In total, the 17 defendants allegedly received $495,171 in assistance and used the money to unjustly enrich themselves, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Today’s announcement is a reminder that the South Florida Strike Force remains fully committed to its mission - to combat and prevent COVID-19 related financial fraud,” stated U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe for the Southern District of Florida. “The U.S. Attorney’s Office and our law enforcement partners will continue to uncover the fraud schemes and hold anyone involved accountable – regardless of an individual’s role in the community.
The maximum sentence for wire fraud conviction is 20 years in prison. The maximum sentence for conspiracy to commit wire fraud is 5 years in prison.
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