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Kentucky PPP and EIDL loan fraud cases

Every Justice Department announcement of PPP and EIDL loan fraud prosecuted in Kentucky since January 20, 2025.

All announcements

DateAnnouncementStageAmount
2026-09-14WDKY Joins DOJ Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG in Surge Takedown Exceeding $245 Million in COVID-era Loan FraudCharged—
2026-08-14Louisville Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges for CARES Act FraudPleaded guilty$134K
2026-05-21Manufacturing Companies Agree to Pay $2.5 Million to Resolve Improper Paycheck Protection Program LoansCivil settlement$2.5M
2026-04-17Five Arrested in Kentucky and Colorado for Scheme to Fraudulently Obtain $1.6 Million in COVID-19 Relief FundsCharged$1.6M
2026-03-23Manufacturing Company Agrees to Pay $887,234 to Resolve Improper Paycheck Protection Program LoanCivil settlement$887K
2026-03-06Knox County Man Sentenced for Making False Declarations in Bankruptcy ProceedingSentenced—
2026-02-11Lexington Man Sentenced for Money Laundering and Wire Fraud Involving COVID Relief LoansSentenced$1.7M
2025-12-19Lexington Business Owner and Business Agree to Pay $860,000 to Resolve Improper Paycheck Protection Program LoanCivil settlement$861K
2025-11-25London Man Sentenced for Money Laundering Conspiracy Involving COVID Relief LoansSentenced$1.1M
2025-08-15Michigan Man Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 FraudPleaded guilty$39K
2025-06-05Lexington Man Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 FraudPleaded guilty$84K
2025-03-26Frankfort Company Pays More Than $3.8 Million to Resolve Improper Paycheck Protection Program LoanCivil settlement$3.8M
2025-02-24Business Owner Agrees to Pay $1,731,200 to Resolve Allegations He Misappropriated COVID-19 Loan ProceedsCivil settlement$1.7M
2025-01-27Lexington Man Sentenced for Fraudulently Obtaining COVID Relief Loans and COVID Relief Rental AssistanceSentenced$193K
2025-01-22London Man Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Conspiracy Involving COVID Relief LoansPleaded guilty$1.1M

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 Kentucky

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 Kentucky, and PPP/EIDL cases in every state.

Frequently asked questions

How many PPP/EIDL fraud cases has the DOJ announced in Kentucky?

15 announcements since January 20, 2025, or 2.6% 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 Kentucky?

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.

Sources

  1. U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)
  2. SBA OIG hotline
  3. DOJ: Disaster fraud
  4. DOJ: National Fraud Enforcement Division Criminal Tip Rewards Pilot Program, terms and conditions (updated Oct. 20, 2026)