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Prosecuting PPP Fraud May Be Harder Than It Seems

This article discusses what tools the government has for pursuing seemingly undeserving PPP borrowers, the obstacles to bringing such cases, and the factors that may influence the government's decision in pursuing criminal or civil cases.

9 minute read June 01, 2020 at 12:03 AM
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Christopher M. Ferguson
Prosecuting PPP Fraud May Be Harder Than It Seems

For anyone following developments in the massive small business stimulus program known as the Payroll Protection Program (PPP), May 14 was an important date.

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