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As federal criminal defense attorneys at Burnham & Gorokhov, we understand the concerns and uncertainties individuals face when under investigation or charged with a federal crime of fraud, especially in cases involving programs like the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). We’ll review the intricacies of federal investigations into PPP fraud, offering essential information and insights for those who may be under
When it comes to fraud charges, the government must demonstrate that the accused misrepresented or lied with the intention of deceiving someone else. Although the typical fraud case will involve financial or legal harm to the victim, harm is not an element of fraud offenses. For example, attempts and conspiracies to commit fraud are violations of federal law, even if
Fraud is a serious criminal offense that encompasses a broad range of activities and is covered by numerous federal laws. Health care fraud, bankruptcy fraud, and mortgage fraud are just a few of the different types of fraud cases that federal agencies investigate. In each of these cases, the consequences of a prosecution or conviction can be severe, including loss
Aggressive Investigations Require Proactive Defense At the end of September 2022, the Department of Justice (DOJ) launched “Strike Force Teams” to investigate and prosecute Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan fraud. Of the $800 billion distributed through the PPP, some estimate that $100 billion could have been fraudulently spent or obtained. Nearly a quarter of loan recipients, according to these same
PPP Loan Fraud Investigations If you or your business are under investigation for, or have been charged with, alleged fraud involving the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), you need the skilled, experienced PPP Loan Fraud defense attorneys of Burnham and Gorokhov, PLLC, representing you as soon as possible. What Is the PPP? In late March
As we have detailed in prior posts, the DOJ is stepping up efforts to investigate and charge individuals with Paycheck Protection program (“PPP”) fraud. The New York Times reported in August of this year that “[t]here are currently 500 people working on pandemic-fraud cases across the offices of 21 inspectors general, plus investigators from the FBI, the Secret Service, the
The Biden Administration has announced that it will take tough measures against those accused of PPP fraud. President Biden announced a plan to name a Chief for Pandemic Relief Fraud, and called on Congress to provide enhanced resources and penalties. More recently, the DOJ announced that it has established a COVID 19 Strike Force to investigate and prosecute cases of
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