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Putnam County Man Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining Unemployment and COVID-19 Benefits

https://oig.nasa.gov/office-of-inspector-general-oig/press-releases/putnam-county-man-pleads-guilty-to-fraudulently-obtaining-unemployment-and-covid-19-benefits-2

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – James Lomax, 33, of Hurricane, pleaded guilty today to theft of public money, property or records. Lomax admitted that he fraudulently obtained $13,312 in unemployment benefits, including COVID-19 supplementary funds.


Eastern North Carolina Man Sentenced to Over Four Years for Role in $1 Million COVID Fraud Scheme

https://oig.nasa.gov/office-of-inspector-general-oig/press-releases/eastern-nc-man-sentenced-to-over-four-years-for-role-in-1-million-covid-fraud-scheme

New Bern, NC — A Snow Hill man was sentenced to 50 months in prison for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud related to Covid-19 loans.  In March of 2024, Tyreek Rasheed Exum, 26, was charged in a multi-count indictment alleging various offenses related to a Covid fraud scheme.  On September 24, 2024, Exum pled guilty […]


Upshur County Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Fraudulently Obtain Unemployment and COVID-19 Benefits

https://oig.nasa.gov/office-of-inspector-general-oig/press-releases/upshur-county-man-sentenced-for-conspiring-to-fraudulently-obtain-unemployment-and-covid-19-benefits

Charleston, WV—Christopher Grant, 41, of Buckhannon, was sentenced today to five years of federal probation, including four months on home detention, and ordered to pay $35,168 in restitution for conspiracy to steal public money, property or records. Grant admitted that he fraudulently obtained approximately $14,336 in unemployment benefits, including COVID-19 supplementary funds, and a $20,832 […]


Putnam County Man Sentenced for Fraudulently Obtaining Unemployment and COVID-19 Benefits

https://oig.nasa.gov/office-of-inspector-general-oig/press-releases/putnam-county-man-sentenced-for-fraudulently-obtaining-unemployment-and-covid-19-benefits

Charleston, WV—Gary Lomax, 62, of Hurricane, was sentenced today to five years of federal probation, including four months on home detention, and ordered to pay $29,592 in restitution for theft of public money, property or records. Lomas admitted that he fraudulently obtained approximately $8,760 in unemployment benefits, including COVID-19 supplementary funds, and a $20,832 Paycheck […]


Beckley Man Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Fraud

https://oig.nasa.gov/office-of-inspector-general-oig/press-releases/beckley-man-sentenced-for-covid-19-relief-fraud

Beckley, WV—Mark William Bailey, 51, of Beckley, was sentenced on Friday, October 25, 2024, to five years of federal probation, including one year on home detention, and ordered to pay $451,237.51 in restitution for theft of government monies. Bailey admitted to stealing approximately $451,237.51 in COVID-19 relief loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) […]


Putnam County Man Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining Unemployment and COVID-19 Benefits

https://oig.nasa.gov/office-of-inspector-general-oig/press-releases/putnam-county-man-pleads-guilty-to-fraudulently-obtaining-unemployment-and-covid-19-benefits

Charleston, WV — Gary Lomax, 62, of Hurricane, pleaded guilty today to theft of public money, property or records. Lomax admitted that he fraudulently obtained approximately $8,760 in unemployment benefits, including COVID-19 supplementary funds, and a $20,832 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and […]


Upshur County Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Fraudulently Obtain Unemployment and COVID-19 Benefits

https://oig.nasa.gov/office-of-inspector-general-oig/press-releases/upshur-county-man-pleads-guilty-to-conspiring-to-fraudulently-obtain-unemployment-and-covid-19-benefits

Charleston, WV — Christopher Grant, 41, of Buckhannon, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to steal public money, property or records. Grant admitted that he fraudulently obtained approximately $14,336 in unemployment benefits, including COVID-19 supplementary funds, and a $20,832 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, […]


Port Charlotte Man Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud Related To NASA’s Space Launch System

https://oig.nasa.gov/office-of-inspector-general-oig/press-releases/port-charlotte-man-pleads-guilty-to-wire-fraud-related-to-nasas-space-launch-system-pr-2024-c

Orlando, FL—United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Steven Lukens (54, Port Charlotte) has pleaded guilty to wire fraud. Lukens faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison and has agreed to forfeit $271,024.35, which are traceable to proceeds of the offense. The sentencing hearing is scheduled for May 22, 2024.


Former NASA Employee and Husband Charged in Mortgage Fraud Scheme

https://oig.nasa.gov/office-of-inspector-general-oig/pr-2024-b

December 27, 2023 HOUSTON – A Missouri City couple has been indicted for orchestrating a fraudulent financing and refinancing mortgage loan scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.


Michigan Man Pleads Guilty to Investment Fraud Scheme Involving Fake NASA Contracts

https://oig.nasa.gov/office-of-inspector-general-oig/press-releases/michigan-man-pleads-guilty-to-investment-fraud-scheme-involving-fake-nasa-contracts

October 12, 2023 RICHMOND, Va. – A Marne, Michigan, man pleaded guilty today to a wire fraud charge arising from his participation in an investment fraud scheme.


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