Agents of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) investigated 660 cases of alleged fraud connected to COVID-19 stimulus funds and found more than $1.8 billion over the past two years, according to investigational data made public on Wednesday.
“These cases included a broad range of criminal activity, including fraudulently obtained loans, credits and payments meant for American workers, families, and small businesses,” the IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) division said in a statement.
