More than a year has passed since U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland established the COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force to utilize the resources of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and partner with various governmental agencies to combat COVID-19-related fraud. Since that time, the DOJ has touted its enforcement efforts in both the civil
PPP Fraud
An Update on DOJ Enforcement Actions Alleging PPP Loan and Healthcare-Related COVID-19 Fraud
Posted in Healthcare, Regulatory and Compliance
The COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force was established in May 2021 to utilize the resources of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and various governmental agencies to combat COVID-19-related fraud. These efforts have led to investigations and prosecutions involving Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) fraud as well as healthcare-related COVID-19 fraud, the extent, and implications of…