Freddy Urribarri and Mairilin Muñoz, Venezuelan nationals with Temporary Protected Status, face federal charges for defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program. Operating through their company FU & MM General Services, they submitted false loan applications that inflated company revenues and employee numbers, aiming to secure hundreds of thousands in COVID-19 relief funds. Their deceit led to a loan approval of approximately $438,000, and upon receiving these funds, they attempted to obscure their fraudulent activities. Arrested on April 21, both are charged with conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering.
The defendants engaged in a scheme to conceal the nature of the funds, demonstrating how far they went to misuse the COVID-19 relief program.
The fraudulent loan applications claimed inflated company revenues and employee numbers, showcasing a significant deception aimed at exploiting government resources.
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