From Fox News · Charles Creitz · · 1m 10s
DoJ's Fraud Week Targets Taxpayer Swindlers
DoJ's Fraud Week targets $245m in taxpayer swindlers with 'Fur Lives Matter' case.
In brief
DoJ's Fraud Week targets $245m in taxpayer swindlers with 'Fur Lives Matter' case. U.S. Attorney Matt Price details how a Missouri man fraudulently obtained $56m in SBA funds using fake businesses including 'Fur Lives Matter'. Originally reported by Fox News.
DoJ's Fraud Week Targets Taxpayers
The Department of Justice launched a nationwide fraud crackdown targeting over $245 million in taxpayer losses through 160 criminal defendants.
Fur Lives Matter Case Details
A Missouri man allegedly used 19 fake businesses including 'Fur Lives Matter' to fraudulently obtain $56 million in SBA funds.
SBA Fraud Scheme
Prosecutors claim the legitimate 'Fur Lives Matter' business in another state had no connection to the alleged fraudster, Jamie Gray.
SBA Funds Obtained
Jamie Gray received approximately $820,000 in SBA funds through 29 fraudulent applications for pandemic relief programs.
Operation Show-Me the Money
Missouri and federal officials launched Operation Show-Me the Money to target fraud in state benefit programs alongside the Heartland Fraud Surge.
Vance's Warning
Vice President JD Vance warned that if you 'screwed the American taxpayer', the federal government will cut off your benefits and no longer accept applications.
The short version
U.S. Attorney Matt Price details how a Missouri man fraudulently obtained $56m in SBA funds using fake businesses including 'Fur Lives Matter'.
