I could spend all day reading US DOJ press releases about crimes and criminals.
This Florida man got $7.2 million in PPP loans and bought a 12-acre estate with a 12,579 sq. ft. residence.
Two years ago, he learned he was being investigated and "fled to Switzerland. He was arrested on April 11, 2021, pursuant to an Interpol Red Notice, as he attempted to enter Croatia from Slovenia by way of Italy." He was extradited from Croatia.
I'm posting links in the replies.
Here's the press release:
Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger has sentenced Don V. Cisternino (47, Chuluota) to eight years and six months in federal prison for wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and illegal monetary transaction. The court also ordered Cisternino to forfeit a total of $1,071,923.98 seized from five different bank accounts, which are funds traceable to proceeds of the offense. In addition, the court entered an order of forfeiture in the amount of $7.21 million, which represents the total proceeds obtained by Cisternino from the wire fraud scheme. The court also ordered Cisternino to pay restitution to the U.S. Small Business Administration in the amount of $7,445,855.89. Cisternino had pleaded guilty on September 20, 2022, after being extradited from Croatia.
Here's the Coronavirus Fraud News at the US DOJ website. The postings started March 18, 2020.
Vicki Meagher