Uncovering the Dark Side: PPP Loan Fraud Cases in Florida and Beyond

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was introduced to relieve struggling businesses during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic financially. However, as with any large-scale government program, there are bound to be individuals who exploit it for personal gain. Unfortunately, Florida, particularly South Florida, has witnessed a surge in criminal PPP loan fraud cases, exposing the darker side of this otherwise well-intentioned program. My article delves into the prevalence of PPP loan fraud in Florida, highlights specific cases in South Florida, sheds light on political and government abusers of the program, and advocates for actions to prevent such fraud in the future. Almost everyone I know, has heard about or knows someone related to the extensive fraud network surrounding PPP loans. <a href="https://zora.medium.com/uncovering-the-dark-side-ppp-loan-fraud-cases-in-florida-and-beyond-d0b09ceda609">Website</a>