Cut Construction, LLC | Cannot find data linked to approved PPP loan | August 19, 2020 | According 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-laundering | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7049090-Brenizer-Indictment.html | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | 109 | Rudolph | Brooks, Jr. | $1,556,589 | $1,556,589 | Y | N | N | N | N | Y | Y | Maryland | Cars Direct by Gavawn HWD Bob’s Motors | Celtic Bank Corporation | March 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
25 | 41 | Hasan | Brown | $3,664,927 | $3,664,927 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Florida | Tech Savvy Holding Corp. (1); Debs Housekeeping (2); Carter Landscaping Services Inc. (3) | Celtic Bank Corporation; Cross River Bank; Celtic Bank Corporation | August 25, 2020 | According 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-0 | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7048985-Fleuridor-and-Brown-Complaint.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/tech-savvy-holding-corp-aventura-fl-33180 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/debs-housekeeping-services-inc-miami-fl-33130 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/carter-landscaping-services-inc-naples-fl-34116 | |||||||||||||||||||||
26 | 6 | Elijah Majak | Buoi | $2,000,000 | $13,500,000 | N | N | N | N | Y | N | Massachusetts | Sosuda Tech, LLC | Fundbox, Inc. | June 19, 2020 | According 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-0 | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7014431-Buoi-Complaint.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/sosuda-tech-winchester-ma-01890 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
27 | 116 | Christina | Burden | $992,291 | $4,545,738 | Y | Y | N | N | N | Y | Y | California | Blessing Box Co LLC; Burden Consulting Group | Cross River Bank; Celtic Bank Corporation | February 3, 2021 | https://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-95825 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/burden-consulting-group-oakland-ca-94606 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
28 | 28 | David | Butziger | $0 | $105,381 | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Rhode Island, Massachusetts | Dock Wireless | N/A (defendant was either unsuccessful or was not the name on application) | September 2, 2020 | Butziger 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-investigation | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7014426-David-a-Stavely-Affidavit.html | |||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | 81 | Giraldo | Caraballo | $420,000 | $420,000 | Y | N | N | N | N | Y | Y | Florida | Professional Skills, Inc. | Celtic Bank Corporation | January 11, 2021 | According 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-programs | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20497243-caraballo-complaint | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/professional-skills-inc-miami-fl-33177 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | 39 | Brandon | Casutt | $349,775 | $2,691,740 | Y | N | N | N | N | Y | Y | Nevada | Sky DeSign(1); Skyler's C.F. Foundation (2) | Cross River Bank | August 10, 2020 | According 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-house | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7071138-Casutt-Complaint.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/brandon-casutt-las-vegas-nv-89156 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | 34 | Karen | Chapon | $596,931 | $1,096,931 | N | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Nevada | Desert Sun Events (1); Tahoe Weddings and Events (2); Heavenly Tahoe Properties (3) | Cross River Bank | August 12, 2020 | According 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-fraud | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7040097-Chapon-Complaint.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/heavenly-tahoe-properties-las-vegas-nv-89107 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | 30 | Ross | Charno | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Ohio, Florida | OMP Enterprises, LLC (1); PM Autobody, Inc. (2) | Cross River Bank; Celtic Bank Corporation | June 24, 2020 | According 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-scheme | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7016557-Charno-Complaint.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/omp-enterprises-llc-fort-lauderdale-fl-33315 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/pm-autobody-davie-fl-33328 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | 35 | Sheng-Wen | Cheng | $2,800,000 | $3,760,947 | N | N | N | Y | Y | Y | New York | Celeri Network (1); Wynston York (2); Alchemy Finance (3); Celeri Treasury (4); Alchemy Guarantor (5) | Cross River Bank; Celtic Bank Corporation; Bank of America; Customers Bank | August 17, 2020 | According 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-programs | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7039663-Cheng-Complaint.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/alchemy-finance-inc-new-york-ny-10005 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/celeri-network-inc-new-york-ny-10038 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/celeri-treasury-llc-new-york-ny-10005 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/wynston-york-llc-new-york-ny-10005 | ||||||||||||||||||||
