Suzanne Jaffe Bloom Discusses COVID-19 Loan Fraud in Bloomberg Law

Winston & Strawn Partner Suzanne Jaffe Bloom was featured in a Bloomberg Law article discussing the increase in whistleblower cases pursued under the federal False Claims Act, alleging fraud by small businesses that got loans from the Paycheck Protection Program. 

Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian Boynton addressed the role individuals can play in fighting PPP fraud in a speech at the Federal Bar Association Qui Tam conference last year and has set up a hotline for employees and others to report fraud.

“Whistleblowers may view this as a call to action, resulting in a marked increase in the filing of claims under the qui tam provisions of the FCA, fueled not only by their desire to expose potential fraud, but also by their hopes of sharing in the government’s recovery and recouping legal expenses,” Suzanne said. 

Read the full article here.