Three Ohio men are accused of scheming to obtain $9 million in federal coronavirus relief money, benefits that they claimed were earmarked for religious groups.
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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.
The three individuals were allegedly part of a six person team attempting to commit wire fraud. Author: Hope Sloop Updated: 2:14 PM EDT May 4, 2021
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On Tuesday, Acting U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan announced that a federal grand jury in Cleveland has indicted six individuals for allegedly partaking in a scheme to obtain $9 million in COVID-19 relief funds from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Terrence L. Pounds, 44; Charles B. Tiller, 37; Terri Davis, 30, of Old Hickory, Tennessee; Randolph Nunn, 48; Samira Abdul-Karim, 27; and Quwan Simmons, 28, have all been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud.
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Six people are accused of trying to steal $9 million in COVID-19 relief funds, the Department of Justice announced Tuesday. (Shutterstock)
CLEVELAND Six people are accused of lying on loan applications to steal $9 million in COVID-19 relief funds, the Department of Justice announced Tuesday.
A federal grand jury in Cleveland indicted Terrence Pounds, 44, from Holland, Ohio, Charles Tiller, 37, of Columbus, Ohio, Terri Davis, 30, of Tennessee, Randolph Nunn, 48, of Canton, Ohio, Samira Abdul-Karim, 27, of Connecticut, and Quwan Simmons, 28, of Connecticut. Each person faces charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud.
Davis, Tiller, Pounds, and Nunn also face charges of money laundering.