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ELI5 How did people steal PPP loans? Was it really easy or did they just know how to get around the red tape and stuff? (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago by Don_Dickle@lemmy.world to c/explainlikeimfive@lemmy.world
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I ask because a couple in a state next to me just pled guilty for stealing not one PPP loan at 2.1 million and a second at 1.6 million? Did I miss out on something by being above board?

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[-] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago

My congressmen took a few million for his car dealership, and decided he shouldn't have to pay it back.

[-] Screamium@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Who?

[-] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Mike Kelly, NW PA.

He also sued his own state because we didn't vote for Trump.

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