Tiffany Bowlin PPP case — U.S. District Court, S.D. W. Va.

Case summary

Tiffany Bowlin was prosecuted in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, No. 2:22-cr-00205, over a Paycheck Protection Program loan. She pleaded guilty to count one of a single-count information charging wire fraud under 18 U.S.C. § 1343, with the offense ending March 9, 2022, and the court accepted the plea on February 7, 2023. The government's sentencing memorandum states that she applied for a PPP loan claiming to operate a hair salon in her own name, submitted false IRS documents, and received $20,833 in PPP funds. Sentence was imposed May 4, 2023: five years of probation with the first four months on home detention, a $100 assessment and restitution of $20,833 to the Small Business Administration. Judgment was entered May 10, 2023.

Case at a glance

What was Bowlin sentenced to?

Five years of probation with the first four months served on home detention, under which she is restricted to her residence except for employment, education, religious services, medical or treatment appointments, attorney visits, court appearances and preapproved activities.

How much was the PPP loan, and who gets the restitution?

$20,833. Restitution of $20,833.00 is payable in full to the Small Business Administration at 409 3rd Street SW, Washington, D.C., due and owing immediately, with a $100 special assessment.

What did the government say about the guidelines?

That the probation officer correctly calculated a total offense level of 9, criminal history category I and an advisory range of 4 to 10 months' incarceration, placing the case in Zone B of the sentencing table.