SBA Fraud Prosecution Tracker
Documenting every PPP and EIDL fraud prosecution across America
Last updated: January 20, 2026
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| Date | Defendant | State | Program | Amount | Status | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 | 6,900 Borrowers (Mass Suspension) | MN | PPP/EIDL | $400M | Suspended | Pending |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Marcus Williams | FL | PPP | $2.1M | Sentenced | 8 years |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Jennifer Park & Associates | CA | PPP/EIDL | $66M | Sentenced | 10 years |
| Jan 10, 2026 | Robert Chen | TX | EIDL | $890K | Convicted | Pending |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Diamond Financial Group (14 defendants) | GA | PPP | $25M | Arrested | Pending |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Stephanie Hockridge (Blueacorn) | TX | PPP | $38M | Sentenced | 6 years |
| Dec 28, 2025 | Anthony Richardson | NY | PPP | $1.5M | Sentenced | 5 years |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Miami Fraud Ring (8 defendants) | FL | PPP/EIDL | $12.4M | Charged | Pending |
| Dec 18, 2025 | David & Maria Gonzalez | AZ | EIDL | $2.8M | Sentenced | 7 years (each) |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Chicago Auto Group Fraud | IL | PPP | $4.7M | Convicted | Pending |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Kevin Johnson | OH | PPP | $780K | Sentenced | 4 years |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Rena Barrett (Former SBA Employee) | MD | EIDL | $550K | Convicted | Pending |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Las Vegas Restaurant Group | NV | PPP/EIDL | $8.2M | Sentenced | 9 years |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Philadelphia Construction Scheme | PA | PPP | $3.3M | Charged | Pending |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Sarah Mitchell | NC | EIDL | $420K | Sentenced | 3 years |
Notable Recent Cases
Minnesota Mass Suspension: 6,900 Borrowers
SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler announced the suspension of nearly 6,900 Minnesota borrowers for suspected PPP and EIDL fraud totaling $400 million. This represents approximately 7,900 loans flagged for federal investigation.
Jennifer Park Sentenced to 10 Years
California woman sentenced to 10 years for orchestrating $66 million fraud scheme involving fake businesses and identity theft across PPP and EIDL programs.
Palantir Contract Signed
SBA signs $300,000 contract with Palantir for "Fraud Prevention Pilot and Bootcamp" - first-ever partnership. 90-day pilot expected to dramatically increase fraud detection.
Blueacorn Co-Founder Sentenced
Stephanie Hockridge, co-founder of PPP lender Blueacorn, sentenced to 6 years for facilitating tens of millions in fraudulent PPP applications through her lending platform.
Data Sources & Methodology
This database is compiled from public records including:
- Department of Justice press releases and court filings
- SBA Office of Inspector General reports
- FBI and Secret Service announcements
- Federal court records (PACER)
- State attorneys general press releases
- News media reports (verified against official sources)
We update this database weekly. Cases are added once there is official confirmation of arrest, charges, conviction, or sentencing. Amounts listed are as alleged in charging documents or confirmed in plea agreements/convictions.
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