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New Jersey PPP and EIDL loan fraud cases

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

All announcements

DateAnnouncementStageAmount
2026-08-20Real Estate Investor Admits Mortgage Fraud, Covid-19 Relief Program Fraud SchemesPleaded guilty$1.8M
2026-08-13Bergen County Man Sentenced to 24 Months' Imprisonment for Covid-19 Relief Program FraudSentenced$670K
2026-07-21Fashion House Enters Settlement for Receipt of Improper Paycheck Protection Program LoanCivil settlement$2M
2026-04-17Middlesex County Woman Sentenced to 20 Months for Defrauding Multiple COVID-19 Relief ProgramsSentenced$194K
2026-01-20Manufacturing Company Settles Paycheck Protection Program Loan Fraud Allegations for $2.9 MillionCivil settlement$60K
2026-01-07Key Bank Agrees to Pay $7.7 Million to Resolve Branch Manager's FraudCivil settlement$7.7M
2025-12-15Morris County Company Settles Matter Alleging it Received Improper Paycheck Protection Program LoanCivil settlement—
2025-11-24Title Company Owner and Real Estate Investor Admit Mortgage Fraud, COVID-19 Relief Program Fraud SchemesPleaded guilty$1.8M
2025-11-24Group of Pennsylvania-Based Car Companies Settle Matter Alleging Receipt of Improper CARES Act LoansCivil settlement$1.4M
2025-09-22Bergen County Company Settles Matter Alleging Receipt of Improper CARES Act LoansCivil settlement$2.9M
2025-09-17Owner of New Jersey Businesses Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining over $3.2 Million in Paycheck Protection Program LoansSentenced$3.2M
2025-06-25Middlesex County Woman Admits to COVID-19 Relief Program FraudPleaded guilty$194K
2025-06-25Companies Pay $13 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Liability for Allegedly Receiving Improper Paycheck Protection Program LoansCivil settlement$13M
2025-06-09Passaic County Lawyer Sentenced To 21 Months for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $300,000 in Covid-19 Relief FundsSentenced$300K
2025-05-30Bergen County Man Sentenced to Twenty Months in Prison for COVID-19 FraudSentenced$150K
2025-05-28U.S. Attorney's Office Secures Nearly $9 Million in Fraud and Money Laundering Proceeds from Fraudulently Obtained Paycheck Protection Program LoansOther—
2025-05-27Husband and Wife Each Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Covid FraudSentenced$790K
2025-05-06Union County Man Sentenced to 24 Months in Prison for $900,000 COVID-19 Relief Program FraudSentenced$900K
2025-04-29Former Monmouth County Resident Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Role in Fraudulently Obtaining Over $3.7 Million in Cares Act LoansSentenced$3.7M
2025-04-16Delaware Woman Admits Role in COVID-19 Relief Program Fraud SchemePleaded guilty—
2025-04-15Owner of New Jersey Businesses Admits to Fraudulently Obtaining Over $3.2 Million from The Paycheck Protection ProgramPleaded guilty$3.2M
2025-03-24Newark Expediter Admits Conspiring To Give Bribes To Newark Officials And Other FraudPleaded guilty—
2025-02-24New York Woman Charged With Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1,000,000Charged$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 New Jersey

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 New Jersey, and PPP/EIDL cases in every state.

Frequently asked questions

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

23 announcements since January 20, 2025, or 4.0% 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 New Jersey?

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)