34 | 21 | Joseph | Cherry II | $0 | $35,000 | Y | Y | N | Y | N | N | Y | Y | Virginia | Contra Surplus | N/A (defendant was either unsuccessful or was not the name on application) | May 29, 2020 | According 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-scheme | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7033436-Cherry-Indictment.html | ||||||||||||||||||||||
35 | 44 | Jae | Choi | $8,971,457 | $8,971,457 | N | N | N | N | Y | Y | New Jersey | Smart Learning Inc. (1); The Homeschool Buyers Club (2); Educloud, Inc. (3) | First Home Bank (1); Hanmi Bank (2); Cache Valley Bank (3) | September 2, 2020 | Choi, 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-small | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7203823-Choi-Complaint.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/smart-learning-inc.-new-york-ny-10013 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/the-homeschool-buyers-club-inc.-fremont-ca-94538 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/educloud-inc-new-york-ny-10013 | |||||||||||||||||||||
36 | 112 | Wook | Chung | $2,072,587 | $2,072,587 | Y | N | N | N | N | Y | N | Georgia | 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
37 | 85 | Don | Cisternino | $7,210,000 | $7,210,000 | N | N | N | N | Y | Y | Florida | MagnifiCo, Inc. | Fountainhead SBF, LLC | February 3, 2021 | According 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-fraud | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20475155-cisternino-indictment | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/magnifico-inc-new-york-ny-10018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
38 | 30 | Andre | Clark | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Florida | Top Choice LLC | Celtic Bank Corporation | August 3, 2020 | According 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-scheme | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7016561-Clark-Complaint.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/top-choice-southwest-ranches-fl-33330 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | 62 | Attila | Colar | $1,113,112 | $23,236,566 | Y | N | N | Y | Y | Y | California | All Hands on Deck, Inc. (1); The Family Investment Group (2); Oversight Insecurity (3) | Celtic Bank Corporation | September 22, 2020 | According 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-fraud | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20441267-colar-complaint | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/all-hands-on-deck-incorporated-hercules-ca-94547 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
40 | 90 | Brian | Criss | $424,523 | $424,523 | Y | N | N | N | Y | Y | Louisiana | 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-fraud | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20476394-criss-complaint | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/criss-solutions-denham-springs-la-70706 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/anderson-criss-construction-llc-zachary-la-70791 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | 83 | Travis | Crosby | $300,000 | $300,000 | N | N | N | N | Y | Y | Georgia | Faithful Transport Services, LLC | Cross River Bank | January 12, 2021 | According 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-scheme | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20463323-jarmaine-et-al-indictment | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/faithful-transport-services-llc-bamberg-sc-29003 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
42 | 43 | Casey | Crowther | $2,098,700 | $2,098,700 | Y | N | N | N | N | N | N | Florida | Target Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc. | Sanibel Captiva Community Bank | September 1, 2020 | According 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-fraud | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7201340-Crowther-Complaint.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/target-roofing-and-sheet-metal-inc.-fort-myers-fl-33905 | Crowther 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) | |||||||||||||||||||||
43 | 67 | Tamara | Dadyan | Y | Y | N | N | Y | Y | Y | California | Secureline Realty and Funding, Inc. (1); ABC Realty Advisors (2) | Comerica Bank; Bank of America | November 17, 2020 | According 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-covid | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20441287-ayvazyan-et-al-indictment | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/secureline-realty-and-funding-inc-encino-ca-91316 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/abc-realty-advisors-inc-encino-ca-91316 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
44 | 67 | Vahe | Dadyan | Y | Y | N | N | Y | Y | Y | California | Voyage Limo | 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-relief | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20513299-ayvazyan-superseding-indictment | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/voyage-limo-glendale-ca-91205 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | 58 | Samuel | Davis Jr. | N | Y | N | N | Y | Y | Illinois | Davis Development Group, Inc. | Associated Bank, National Association | October 20, 2020 | According 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-scheme | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/7277357-Smith-et-al-indictment | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/davis-development-group-inc-chicago-il-60654 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
