Apollo Beach Man Used COVID-19 Funds to Purchase Luxury Vehicle, Hotel: DOJ

Apollo Beach man used COVID-19 funds to purchase luxury vehicle, hotel: DOJ

APOLLO BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — An Apollo Beach man was charged with COVID-19 fraud after buying a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon, a hotel, and cryptocurrency with the funds, the Department of Justice said. Caleb Walsh, 36, was charged with bank fraud, wire fraud, and illegal monetary transactions. According to the indictment, between March 2020 and March 2021, [...]

Apollo Beach man charged with bank fraud in alleged COVID-19-related fraud scheme

An Apollo Beach businessman was charged with bank fraud for allegedly submitting false tax forms during the COVID-19 pandemic.According to the indictment, between March 2020 and March 2021, Caleb Walsh allegedly submitted false and fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications in the names of companies he owned. Walsh allegedly misrepresented the number of employees and the average monthly payroll costs for the companies.Officia…

Apollo Beach businessman charged in $4.8M COVID fraud

Caleb Walsh, 36, faces up to 30 years in federal prison for the alleged fraud. His alleged ill-gotten gains include a Mercedes Benz G-Wagon and a Nebraska hotel.