April 7, 2022Comments Off on Woman admits to $43M COVID relief fraud scheme
An Oklahoma woman pleaded guilty Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Buffalo to a scheme to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of over $43.8 million in COVID-19 relief loans.
March 31, 2022Comments Off on PPP loan forgiveness poses challenges
Businesses that suffered financially during the COVID-19 pandemic now face a new set of challenges as officials at government assistance programs attempt to recoup funding provided during the height of the health crisis and the resulting economic challenges. When the ...
April 19, 2021Comments Off on Chili man accused of fraud
A Chili man is facing federal charges for allegedly fraudulently obtaining loans through a federal program created to help businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Michael Rech is accused of wire fraud and money laundering for applying for and obtaining three ...
June 3, 2020Comments Off on Strip club sues SBA over PPP loan denial
An Erie County nightclub that features nude dancers is suing the U.S. Small Business Administration for denying a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan application. The PPP was created by Congress to help businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Without the loan, ...
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