U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago Joins DOJ Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG in Announcing Enforcement Surge That Exceeded $245 Million in Covid-Related Loan Fraud

What happened

Federal prosecutors across the country facilitated enforcement actions reaching $245 million in intended loss to taxpayers.

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1. U.S. Department of JusticePrimary source · Supports · EN · 100%
   U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago Joins DOJ Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG in Announcing Enforcement Surge That Exceeded $245 Million in Covid-Related Loan Fraud ↗Sep 14, 2026, 8:00 AM

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• U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago Joins DOJ Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG in Announcing Enforcement Surge That Exceeded $245 Million in Covid-Related Loan Fraud Observed

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1. September 14, 2026 at 8:00 AMFirst reported

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