A Montgomery woman pleaded guilty Thursday to stealing nearly $2 million from the federal government’s COVID-19 relief programs.
MONTGOMERY , Ala. - A Montgomery woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to stealing nearly $2 million from the federal government’s COVID-19 relief programs, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
“Government fraud is not a victimless crime,” said United States Attorney Jonathan S. Ross. “A financial loss to the United States is a loss to the U.S. taxpayer. The U.S. Attorney’s Office, along with law enforcement partners, will continue efforts to identify and prosecute anyone personally profiting from funds intended to provide relief for businesses.”
As a result, Dantzler got approximately $927,338.47 in grants and forgivable loans that she was not entitled to, the DOJ said. “I hope those who defrauded the COVID-19 relief programs are noticing the number of people being held accountable in the justice system for their crimes,” said Demetrius Hardeman, Special Agent in Charge, IRS Criminal Investigation, Atlanta Field Office. “IRS Criminal Investigation special agents and our law enforcement partners continue initiating new investigations on people who diverted COVID-19 relief money into their own pockets which was intended to help economically stress businesses.
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