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North Carolina PPP and EIDL loan fraud cases

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

All announcements

DateAnnouncementStageAmount
2026-08-05Nigerian Citizen and Three Other Individuals Sentenced in Connection with a $1.7 Million Money Laundering OperationSentenced$1.7M
2026-08-03Raleigh Business Owner Sentenced to Prison for Bankruptcy FraudSentenced$425K
2026-08-03Fayetteville Resident Charged in Nearly $1 Million Pandemic Relief ScamCharged$1M
2026-06-29Robeson County Man Who Stole Over $170,000 in Fraudulent Covid Loans Plead GuiltyPleaded guilty$170K
2026-05-08Vsoft Corporation Agrees to Pay Nearly $2.3 Million to Resolve Allegations It Improperly Obtained A PPP LoanCivil settlement$2.3M
2026-04-27Charlotte Company Agrees to Pay Nearly $1.2 Million to Resolve Allegations It Improperly Obtained a PPP LoanCivil settlement$1.2M
2026-04-10Participant in $542,000 Family Covid Fraud Ring Sentenced to PrisonSentenced$542K
2026-03-12Former Robeson County Sheriff's Deputy and Family Plead Guilty to Stealing Over $542,000 in Fraudulent Covid LoansPleaded guilty$542K
2026-02-11Fake Music Producer Sentenced to Prison for Stealing PPP Loans in Nationwide SchemeSentenced$150K
2025-12-04Ringleaders of National COVID-19 Fraud Scheme Sentenced to 204 Months in Federal PrisonSentenced$10M
2025-06-27Clayton Man with Gun Sentenced to Over Five Years in Prison for COVID-19 FraudSentenced—
2025-06-23Raleigh Basketball Scout and Life Coach Sentenced to Prison for Obtaining Nearly $300,000 in Fraudulent COVID-19 Relief Loans in Nationwide SchemeSentenced—
2025-06-13Asheville Company Agrees To Pay Over $2.1 Million To Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Relating To COVID Pandemic Relief LoanCivil settlement$2.1M
2025-05-29Pastor at Word of God Church Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining More than $400,000 in COVID-19 LoansPleaded guilty$400K
2025-05-22Tiawana Brown And Two Co-Conspirators Indicted For Alleged Scheme To Obtain More Than $124,000 In COVID Pandemic Relief FundsCharged—
2025-04-28Wake Forest Woman Sentenced to Prison for $85K COVID FraudSentenced$85K
2025-04-17Couple Sentenced To Prison For $2 Million Bank Loan And Pandemic Relief Fraud SchemesSentenced$2M
2025-03-13Raleigh Company To Pay More Than $2 Million To Resolve False Claims Act Liability Related to Improper Paycheck Protection Program LoanCivil settlement$2.2M
2025-03-11Clayton Man Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Assistance Fraud, Aggravated Identity Theft, and Illegal FirearmPleaded guilty—
2025-03-07Eastern NC Man Sentenced to Over Four Years for Role in $1 Million Covid Fraud SchemeSentenced$620K
2025-03-03Businesswoman Sentenced For Orchestrating $1.5 Million Fraudulent Disaster Relief Loan SchemeSentenced$1.5M
2025-02-13Conover Company Settles Allegations Related To Receiving An Improper Paycheck Protection Program LoanCivil settlement$460K

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 North Carolina

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 North Carolina, and PPP/EIDL cases in every state.

Frequently asked questions

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

22 announcements since January 20, 2025, or 3.8% 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 North Carolina?

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)