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Feds: New Haven woman among 6 charged with fraudulently seeking to obtain $9 million in COVID-relief funding
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CLEVELAND, Ohio — A New Haven woman was among six people indicted for their alleged roles in a scheme to fraudulently obtain approximately $9 million in COVID-19 relief funds guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration under the CARES Act, according to federal authorities.
Samira Abdul-Karim, 27, of New Haven; Terrence L. Pounds, 44, of Holland, Charles B. Tiller, 37, of Columbus, and Randolph Nunn, 48, of Canton, all in Ohio; Terri Davis, 30, of Old Hickory, Tenn.; and Quwan Simmons, 28, of Hartford, all are charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud, according to a statement from federal authorities.