Florida man stole $2.6 million in COVID relief, used it to buy boat, engagement ring: DOJ
NAPLES, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida man admitted to stealing $2.6 million in COVID-19 relief funds to buy houses, a boat, and an engagement ring, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
The DOJ said Daniel Joseph Tisone, 35, of Naples submitted false paperwork for Economic Injury Disaster Loan, Main Street Lending Program, and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications.
The applications lied about Tisone’s criminal history, the revenues in his business, the average monthly payroll, and the number of employees.
“In support of the fraudulent EIDL, PPP, and MSLP applications, Tisone submitted false and fictitious payroll and tax documents, as well as a fake commercial lease,” the DOJ...
