Government Program Fraud, False Claims Act & Qui Tam Litigation Playbook

On August 26, 2021, the Department of Justice, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida, and the Small Business Administration’s Office of Inspector General announced a $287,055 settlement resolving alleged violations of the False Claims Act related to a false loan application and misappropriated Paycheck Protection Program loan proceeds by All in Jets LLC owner, Seth A. Bernstein.

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) continues its aggressive pursuit of those attempting to fraudulently obtain funds made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), as reflected in its May 17, 2021 announcement of yet another criminal resolution of a case involving individuals accused of defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).