Maryland pastor arrested on fraud charges after buying 39 cars with $1.5 million in PPP loans, feds say
Rudolph Brooks bought a Tesla Model 3, among other luxury vehicles
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GREENBELT, Maryland – A pastor in Maryland has been arrested by federal authorities on charges of wire fraud after authorities allege he fraudulently obtained more than $1.5 million in PPP loans.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District of Maryland shared a news release detailing the complaints against Rudolph Brooks Jr., 45, following his arrest on April 2.
Brooks allegedly applied for Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loans on behalf of a company called Cars Direct which lists Brooks as the owner.