Tiffany Carter pleaded guilty to making false statements to the SBA to obtain fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) funds totaling $731,972.00. DOJ said the guilty plea was based on statements provided to secure the federally backed pandemic loans.

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Tiffany Carter pleaded guilty in connection with fraud involving federally backed COVID-19 relief programs. Prosecutors said Carter made false statements to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in order to obtain relief financing that was intended for eligible small businesses during the pandemic. The DOJ announcement states that Carter’s conduct resulted in fraudulent PPP and EIDL loans totaling $731,972.00 paid through the SBA program. The case highlights how pandemic-era benefit programs became targets for scammers using misleading paperwork or representations to qualify for funds. DOJ’s position underscores that regulators and prosecutors continue to treat COVID-relief fraud as a priority enforcement area, especially where false claims were used to secure loans meant to stabilize businesses facing economic hardship. For potential victims and compliance personnel, the matter serves as a reminder to scrutinize eligibility requirements, maintain accurate supporting documentation, and verify borrower information used in applications for government-backed programs. The prosecution also reinforces that providing materially false information to government lenders can lead to criminal charges and guilty pleas.