DOJ Crackdown Targets $245 Million in COVID Loan Fraud

Federal and state agencies, led by DOJ's Fraud Division, conduct massive fraud takedown.

In a major crackdown, the U.S. Attorney’s Offices, with assistance from the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division, have tackled over $245 million in fraudulent COVID-era loans. This extensive operation was supported by the Small Business Administration and its Office of Inspector General. An impressive collective effort, involving 40 U.S. Attorney's Offices and 20 federal and state agencies, unfolded over two months. With the contribution of Ohio's and Michigan's U.S. Attorney’s Offices, this national takedown marks a significant strike against pandemic-related fraud.