46 | 30 | Cindi | Denton | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | California | Emerald Jade Solutions | Celtic Bank Corporation | March 16, 2021 | Part 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
47 | 93 | Miranda | Devlin | $32,700 | $32,700 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | California | Common Nucleus of Cancer, LLC | Centerstone 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
48 | 83 | Stanley | Dorceus | $300,000 | $300,000 | Y | N | N | N | N | Y | Y | Georgia | Elevate Horizons | Celtic Bank Corporation | August 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-scheme | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20476390-dorceus-complaint | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/elevate-horizons-marietta-ga-30062 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | 45 | Michael | Douros | $239,091 | $437,091 | Y | N | N | N | N | Y | N | Utah | Epic Rentals UT, LLC | Cache Valley Bank | August 14, 2020 | Douros 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-protection | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7203817-Douros-Information.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/epic-rentals-ut-llc-south-jordan-ut-84095 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
50 | 88 | Jeffrey | Draesel | N | N | N | N | Y | N | Florida | N/A | N/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-takedown | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20476388-markovich-et-al-complaint | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
51 | 49 | Henry | Duffield | N | Y | N | N | Y | Y | South Carolina | Wild Stylz Entertainment, LLC | Celtic Bank Corporation | September 8, 2020 | According 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-paycheck | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7208880-Duhart-et-al-Indictment.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/wild-stylz-entertainment-llc-marietta-ga-30064 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | 30 | Shanrika | Duhart | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Florida | Hair She Goes, Inc | Celtic Bank Corporation | March 16, 2021 | Part of Augustin case | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20614828-shanrika-duhart-complaint | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/hair-she-goes-inc-coconut-creek-fl-33073 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
53 | 49 | Lauren | Duhart | N | Y | N | N | Y | Y | South Carolina, Georgia | Wild Stylz Entertainment, LLC | Celtic Bank Corporation | September 8, 2020 | According 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-paycheck | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7208880-Duhart-et-al-Indictment.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/wild-stylz-entertainment-llc-marietta-ga-30061 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
54 | 46 | Nikole | Edwards | $19,583 | $19,583 | Y | N | N | N | N | Y | Y | California | Social Savvy Marketing, LLC | Customers Bank | August 31, 2020 | Edwards 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-federal | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7203884-Edwards-Information.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/social-savvy-marketing-llc-san-diego-ca-92101 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
55 | 72 | Joshua | Edwards | $8,417,200 | $6,911,094 | Y | N | N | N | Y | Y | Florida | Aslan International Ministry, Inc. | First Home Bank | December 14, 2020 | According 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.html | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20441302-edwards-et-al-complaint-for-forfeiture | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/aslan-international-ministry-inc-orlando-fl-32810 | Obtained more $ than sought | ||||||||||||||||||||||
56 | 72 | Evan | Edwards | Y | N | N | N | Y | Y | Florida | N/A | N/A (defendant was either unsuccessful or was not the name on application) | December 14, 2020 | According 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.html | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20441302-edwards-et-al-complaint-for-forfeiture | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/aslan-international-ministry-inc-orlando-fl-32810 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
57 | 72 | Joy | Edwards | Y | N | N | N | Y | Y | Florida | N/A | N/A (defendant was either unsuccessful or was not the name on application) | December 14, 2020 | According 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.html | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20441302-edwards-et-al-complaint-for-forfeiture | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/aslan-international-ministry-inc-orlando-fl-32810 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
58 | 72 | Mary Jane | Edwards | Y | N | N | N | Y | Y | Florida | N/A | N/A (defendant was either unsuccessful or was not the name on application) | December 14, 2020 | According 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.html | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20441302-edwards-et-al-complaint-for-forfeiture | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/aslan-international-ministry-inc-orlando-fl-32810 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
