Western District of Texas U.S. Attorney’s Office Joins DOJ Fraud Division in Surge Takedown Exceeding $245 Million in COVID-era Loan Fraud
From June 12 to Sept. 1, federal prosecutors across the country facilitated fraud enforcement actions spanning over 160 criminal defendants, including approximately 80 newly charged defendants, reaching approximately $245 million dollars in intended loss to American taxpayers.
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From June 12 to Sept. 1, federal prosecutors across the country facilitated fraud enforcement actions spanning over 160 criminal defendants, including approximately 80 newly charged defendants, reaching approximately $245 million dollars in intended loss to American taxpayers.
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2 reports · 1 original report · 1 independent
- U.S. Department of JusticePrimary source · Supports · EN · 100%Western District of Texas U.S. Attorney’s Office Joins DOJ Fraud Division in Surge Takedown Exceeding $245 Million in COVID-era Loan Fraud ↗
- U.S. Department of JusticePrimary source · Supports · EN · 65%U.S. Attorney’s Office Joins DOJ Fraud Division, SBA, And SBA OIG In Surge Takedown Exceeding $245 Million In COVID-Era Loan Fraud ↗
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- Western District of Texas U.S. Attorney’s Office Joins DOJ Fraud Division in Surge Takedown Exceeding $245 Million in COVID-era Loan Fraud Observed
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