DOJ: Current, former IRS workers use COVID relief loans for cars, trips to Las Vegas
According to court documents, the employees allegedly obtained funds under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program by submitting false and fraudulent loan applications that collectively sought over
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The five individuals charged include
He allegedly spent a portion of the money on a Mercedez-Benz and deposited the funds into a personal investment account.
She allegedly used the money for luxury clothes and personal services including manicures and massages.
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Hewitt allegedly submitted multiple EIDL Program applications for a purported fashion business and sought
Court documents state Hewitt spent the money on Gucci clothing and a trip to
Hewitt pled guilty to the wire fraud charge on Tuesday.
Roderick DeMarco White II is charged with one count of wire fraud.
White, who worked for the IRS as a Contact Representative in the
He allegedly used the funds on personal items including a Gucci satchel.
White pled guilty to wire fraud on
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She pled guilty to the wire fraud charge on
Each count of wire fraud carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and each count of money laundering carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
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