59 | 47 | Sutukh | El | N | Y | N | N | Y | Y | New York | 5 Stems, LLC (1); 5 Stems Inc. (2); FLE, LLC (3); HHDonDeck (4); Standard Ascension (5) | Enterprise Corporation (1); Evolve Bank & Trust (2) | September 8, 2020 | Allegedly, 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-fraud | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7208999-Jordan-et-al-Complaint.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/5-stems-lancaster-ny-14086 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/5-stems-inc-memphis-tn-38104 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
60 | 111 | Justin | Etwaru | N | N | N | N | Y | N | Florida | Alpha Pita, LLC | Cross River Bank | March 13, 2021 | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20614836-etwaru-information | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/alpha-pita-llc-miami-fl-33127 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
61 | 27 | Maurice | Fayne | $2,045,800 | $3,725,500 | N | N | N | N | Y | N | Georgia | Flame Trucking, Inc. | United Community Bank | May 12, 2020 | According 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-fraud | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7014430-Fayne-Complaint.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/flame-trucking-inc-dacula-ga-30019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
62 | 87 | Sam | Fiedler | $594,830 | $2,404,520 | Y | N | N | N | N | Y | Y | Arizona | Yellow Turtle Shell, LLC (1); Grand American Homes (2) | Celtic Bank Corporation | December 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-fraud | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20476385-vanscoyk-and-fiedler-information | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/grand-american-homes-safford-az-85546 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
63 | 113 | Marvin | Fitzgerald | Y | N | N | N | N | N | N | Wisconsin | N/A | November 2, 2020 | False statements to law enforcement | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20614843-marvin-fitzgerald-information | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
64 | 41 | Jean | Fleuridor | $60,000 | $60,000 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Florida | Skyline Development & Construction, LLC | Regions Bank | August 25, 2020 | According 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-0 | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7048985-Fleuridor-and-Brown-Complaint.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/skyline-development-and-construction-llc-weston-fl-33326 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
65 | 73 | Izzat | Freitekh | $1,750,000 | $2,180,000 | Y | N | N | N | Y | Y | North Carolina | Green Apple Catering, LLC (1); Aroma Packaging Systems (2); La Shish Catering (3); La Shish Kabob Catering (4) | Readycap Lending, LLC | December 16, 2020 | According 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-fraud | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20431823-freitekh-indictment | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/la-shish-kabob-charlotte-nc-28205 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
66 | 73 | Tarik | Freitekh | Y | N | N | N | Y | Y | North Carolina | N/A | N/A (defendant was either unsuccessful or was not the name on application) | December 16, 2020 | According 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-fraud | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20431823-freitekh-indictment | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/la-shish-kabob-charlotte-nc-28205 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
67 | 31 | Andre | Gaines | $806,710 | $806,710 | N | N | N | N | Y | Y | Georgia | Gaines Reservation and Travel, LLC | Cross River Bank | August 4, 2020 | According 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) Jackson | https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/five-charged-connection-over-4-million-paycheck-protection-program-fraud-scheme | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7031187-Thomas-et-al-Complaint.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/gaines-reservation-and-travel-hiram-ga-30141 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
68 | 30 | Dennes | Garcia | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Georgia | Dhanda Corporation | Celtic Bank Corporation | March 16, 2021 | Part of Augustin case | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20614839-garcia-complaint-and-affidavit | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/dhanda-corporation-marietta-ga-30067 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
69 | 88 | Chrisopher | Garnto | N | N | N | N | Y | N | Florida | N/A | N/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-takedown | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20476388-markovich-et-al-complaint | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
70 | 32 | Kenneth | Gaughan | $2,179,465 | $2,179,465 | Y | Y | N | N | N | Y | Y | District of Columbia | Service 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, LLC | August 10, 2020 | According 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-fraud | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7034706-Gaughan-Affidavit-in-Support-of-Complaint.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/service-animals-of-america-washington-dc-20002 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/certapet-inc-washington-dc-20005 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/official-service-dogs-washington-dc-20005 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/therapetic-solutions-washington-dc-20005 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/therapy-dog-inc-washington-dc-20005 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/esa-registry-international-washington-dc-20005 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/therapy-dog-international-washington-dc-20005 | ||||||||||||||||
