Justice Department Charges Hundreds for Stealing Over $830 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funds

The Justice Department has charged over 300 individuals for stealing over $830 million in COVID-19 relief funds.
The nationwide sweep resulted in 119 guilty pleas and convictions, over $231 million seized, and over $57 million in court-ordered restitution.
Cases involved fraudulent applications for small business loans, unemployment benefits, and other relief programs.
Over 60 defendants had connections to violent crime and organized criminal networks.
The Justice Department has seized over $1.4 billion in stolen COVID-19 relief funds to date.