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PPP and EIDL loan fraud cases

Federal prosecutions and settlements involving PPP and EIDL loan, compiled from Justice Department announcements, with a state-by-state breakdown.

DOJ announcements
574
Since January 20, 2025
Sentencings
211
Pleaded guilty 119 · Civil settlement 110
Largest amount named
$109M
alleged loss · 2025

PPP/EIDL fraud cases by state

Where to report PPP and EIDL loan fraud

Full steps and reward rules: how to report PPP and EIDL loan fraud.

Latest announcements

DateAnnouncementStateStageAmount
2026-10-20Urbandale Business Man Sentenced to 24 Months in Federal Prison for PPP Loan Fraud and Bankruptcy FraudIowaSentenced$266K
2026-10-16Miracle-Ear and its Foundation Agree to Pay over $6.4 Million to Resolve False Claims Allegations Concerning the Paycheck Protection ProgramWisconsinCivil settlement$6.5M
2026-10-14Phoenix Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for $2.2 Million Covid-19 Fraud Scheme and Firearm OffensesArizonaSentenced$2.2M
2026-10-14Denver Man Sentenced To 30 Months In Federal Prison After Pleading Guilty to Bank Fraud, Money LaunderingColoradoSentenced—
2026-10-09North Hollywood Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Federal Prison for COVID-19 FraudCaliforniaSentenced$5M
2026-10-09California Businessman Sentenced to Three and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Orchestrating $14 Million Covid-Relief FraudIllinoisSentenced$14.7M
2026-10-08Springfield Company Agrees to Pay $1.24 Million to Resolve Allegations of PPP Loan FraudMassachusettsCivil settlement$1.2M
2026-10-07Elk Grove man convicted of defrauding COVID-era programCaliforniaConvicted at trial$1M
2026-10-07AI data center engineering firm settles PPP lawsuit for $2.48 millionTexasCivil settlement$2.5M
2026-10-05Carnation, Washington, man sentenced to prison for COVID fraud scheme and attempts to steal from deceased Seattle victimWashingtonSentenced—
2026-10-02American Plastics, LLC Agrees To Pay $2.25M Following Improper Receipt Of PPP LoanTennesseeCivil settlement$2.2M
2026-10-01Wichita business owner indicted for Covid-era loan fraudKansasCharged—
2026-10-01Texas Woman Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Wire FraudIllinoisSentenced$312K
2026-09-30Homeowners' associations and private club pay over $2.6M to resolve allegations of fraudulently obtaining pandemic-era loansVirginiaCivil settlement$2.7M
2026-09-29Guilty Plea by Air Force Reservist for PPP Loan Fraud is Another Win for National Fraud Enforcement DivisionFloridaPleaded guilty$20K
2026-09-29Delaware Pastor Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Committing Over $500,000 in Pandemic Relief Fraud and Tax FraudPennsylvaniaSentenced$606K
2026-09-29CPA Pleads Guilty to Committing $2.3 Million COVID-era Loan FraudMichiganPleaded guilty$2M
2026-09-28Beverly Hills Man Sentenced to 24 Months in Federal Prison for Executing Scheme to Defraud $2.3 Million from Taxpayer Funded Pandemic Assistance ProgramMichiganSentenced$2.3M
2026-09-25Former Veterans Affairs Field Examiner Indicted on Federal Fraud Charge Related to COVID 19 Relief ProgramsIndianaCharged—
2026-09-24York Tax Preparer Sentenced to 18 Months In Prison In Bank Fraud Scheme For Submission Of Fraudulent PPP Loan ApplicationsPennsylvaniaSentenced$341K
2026-09-24Roanoke Woman Indicted for COVID Fraud Scheme - Case Advances Fraud Division CrackdownVirginiaCharged—
2026-09-24Inland Empire Man Pleads Guilty to His Role in Crime Ring that Fraudulently Obtained $3.5 Million in COVID Business-Relief LoansCaliforniaPleaded guilty$3.5M
2026-09-24El Paso Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Paycheck Protection Program of More Than $2 MillionTexasPleaded guilty$2M
2026-09-18Georgia Man Sentenced for Using Defunct Trucking Company to Steal More Than $170,000 in COVID-19 Relief FundsDistrict of ColumbiaSentenced$170K
2026-09-18Former banker sentenced for defrauding bank through PPP loan schemeTexasSentenced$2.2M

Source: U.S. Department of Justice press releases, classified by WHIP Reward. Each row is one press release; the same case can appear at several stages, so amounts should not be added. Charged cases are allegations. Search all 574 in the database.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I report PPP and EIDL loan fraud?

SBA Office of Inspector General hotline: Fraud in PPP, EIDL and other SBA programs. National Center for Disaster Fraud: DOJ intake for pandemic relief fraud. America.gov/fraud (WHIP reward portal): Required route if you want a WHIP award of $10,000–$30,000.

Can I get a reward for reporting PPP and EIDL loan fraud?

Yes. Small Business Administration programs are covered by the federal WHIP program, which pays $10,000–$30,000 per tip that leads to criminal charges. Larger cases can be brought under the False Claims Act, which pays 15–30% of what the government recovers.

Sources

  1. U.S. Department of Justice: Whistleblower Rewards Program
  2. SBA OIG hotline
  3. DOJ: Disaster fraud
  4. U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)