Lackawanna company to pay $1.5 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations related to improper receipt of PPP funds
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Welded Tube USA, Inc. has agreed to pay $1,500,000 to resolve allegations that it improperly obtained a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), which it was not eligible to receive. This action is part of the Trump Administration’s Task Force to Eliminate Fraud.
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U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Welded Tube USA, Inc. has agreed to pay $1,500,000 to resolve allegations that it improperly obtained a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), which it was not eligible to receive. This action is part of the Trump Administration’s Task Force to Eliminate Fraud.
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- U.S. Department of JusticePrimary source · Supports · EN · 100%Lackawanna company to pay $1.5 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations related to improper receipt of PPP funds ↗
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