Indianapolis Resident Pleads Guilty to Preparing and Submitting Fraudulent COVID-19 Relief Loan Applications
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A press release of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania dated Wednesday, May 8, 2024, announcing that Antranette Echols, 57, a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana, pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud before United States Senior District Judge Nora Barry Fischer. According to the release, the court was advised that she prepared and submitted falsified COVID-19 pandemic relief loan applications for borrowers, for which she took a fee, and that some of the borrowers were located in the Western District of Pennsylvania. It states that Judge Fischer scheduled sentencing for August 16, 2024, and that the law provides for a maximum sentence of up to 40 years in prison, a fine of up to $1 million, or both. It was announced by United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan.
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Press Release Indianapolis Resident Pleads Guilty to Preparing and Submitting Fraudulent COVID-19 Relief Loan Applications Wednesday, May 8, 2024 For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Pennsylvania PITTSBURGH, Pa. - A resident of Indianapolis, Indiana, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of wire fraud, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today. Antranette Echols, 57, pleaded guilty to two counts before United States Senior District Judge Nora Barry Fischer. In connection with the guilty plea, the Court was advised that Echols prepared and submitted for borrowers falsified COVID-19 pandemic relief loan applications, for which she took a fee. Some of the borrowers were located in the Western District of Pennsylvania. Judge Fischer scheduled sentencing for August 16, 2024. The law provides for a maximum sentence of up to 40 years in prison, a fine of up to $1 million, or both. Under the federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant. Assistant United States Attorney Gregory C. Melucci is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government. The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Echols. Updated May 8, 2024 Topic Financial Fraud Component USAO - Pennsylvania, Western
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