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Brandon James Thomas — Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud; Wire Fraud (Small Business Administration PPP and EIDL Loans)

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An FBI wanted notice for Brandon James Thomas, also known as Brandon Thomas and Brandon J. Thomas, sought for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud. It states that Thomas is wanted for his alleged involvement in fraudulent applications for, and receipt of, PPP loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans administered by the Small Business Administration. According to the notice, Thomas and others allegedly applied for and received 17 PPP and 9 EIDL loans, causing a loss of over $2 million to the SBA. It states that a federal arrest warrant was issued on November 7, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida in Tampa, and lists the Tampa field office for tips.

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            BRANDON JAMES THOMAS
                                           Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud; Wire Fraud




                          Photograph taken in 2020

                                                                    DESCRIPTION
Aliases: Brandon Thomas, Brandon J. Thomas
Date(s) of Birth Used: May 16, 1986                                              Place of Birth: Florida
Hair: Dark Brown                                                                 Eyes: Brown
Height: 5'9"                                                                     Weight: 145 pounds
Sex: Male                                                                        Race: Black
                                                                                                  Thomas has multiple tattoos on his body including a tattoo
Nationality: American                                                            Scars and Marks: sleeve on his left arm, a spider web on his right elbow, and
                                                                                                  other tattoos on his abdomen and chest.
NCIC: W233616935

                                                                      REMARKS
Thomas has ties to West Palm Beach, Davenport, and Broward County in Florida.


                                                                       CAUTION
Brandon James Thomas is wanted for his alleged involvement in the fraudulent application for, and receipt of, Payment Protection Program (PPP) loans and
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) which are administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA). In total, Thomas and others allegedly applied for and
received 17 PPP and 9 EIDL loans resulting in a loss of over $2 million to the SBA. On November 7, 2025, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Thomas in the
United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, Tampa, Florida, after he was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud and Wire Fraud.

If you have any information concerning this individual, please contact your local FBI office, the nearest American Embassy or Consulate, or you can
submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.

Field Office: Tampa

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