Friday, March 14, 2025

Search results for keyword: Paycheck Protection Program found in 6 News.

the-watchdogs
  • by david hall
PPP fraud investigation sees former Cook County correctional officer charged

Jareli Reyes, 32, is accused of fraudulently obtaining $41,666 in loans in 2021 through the federal Paycheck Protection Program that was established to provide relief to businesses hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Reyes, who resigned last year, is charged with theft, income-tax fraud and wire…

the-watchdogs
  • by david hall
2 Illinois State Police officers accused of PPP loan fraud

One said he ran a "babysitting" company. The other described himself as a "handyman." The Illinois State Police filed complaints against them with a disciplinary board, and a criminal investigation is ongoing.