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Texas PPP and EIDL loan fraud cases

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

All announcements

DateAnnouncementStageAmount
2026-10-07AI data center engineering firm settles PPP lawsuit for $2.48 millionCivil settlement$2.5M
2026-09-24El Paso Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Paycheck Protection Program of More Than $2 MillionPleaded guilty$2M
2026-09-18Former banker sentenced for defrauding bank through PPP loan schemeSentenced$2.2M
2026-09-15Western District of Texas U.S. Attorney's Office Joins DOJ Fraud Division in Surge Takedown Exceeding $245 Million in COVID-era Loan FraudCharged—
2026-09-14Eastern District of Texas joins DOJ Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG in COVID-Era Loan Takedown Exceeding $245 million in FraudCharged—
2026-08-21Grand jury indicts pair in $11 million pandemic relief fraud schemeCharged$11M
2026-08-05Pflugerville Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Defrauding PPP Loan ProgramSentenced—
2026-05-19Nevada Trusts Ordered to Return Approximately $30 Million Transferred by Convicted FraudstersConvicted at trial$30M
2026-01-20Luxury home builders and owners to pay $2.65 million to resolve loan fraud allegationsCivil settlement$2.6M
2026-01-06Angelina County man sentenced for $9 million fraud schemeSentenced$8.1M
2025-12-18International ocean bottom seismic operations company pays over $4 million to settle False Claims Act allegationsCivil settlement$4M
2025-12-18Co-Founder of Paycheck Protection Program Lender Service Provider Sentenced for $65M COVID-19 Relief Fraud SchemeSentenced$66M
2025-11-24Co-Founder of Paycheck Protection Program Lender Service Provider Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for $63M COVID-19 Relief Fraud SchemeSentenced$63M
2025-11-21Co-Founder of Paycheck Protection Program Lender Service Provider Sentenced for $63M COVID-19 Relief Fraud SchemeSentenced$63M
2025-11-05Ringleader sentenced in multimillion-dollar fraud operation which saddled victims with crushing debtSentenced—
2025-11-03Four individuals charged in COVID-19 loan fraud schemeCharged—
2025-08-15Small business owners charged in fraudulent pandemic loan application schemeCharged—
2025-08-11Founder of Lender Service Pleads Guilty for Role in PPP Fraud SchemePleaded guilty—
2025-06-25Texas Business Owner Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief FraudSentenced$1.8M
2025-06-25International marine company agrees to pay over $3 million to settle False Claims Act allegationsCivil settlement$3M
2025-06-24Seven Dallas-area family members plead guilty to Paycheck Protection Program fraud schemePleaded guilty—
2025-06-23Founder of Lender Service Provider Convicted for Role in Multimillion-Dollar PPP Fraud SchemeConvicted at trial—
2025-06-20Texas Man Charged with Conspiracy to Defraud the United States and Related Offenses in Connection with Alleged Operation of Trucking CompaniesCharged—
2025-05-13Angelina County man guilty of federal violations related to various schemesPleaded guilty—
2025-04-24Prolific fraudster sentenced to 10 years for series of schemes costing victims millionsSentenced$2M
2025-04-16Machining Supplier Settles PPP Lawsuit for $1.5 MillionCivil settlement$1.5M
2025-03-2715 charged in scheme to defraud government aid programsCharged—
2025-03-20North Texas Concrete Manufacturer Settles PPP Lawsuit for $1.8 MillionCivil settlement$1.8M
2025-03-03Nigerian Man Charged With Defrauding Unemployment Insurance, Paycheck Protection ProgramsCharged—
2025-01-29Former FBI Employee Sentenced for Paycheck Protection Program FraudSentenced$40K

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 Texas

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 Texas, and PPP/EIDL cases in every state.

Frequently asked questions

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

30 announcements since January 20, 2025, or 5.2% 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 Texas?

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)