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Too Pandemic, Too PPP Fraud
Episode 34

Too Pandemic, Too PPP Fraud

Oh My Fraud · Caleb Newquist

May 24, 20231h 7m

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Show Notes

It’s Paycheck Protection Program Fraud, the sequel! Caleb and Greg explore more PPP fraud in this episode, including a repeat repeat offender, a big conspiracy, funny farm names, and more. 

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Sources:

  • How the Paycheck Protection Program went from good intentions to a huge free-for-all [NPR]
  • Man Awaiting Trial for Covid-19 Bank Fraud Does It Again, Authorities Say [NYT]
  • Scott Township Man Pleads Guilty in $3,8 Million Fraud on the Payroll Protection Program [Justice.gov]
  • Carnegie Man Sentenced to 6½ Years for $3.8 Million Paycheck Protection Program Fraud [Justice.gov]
  • Woman Pleads Guilty for $43.8 Million COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme [Justice.gov]
  • Man Convicted for $27 Million PPP Fraud Scheme [Justice.gov]
  • Seminole County Man Extradited From Croatia To Face COVID Relief Fraud Charges [Justice.gov]
  • Extradited Seminole County Man Sentenced To More Than Eight Years In Federal Prison For COVID Relief Fraud [Justice.gov]
  • Hundreds of PPP Loans Went to Fake Farms in Absurd Places [ProPublica]
  • Prosecutors Struggle to Catch Up to a Tidal Wave of Pandemic Fraud [NYT]
  • Two Fintechs Fueled Extensive Pandemic Relief Fraud, House Report Finds [NYT]
  • Kevin Bacon opens up about family losing most of their money in Madoff scheme [Spectrum News]

Topics

FraudCrimeTrue CrimeScamPPPPandemicCovid-19CovidCoronavirusFinTechSmall BusinessTaxesLoansJailPrisonBillionsMillionsScammerspayment protection programgovernmentUS GovernmentGovernment spendingCPACPEIRSEarmark