New Hampshire Casino Owner Pleads Guilty to Misusing Over $255,000 in Pandemic Relief Funds
A New Hampshire casino owner admitted to fraudulently obtaining pandemic relief loans intended for small businesses affected by COVID-19.
By The New England Voice Staff··New Hampshire
A New Hampshire casino owner has pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining more than $255,000 in pandemic relief funds, according to federal prosecutors.
The defendant admitted to misusing funds from federal pandemic relief programs designed to help small businesses weather the economic disruptions caused by COVID-19.
The charges are allegations resolved by guilty plea. Sentencing has not yet been scheduled at the time of publication.
Case at a Glance
- State:
- New Hampshire
- Alleged amount:
- More than $255,000 in pandemic relief funds
- Plea:
- Guilty
- Program:
- Federal pandemic relief for small businesses (COVID-19)
- Status:
- Sentencing pending
Official Source
- U.S. Attorney's Office, District of New Hampshire: Announcement of guilty plea.
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