The Brief
- A Texas woman was sentenced to three years and five months in prison for her role in a scheme to file fraudulent PPP loan applications.
- Shantelle Hawkins, 43, of DeSoto, conspired to submit 17 fraudulent applications, falsely claiming payroll and tax information to secure over $1.8 million.
- Hawkins used the illicit funds for personal expenses, including paying off a Maserati and purchasing property, which she must now forfeit in addition to paying restitution.
DeSOTO, Texas – A Texas woman was sentenced on Tuesday to three years and five months in prison for her role in a scheme to file fraudulent applications for Paycheck Protection Program loans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
What we know:
Shantelle Hawkins, 43, of DeSoto, pleaded guilty in October to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. …