71 | 15 | Jase | Gautreaux | $1,757,300 | $13,000,000 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Texas | ENI Marketing, Inc. (1); Wingate Funeral Service Group (2) | Celtic Bank Corporation | June 22, 2020 | According 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-fraud | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7014428-Gautreaux-Complaint.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/eni-marketing-inc.-houston-tx-77063 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
72 | 42 | Antonio | George | $2,339,742 | $3,100,000 | N | Y | N | N | Y | Y | Michigan | ATX 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 Bank | August 28, 2020 | According 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-fraud | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7185093-George-Complaint.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/atx-inc-redford-mi-48239 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/sfx-transportation.inc-redford-mi-48239 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/seven-investment-group-llc-southfield-mi-48075 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/the-kongo-enterprise-redford-mi-48239 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/bless-my-grind-llc-detroit-mi-48219 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/the-black-wolf-inc-redford-mi-48239 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/defined-jewelry-inc-southfield-mi-48075 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/cercle-interieur-inc-southfield-mi-48075 | ||||||||||||||||
73 | 61 | Steven | Goldstein | $655,000 | $1,230,000 | Y | N | Y | N | N | Y | Y | California | Beagle Real Estate Investments (1); Antelope Valley Real Estate Development (2) | Bank of America (x2) | October 27, 2020 | According 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-loans | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20441258-goldstein-complaint | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/beagle-real-estate-investments-northridge-ca-91324 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/antelope-valley-residential-development-northridge-ca-91324 | |||||||||||||||||||||
74 | 13 | Ameet | Goyal | $637,200 | $637,200 | Y | Y | N | N | N | N | New York | Eye Associates Group (1); Rye Eye Associates (2) | Citibank | June 24, 2020 | According 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-program | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7010663-Goyal-Complaint.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/ameet-goyal-rye-ny-10580 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
75 | 31 | Kahlil | Green | $830,000 | $830,000 | Y | N | N | N | N | Y | Y | Ohio | Impact Creations, LLC | Cross River Bank | August 4, 2020 | According 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) Jackson | https://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.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/impact-creations-llc-cleveland-oh-44114 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
76 | 67 | Manuk | Grigoryan | Y | Y | N | N | Y | Y | Y | California | G&A Diamonds; Redline Auto Mechanics | Cross 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-relief | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20513299-ayvazyan-superseding-indictment | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/g-a-diamonds-los-angeles-ca-91605 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/redline-auto-mechanis-inc-pacoima-ca-91331 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
77 | 118 | Frantz | Guillaume | $438,090 | $438,090 | Y | Y | N | N | Y | Y | N | Florida | Five Star Appraisal Services | Celtic Bank Corporation | August 6, 2020 | https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdfl/pr/three-men-who-allegedly-used-existing-shell-companies-and-prior-fraud-experience | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20614844-one-lemy-guillaume-complaint | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
78 | 58 | Robert | Hamilton | N | Y | N | N | Y | Y | Wisconsin | Glory Transportation Services, LLC | Associated Bank, National Association | October 20, 2020 | According 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-scheme | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/7277357-Smith-et-al-indictment | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/glory-transportation-services-llc-milwaukee-wi-53224 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
79 | 19 | Benjamin | Hayford | $0 | $8,944,938 | Y | Y | N | N | N | Y | N | Oklahoma, Texas | Global Policy & Strategy Partners, LLP | N/A (defendant was either unsuccessful or was not the name on application) | June 2, 2020 | Hayford 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-covid | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7012761-Hayford-Complaint.html | |||||||||||||||||||||||
80 | 67 | Arman | Hayrapetyan | Y | Y | N | N | Y | Y | Y | California | ARMAN HAYRAPETYAN DBA HART CONSTRUCTION CO | JP Morgan Chase | 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-relief | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20513299-ayvazyan-superseding-indictment | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/arman-hayrapetyan-dba-hart-construction-co-los-angeles-ca-90029 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
