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West Virginia PPP and EIDL loan fraud cases

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

All announcements

DateAnnouncementStageAmount
2026-09-16One Woman Sentenced and Another Pleads Guilty in COVID-19 Fraud SchemesSentenced—
2026-09-15The Northern District of West Virginia joins DOJ Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG in Surge Takedown Exceeding $245 Million in COVID-era Loan Fraud; Two Morgantown Business Owners Part of National Fraud TakedownCharged—
2026-09-14United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of West Virginia Joins DOJ Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG in Surge Takedown Exceeding $245 Million in COVID-era Loan FraudCharged—
2026-03-20Former Wheeling Business Owner Admits to COVID FraudPleaded guilty—
2026-01-20New Jersey Woman Sentenced to Prison for COVID-19 Bank Fraud and Money Laundering SchemeSentenced$184K
2026-01-09Huntington Woman Sentenced to Prison for COVID-19 Relief Fraud SchemeSentenced$101K
2025-09-18Two Convicted of COVID Fraud in West VirginiaConvicted at trial—
2025-09-16Raleigh County Man Sentenced to Prison for COVID-19 Relief Fraud SchemeSentenced$2.1M
2025-08-21Charleston Woman Sentenced for Role in COVID-19 Fraud ConspiracySentenced$16K
2025-08-12Kanawha County Woman Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Fraud SchemeSentenced$22K
2025-07-16Federal Jury Convicts New Jersey Woman for Crimes Related to COVID-19 Fraud SchemeConvicted at trial$3K
2025-07-16Charleston Woman Pleads Guilty to Aiding and Abetting Money Laundering in Relation to a COVID-19 Fraud SchemePleaded guilty$16K
2025-06-05Charleston Woman Pleads Guilty to Role in COVID-19 Fraud ConspiracyPleaded guilty$16K
2025-05-29Labor Organizations to Pay $5.1 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Paycheck Protection Program LoansCivil settlement$5.1M
2025-04-30Kanawha County Woman Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Relief Fraud SchemePleaded guilty$19K

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 West 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 West Virginia, and PPP/EIDL cases in every state.

Frequently asked questions

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

15 announcements since January 20, 2025, or 2.6% 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 West 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)