Map Shows Where 870,000 Borrowers Were Banned Over Alleged Pandemic Fraud
She said that demand letters were being sent to those suspected of defrauding taxpayers, warning they must pay their debts or face further legal action.The effort falls under the White House's own efforts tied to eliminating fraud, which it has often blamed the Biden administration for. Some of the pandemic-era relief, however, fell under the first Trump administration."Pandemic loan relief was meant to keep American small businesses alive during government lockdowns—not line the pockets of fraudsters," U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a press release.
- ▪She said that demand letters were being sent to those suspected of defrauding taxpayers, warning they must pay their debts or face further legal action.The effort falls under the White House's own efforts tied to eliminating fraud, which it
- ▪Some of the pandemic-era relief, however, fell under the first Trump administration."Pandemic loan relief was meant to keep American small businesses alive during government lockdowns—not line the pockets of fraudsters," U.S.
- ▪Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a press release.
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By Dan GoodingAssociate News Editor0ShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Vice President JD Vance was among Trump administration officials announcing findings of alleged widespread COVID-19 pandemic-era fraud linked to small businesses, totaling more than $39 billion.The announcement from the Small Business Administration (SBA) in Missouri highlighted the federal government's efforts to crack down on fraud, something Vance has taken a keen interest in since January 2025.The SBA said hundreds of thousands of businesses, some legitimate and some fake, had been linked to fraudulent payments of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds and Economic Injury Disaster Loans…
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