Government Program Fraud, False Claims Act & Qui Tam Litigation Playbook

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has vowed to hold accountable the individuals and entities who “knowingly and improperly sought PPP loans or forgiveness of those loans.” In furtherance of this promise, the DOJ has reached settlement with two companies and prosecuted two individuals, all of whom were suspected of fraudulently seeking relief from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

To address the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis, Congress has allocated nearly $660 billion to the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) in forgivable loans to eligible small businesses, non-profits, and certain tribal entities.