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Lexington man sentenced in COVID-19 relief fraud gambling case

A Lexington man who secured hundreds of thousands of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds through false claims is headed to federal prison, after authorities said he funneled part of the money into gambling and other personal expenses. John A. Hopkins, 48, was sentenced Tuesday to 24 months behind bars by U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove in Frankfort. Hopkins previously admitted he took part in a fraud and money laundering scheme involving federal pandemic relief programs designed to keep struggling small businesses afloat.

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fromGothamist

6 months ago

Long Island man sentenced to 4 years in COVID-19 loan fraud case

A Long Island business owner was sentenced to four years in prison for stealing over $1.7 million in pandemic relief funds.

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fromMiami Herald

9 months ago

Two women face prison for stealing more than 800K from pandemic loan program

Two South Florida women defrauded over $800,000 in federal loans intended for businesses affected by the pandemic.

fromMiami Herald

9 months ago

2 Venezuelans with TPS jailed after ripping off PPP loans in South Florida: feds

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.