Vance warns fraudsters not to ‘screw the American taxpayer’ as operation uncovers $245M in losses
Vice President JD Vance announced a federal crackdown on fraud within COVID-19 pandemic relief programs, uncovering approximately $245 million in losses. The initiative has resulted in the permanent suspension of 870,000 individuals from receiving federal loans for their suspected role in exploiting programs meant to support small businesses and workers. This operation marks an intensified effort to recover taxpayer funds and hold accountable those who misused emergency aid.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The federal government is going after thousands of people suspected of stealing millions of dollars from taxpayers through their participation in a COVID-19 pandemic program meant to protect small businesses and workers, Vice President JD Vance said Monday. The government is permanently suspending 870,000 people from receiving federal government loans after […]
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