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New York PPP and EIDL loan fraud cases

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

All announcements

DateAnnouncementStageAmount
2026-09-15WDNY joins DOJ Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG in surge takedown exceeding $245 million in covid-era loan fraudCharged—
2026-08-25U.S. Attorney Files Civil Fraud Suit Against Network Of Companies For Fraudulently Obtaining COVID Relief MoneyOther$13M
2026-08-18Vestal Company and Owner to Pay $130,000 to Resolve False Claims Act AllegationsCivil settlement$130K
2026-08-13Adult entertainment clubs agree to pay $354,176 to resolve allegations related to pandemic loan eligibilityCivil settlement$354K
2026-07-10Genesee Valley Club agrees to pay $1.05 million to resolve False Claims Act allegationsCivil settlement$1.1M
2026-05-19Queens Home Care Agency and Home Health Aide Training Center to Pay $2.3 Million to Settle Claims That They Defrauded Paycheck Protection ProgramCivil settlement$2.3M
2026-05-14Lancaster Medical LLC agrees to pay $500,000 to resolve allegations related to Paycheck Protection Program eligibilityCivil settlement$500K
2026-05-07Brooklyn Clothing Company Pays $3 Million to Settle Claims That it Defrauded Federal Covid Loan ProgramCivil settlement$3M
2026-04-21Buffalo man pleads guilty to COVID fraudPleaded guilty$71K
2026-04-20Long Island Man Sentenced to Prison for $1 Million Covid-19 FraudSentenced$1.1M
2026-04-17The Buffalo Club agrees to pay $1.5 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations related to Paycheck Protection Program loan eligibilityCivil settlement$1.5M
2026-03-20United States Attorney's Office collects more than $68,000,000 in 2025 based on fraud, waste and abuseCivil settlement$50M
2026-03-19Albany Manufacturer to Pay $1.9 Million to Resolve False Claims Act PPP Loan CaseCivil settlement$1.9M
2026-02-18Texas and Maryland women plead guilty to COVID fraudPleaded guilty—
2026-02-18Former New York City Police Department Detective Pleads Guilty to Orchestrating Paycheck Protection Program Fraud SchemePleaded guilty—
2026-02-06U.S. Attorney Announces $3.2 Million Settlement With Fashion Company Relating To Improper Receipt Of Paycheck Protection Program LoanCivil settlement$3.2M
2026-01-13Alupress to pay $2.2 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations related to improper receipt of PPP loansCivil settlement$2.2M
2025-12-19$8.39 Million Settlement With College Relating To Improper Receipt Of Paycheck Protection Program LoanCivil settlement$8.4M
2025-11-25Two foreign-controlled companies agree to pay $1.75 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations related to receipt of Paycheck Protection Program loansCivil settlement$1.8M
2025-11-17Transportation companies agree to pay $4.4 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations involving fraudulently obtained PPP loansCivil settlement$4.4M
2025-10-07Brockport woman going to prison for fraud and making false statementsSentenced$65K
2025-09-22Rochester company to pay $1.8 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations related to improper receipt of Paycheck Protection Program loansCivil settlement$1.8M
2025-07-18Amherst businessman sentenced for COVID fraudSentenced$3.2M
2025-05-05Restaurant Chain to Pay $7.8 Million for Misrepresenting Eligibility for Pandemic-Relief FundsCivil settlement$7.8M
2025-03-20Rapids Theatre owner pleads guilty to defrauding COVID relief programs out of more than $1.8 millionPleaded guilty$1.8M

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 York

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 York, and PPP/EIDL cases in every state.

Frequently asked questions

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

25 announcements since January 20, 2025, or 4.4% 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 York?

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)