81 | 58 | Jonathan | Henley | N | Y | N | N | Y | Y | Illinois | Premier Logistic Solutions, LLC | Cannot find data linked to approved PPP loan | October 20, 2020 | According 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-scheme | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/7277357-Smith-et-al-indictment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
82 | 2 | David T. | Hines | $3,984,557 | $13,542,741 | Y | N | N | N | N | Y | N | Florida | Unified Relocation Solutions LLC (1); Promaster Movers, Inc. (2); Cash in Holdings LLC (3); We-Pack Moving LLC (4) | Bank of America | July 23, 2020 | In 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-loans | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7010655-Hines-Complaint.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/unified-relocation-solutions-llc-miami-fl-33131 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/promaster-movers-inc.-miami-fl-33132 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/cash-in-holdings-llc-david-hines-fl-33137 | ||||||||||||||||||||
83 | 70 | Victoria Dieuy | Ho | N | N | N | N | Y | Y | New York | Victoria'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, 2020 | According 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-small | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/7337518-Nguyen-Et-Al-Complaint | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/victoria-s-day-spa-nails-2000-inc-hicksville-ny-11801 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/v-victoria-s-nails-spa-inc-garden-city-ny-11530 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/victoria-s-nails-bar-inc-bronx-ny-10463 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/victoria-s-nails-spa-inc-bronx-ny-10475 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/nt-nails-2000-inc-valley-stream-ny-11581 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/nt-victorias-nails-spa-inc-e-northport-ny-11731 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/victoria-s-hair-salon-inc-hicksville-ny-11801 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/hd-new-york-property-inc-bronx-ny-10469 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/ht-new-york-property-inc-bronx-ny-10469 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/phan-s-property-inc-bronx-ny-10469 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/nd-victorias-nails-and-spa-inc-bronx-ny-10460 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/vn-property-inc-hicksville-ny-11801 | ||||||||||||||
84 | 70 | Dat Tat | Ho | N | N | N | N | Y | Y | New York | Victoria'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, 2020 | According 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-small | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/7337518-Nguyen-Et-Al-Complaint | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/victoria-s-day-spa-nails-2000-inc-hicksville-ny-11801 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/v-victoria-s-nails-spa-inc-garden-city-ny-11530 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/victoria-s-nails-bar-inc-bronx-ny-10463 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/victoria-s-nails-spa-inc-bronx-ny-10475 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/nt-nails-2000-inc-valley-stream-ny-11581 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/nt-victorias-nails-spa-inc-e-northport-ny-11731 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/victoria-s-hair-salon-inc-hicksville-ny-11801 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/hd-new-york-property-inc-bronx-ny-10469 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/ht-new-york-property-inc-bronx-ny-10469 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/phan-s-property-inc-bronx-ny-10469 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/nd-victorias-nails-and-spa-inc-bronx-ny-10460 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/vn-property-inc-hicksville-ny-11801 | ||||||||||||||
85 | 83 | Antonio | Hosey | Y | N | N | N | N | Y | Y | Georgia | N/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-scheme | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20497245-hosey-criminal-information | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
86 | 60 | Austin | Hsu | $409,105 | $409,105 | Y | Y | N | N | N | N | Y | Y | Washington State | Evergreen Forest, Inc. (1); Huggtopus Corp. (2); Prodigy Holdings, PLLC (3); Sequoia West Corp. (4) | Cross River Bank; Kabbage, Inc. (x2) | October 26, 2020 | According 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-scheme | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/7277361-Hsu-Complaint | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/evergreen-forest-inc-issaquah-wa-98027 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/huggtopus-corpration-bellevue-wa-98004 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/prodigy-holdings-pllc-bellevue-wa-98004 | |||||||||||||||||||
87 | 49 | Roosevelt | Hunt | $396,875 | $396,875 | N | Y | N | N | Y | Y | South Carolina | Wild Stylz Entertainment, LLC | Celtic Bank Corporation | August 31, 2020 | https://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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
