These 22 Long Islanders are accused of stealing nearly $50M in COVID funds
At least 22 residents of Nassau and Suffolk counties have been arrested for bilking the federal government’s marquee business-relief programs, according to a Newsday analysis of federal court cases.
More than $47.9 million was fleeced from the Paycheck Protection Program and COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan program in 2020 and 2021, the analysis shows.
Here's a list of those residents who have been arrested so far.
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