All announcements
| Date | Announcement | Stage | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | Former Veterans Affairs Field Examiner Indicted on Federal Fraud Charge Related to COVID 19 Relief Programs | Charged | — |
| 2026-09-14 | U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Indiana Joins DOJ Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG in Surge Takedown Exceeding $245 Million in COVID-era Loan Fraud | Charged | — |
| 2026-05-27 | Texas Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Prison For Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud | Sentenced | $2.6M |
| 2026-04-14 | Three Indicted for Wire Fraud Conspiracy Involving PPP Loans | Charged | — |
| 2025-11-25 | South Bend Woman Sentenced to 52 Months in Prison | Sentenced | $454K |
| 2025-11-10 | Former Postal Employee Sentenced for Defrauding Federal Relief Programs | Sentenced | $52K |
| 2025-08-28 | South Bend Woman Ordered to Repay Funds from PPP Loan Fraud | Sentenced | $50K |
| 2025-05-21 | Former IRS Employee Ordered to Repay Funds From PPP Loan Fraud | Sentenced | $55K |
| 2025-03-18 | Portage Woman sentenced to 21 months in Prison | Sentenced | $424K |
Source: U.S. Department of Justice press releases. Amounts should not be added: one case can appear at several stages. Charged cases are allegations.
Where to report PPP and EIDL loan fraud in Indiana
- SBA Office of Inspector General hotline: Fraud in PPP, EIDL and other SBA programs
- National Center for Disaster Fraud: DOJ intake for pandemic relief fraud
- America.gov/fraud (WHIP reward portal): Required route if you want a WHIP award of $10,000–$30,000
PPP and EIDL loan fraud is covered by the federal WHIP program: a tip that leads to criminal charges can earn $10,000–$30,000. More on reporting PPP and EIDL loan fraud, all fraud cases and reward laws in Indiana, and PPP/EIDL cases in every state.
Frequently asked questions
How many PPP/EIDL fraud cases has the DOJ announced in Indiana?
9 announcements since January 20, 2025, or 1.6% of all PPP/EIDL announcements in our database. Each press release is counted separately, so one case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing.
How do I report PPP and EIDL loan fraud in Indiana?
SBA Office of Inspector General hotline; National Center for Disaster Fraud; America.gov/fraud (WHIP reward portal). To be eligible for a federal WHIP award, submit the tip in writing at America.gov/fraud.