88 | 38 | Tarik | Jaafar | $1,438,500 | $6,600,000 | Y | Y | N | N | N | Y | Y | Virginia | Blue 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, 2020 | According 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-program | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7071128-Jaafar-and-Jaworska-Affidavit.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/blue-pearl-mclean-va-22102 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/global-capital-financing-mclean-va-22102 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/visla-capital-llc-vienna-va-22182 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/washington-capital-group-mclean-va-22102 | |||||||||||||||||||
89 | 14 | Nadine | Jackson | $0 | $2,552,308 | Y | N | N | N | N | Y | Y | Ohio | Extract, LLC | WebBank | June 23, 2020 | Jackson 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-fraud | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7033433-Jackson-Complaint.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/extract-llc-dayton-oh-45404 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
90 | 31 | Carla | Jackson | N | N | N | N | Y | Y | Georgia | N/A | N/A (defendant was either unsuccessful or was not the name on application) | August 4, 2020 | According 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) Jackson | https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/five-charged-connection-over-4-million-paycheck-protection-program-fraud-scheme | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7031187-Thomas-et-al-Complaint.html | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
91 | 77 | Adam | James | $125,900 | $125,900 | N | N | N | Y | Y | Y | Oklahoma | Velocity Innovations, LLC | Regent Bank | December 15, 2020 | According 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-loans | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20497240-james-felony-information | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/velocity-innovations-llc-tulsa-ok-74128 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
92 | 38 | Monika | Jaworska | Y | Y | N | N | N | Y | Y | Virginia | Blue 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, 2020 | According 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-program | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7071128-Jaafar-and-Jaworska-Affidavit.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/blue-pearl-mclean-va-22102 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/global-capital-financing-mclean-va-22102 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/visla-capital-llc-vienna-va-22182 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/washington-capital-group-mclean-va-22102 | |||||||||||||||||||||
93 | 101 | John | Jhong | $1,977,490 | $1,977,490 | Y | N | N | N | N | N | Y | New 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||
94 | 30 | Tonye | Johnson | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Pennsylvania | Synergy Towing & Transportation, LLC | Celtic Bank Corporation | September 18, 2020 | According 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-fraud | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/7277334-Johnson-Complaint | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/synergy-towing-and-transport-flourtown-pa-19031 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
95 | 95 | Christian | Johnson | $695,000 | $3,005,000 | N | Y | N | N | Y | Y | New York | Million Man, LLC | MBE Capital Partners | February 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
96 | 102 | Keith | Johnson | $123,500 | $123,500 | N | N | N | N | Y | N | Texas | KJR Entertainment Holding, LLC | Prosperity Bank | March 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
97 | 47 | Larry | Jordan | $5,584,033 | $7,594,182 | N | Y | N | N | Y | Y | New York | 5 Stems, LLC (1); 5 Stems Inc. (2); FLE, LLC (3); HHDonDeck (4); Standard Ascension (5) | Enterprise Corporation (1); Evolve Bank & Trust (2) | September 8, 2020 | Allegedly, 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-fraud | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7208999-Jordan-et-al-Complaint.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/5-stems-lancaster-ny-14086 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/5-stems-inc-memphis-tn-38104 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
98 | 110 | Francis | Joseph | $179,999 | $179,999 | N | N | Y | N | N | N | Colorado | 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-80130 | He also applied for a $253K PPP loan, which isn't at issue in this case. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
99 | 10 | Ahmad | Kanan | $47,000 | $119,560 | Y | N | N | N | N | N | N | Wisconsin | Altin Labs, Inc. | Cross River Bank | July 8, 2020 | According 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-fraud | https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/7033425-Kanan-Indictment.html | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/altin-labs-inc-milwaukee-wi-53203 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
100 | 86 | Hassan | Kanyike | $1,002,550 | $1,002,550 | Y | Y | N | N | N | Y | Y | California | Falcon Motors (1); HK Development International (2) | Celtic Bank Corporation; BSD Capital, LLC; Readycap Lending, LLC; | December 8, 2020 | According 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-fraud | https://beta.documentcloud.org/documents/20476384-kanyike-complaint | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/falcon-motors-inc-panorama-city-ca-91402 | https://covidbailouttracker.com/company/falcon-motors-los-angeles-ca-91402 |