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Virginia PPP and EIDL loan fraud cases

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

All announcements

DateAnnouncementStageAmount
2026-09-30Homeowners' associations and private club pay over $2.6M to resolve allegations of fraudulently obtaining pandemic-era loansCivil settlement$2.7M
2026-09-24Roanoke Woman Indicted for COVID Fraud Scheme - Case Advances Fraud Division CrackdownCharged—
2026-09-14Eastern District of Virginia joins DOJ Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG in surge takedown exceeding $245M in COVID-era loan fraudCharged—
2026-08-21Virginia Company to Pay $2.5 Million In Anti-Fraud CaseCivil settlement$2.5M
2026-05-01Tennessee Man Pleads Guilty to Wire FraudPleaded guilty—
2026-04-14Lobbying firm and its owner ordered to pay $400,000 for fraudulently obtained Paycheck Protection Program loansCivil settlement$409K
2026-04-02Norfolk man sentenced to over three years in prison for laundering funds fraudulently obtained from a pandemic relief programSentenced—
2026-03-13Former Navy servicemember sentenced to two years in prison for defrauding a pandemic relief programSentenced$129K
2026-03-11Roanoke Woman Sentenced in Paycheck Protection Fraud SchemeSentenced$1.8M
2026-03-04Sandston business owner pleads guilty to filing false tax returns and fraudulent pandemic relief applicationsPleaded guilty—
2025-11-25Six Virginia nonprofit companies settle Paycheck Protection Program loan allegationsCivil settlement$1.4M
2025-11-25Idaho construction company settles paycheck protection program loan allegationsCivil settlement$5.8M
2025-11-25Alabama corporation settles Paycheck Protection Program false claimsCivil settlement$1.7M
2025-09-26Three local businessmen sentenced for $4M COVID relief schemeSentenced$3.1M
2025-04-04Fashion and beauty companies agree to pay $6.7M to settle False Claims Act allegations involving Paycheck Protection Program loansCivil settlement$6.7M
2025-04-02Medical group agrees to pay $2.8M to settle False Claims Act allegationsCivil settlement$2.9M
2025-03-13Roanoke Woman Pleads Guilty in Paycheck Protection Fraud SchemePleaded guilty—
2025-02-07Dumfries man pleads guilty to nearly $150,000 fraud of COVID relief programPleaded guilty$150K

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 Virginia

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 Virginia, and PPP/EIDL cases in every state.

Frequently asked questions

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

18 announcements since January 20, 2025, or 3.1% 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 Virginia?

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)