Vance, DOJ announce fraud charges against nearly 80 involving COVID-era programs

U.S. officials, including Vance and the Department of Justice, have announced criminal fraud charges against nearly 80 individuals in connection with COVID-era relief programs.

The enforcement action is part of a coordinated initiative known as the "Heartland fraud surge." The investigation specifically targeted substantial financial losses within major pandemic relief frameworks, including the Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program.