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Massachusetts PPP and EIDL loan fraud cases

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

All announcements

DateAnnouncementStageAmount
2026-10-08Springfield Company Agrees to Pay $1.24 Million to Resolve Allegations of PPP Loan FraudCivil settlement$1.2M
2026-08-26Massachusetts State Representative Charged With Pandemic Loan Fraud and Money LaunderingCharged$700K
2026-08-26Massachusetts Mayor Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for Pandemic Loan Fraud and Money LaunderingCharged—
2026-08-14Massachusetts Mayor Charged with Pandemic Loan Fraud and Money LaunderingCharged$1.5M
2026-07-20Former Veterans Affairs Employee Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining Multiple Covid-19 BenefitsPleaded guilty—
2026-07-15Rockland Congruity LLC Agrees to Pay $2.6 Million to Resolve Allegations of PPP Loan FraudCivil settlement$2.7M
2026-06-22Plymouth Man Convicted of PPP FraudConvicted at trial$43K
2026-05-29Louisiana Woman Pleads Guilty to Pandemic Relief SchemePleaded guilty—
2026-05-28Former Suffolk County Corrections Officer Sentenced for COVID Unemployment and Loan FraudSentenced$55K
2026-05-26Peabody Man Pleads Guilty to Theft of Government MoneyPleaded guilty$100K
2026-05-05Veterans Affairs Employee Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining Multiple Covid-19 BenefitsCharged—
2026-04-02Former Suffolk County Corrections Officer Pleads Guilty to COVID Unemployment and Loan FraudPleaded guilty$44K
2026-03-30South Carolina Businessman Who Operated Bowling Entertainment Business in Massachusetts Pleads Guilty to $1.2 Million COVID Relief FraudPleaded guilty$1.2M
2026-03-24Louisiana Woman Charged and Agrees to Plead Guilty in Pandemic Relief SchemePleaded guilty—
2026-03-12Former Veterans Affairs Nursing Assistant Sentenced for Fraudulently Obtaining PPP LoanSentenced$62K
2026-02-19Four Charged With $7 Million Pandemic Relief Fraud SchemeCharged$7M
2026-02-18Plymouth Woman Pleads Guilty to PPP Fraud and Money LaunderingPleaded guilty—
2026-02-18Easton Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Wire FraudSentenced$837K
2026-02-04Boston Man Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Bank Fraud and Wire FraudSentenced$67K
2026-01-30Peabody Man Arrested for Theft of Government MoneyCharged$100K
2026-01-22Akris Inc. Agrees to Pay Over $1.8 Million to Resolve Allegations of PPP Loan FraudCivil settlement$1.8M
2026-01-15The Harvard Club of Boston Agrees to Pay $2.4 Million to Resolve Allegations of PPP Loan FraudCivil settlement$2.4M
2025-12-24Ayer Company Agrees to Pay Over $1.3 Million to Resolve Allegations of PPP Loan FraudCivil settlement$1.4M
2025-12-23Boston Man Pleads Guilty to Loan and Check FraudPleaded guilty—
2025-12-18Veterans Affairs Nursing Assistant Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining PPP LoanPleaded guilty—
2025-12-12Southwick Company Agrees to Pay $2 Million to Resolve Allegations of PPP Loan FraudCivil settlement$2.1M
2025-12-12New York Developer Charged With Defrauding Pandemic Relief Loan Programs of More Than $8 MillionCharged$8M
2025-12-10South Carolina Businessman who Operated Bowling Entertainment Business in Massachusetts Charged with $1.2 Million Covid Relief FraudCharged$1.2M
2025-11-25Former Suffolk County Corrections Officer Pleads Guilty to COVID Unemployment and Loan FraudPleaded guilty$55K
2025-11-18Owner of Chelsea Painting Business Charged With Tax Evasion and COVID-19 Loan FraudCharged$378K
2025-11-13Sudbury CPA Charged With and Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Defraud the IRS and Pandemic Relief FraudPleaded guilty—
2025-11-13Chroma Systems Solutions Agrees to Pay Over $1.9 Million to Resolve Allegations of PPP Loan FraudCivil settlement$1.9M
2025-09-19Easton Man Convicted of Wire FraudConvicted at trial—
2025-09-17Labor Union Agrees to Pay $2 Million to Resolve Allegations of PPP Loan FraudCivil settlement$2M
2025-09-05MED-EL Corporation Agrees to Pay $2.1 Million to Resolve Allegations of PPP Loan FraudCivil settlement$2.1M
2025-08-15Nonprofit Agrees to Pay $1 Million to Resolve Allegations of PPP Loan FraudCivil settlement$1M
2025-07-28Hopkinton Couple Sentenced for Fraud SchemesSentenced$628K
2025-07-07Azumi Limited Restaurants Agree to Pay $3.6M to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Paycheck Protection Program LoansCivil settlement$3.6M
2025-06-26Former Massachusetts Resident Living in California Pleads Guilty to PPP FraudPleaded guilty$50K
2025-06-25Michigan Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Drug Distribution and Loan FraudSentenced$200K
2025-05-23Lawrence Man Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison for COVID Relief Fraud and Social Security FraudSentenced$274K
2025-03-03Florida Woman Sentenced to 10 Months in Prison for Defrauding Massachusetts Housing AgencySentenced$222K
2025-02-13Boston Woman Sentenced for Fraudulently Obtaining COVID-Relief FundsSentenced$19K
2025-02-11Convicted Felon and Related Companies Agree to Pay More than $1 Million to Resolve Allegations that They Falsely Certified Eligibility for PPP LoansCivil settlement$1.1M
2025-01-27Michigan Man Charged with Drug Distribution and Loan FraudCharged—

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 Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts, and PPP/EIDL cases in every state.

Frequently asked questions

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

45 announcements since January 20, 2025, or 7.8% 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 Massachusetts?

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)