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Faced 5+ Years in Prison

People Vs Joseph Amico

Covered by NYDaily News. Las Vegas man accused of threatening a prominent attorney and making vile remarks.

Faced 10+ Years in Prison

People Vs. Anna Sorokin

Covered by New York Times, and other outlets. Fake heiress accused of conning the city’s wealthy, and has an HBO special being made about her.

Faced 3+ Years in Prison

People Vs. Genevieve Sabourin

Accused of stalking Alec Baldwin. The case garnered nationwide attention, with USAToday, NYPost, and other media outlets following it closely.

Faced Potential Charges

Ghislaine Maxwell Juror

Juror who prompted calls for new Ghislaine Maxwell trial turns to lawyer who defended Anna Sorokin.

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WE PROVIDE WHITE GLOVE SERVICE TO CLIENTS
WHO WANT MORE FROM THEIR ATTORNEY

The Spodek Law Group understands how delicate high-profile cases can be, and has a strong track record of getting positive outcomes. Our lawyers service a clientele that is nationwide. With offices in both LA and NYC, and cases all across the country - Spodek Law Group is a top tier law firm.

Todd Spodek is a second generation attorney with immense experience. He has many years of experience handling 100’s of tough and hard to win trials. He’s been featured on major news outlets, such as New York Post, Newsweek, Fox 5 New York, South China Morning Post, Insider.com, and many others.

In 2022, Netflix released a series about one of Todd’s clients: Anna Delvey/Anna Sorokin.

Why Clients Choose Spodek Law Group

The reason is simple: clients want white glove service, and lawyers who can win. Every single client who works with the Spodek Law Group is aware that the attorney they hire could drastically change the outcome of their case. Hiring the Spodek Law Group means you’re taking your future seriously. Our lawyers handle cases nationwide, ranging from NYC to LA. Our philosophy is fair and simple: our nyc criminal lawyers only take on clients who we know will benefit from our services.

We’re selective about the clients we work with, and only take on cases we know align with our experience – and where we can make a difference. This is different from other law firms who are not invested in your success nor care about your outcome.

If you have a legal issue, call us for a consultation.
We are available 24/7, to help you with any – and all, challenges you face.

Which Federal Agencies Investigate PPP Loan Fraud?

Do you think you might be at risk of a PPP loan fraud investigation? The Spodek Law Group is a top rated nationwide, federal criminal defense law firm who can help with any PPP fraud investigation issues. As the scope of the PPP investigations increase, multiple agencies are trying to take lead in investigating and prosecuting fraud. The SBA is auditing any company that received more than $2 million in PPP or more. Many other agencies are conducting their own civil and criminal fraud investigations. It is not unlikely, for companies who committed PPP fraud – to have multiple simultaneous investigations going on.

For all companies who received forgivable PPP loans – it’s important to know that you must be in compliance with the PPP loan. If a federal investigation is about to begin, compliance is what will ensure it does not turn into a federal case. You have to know what the federal agents are looking for which could lead to prosecution. When you face a PPP loan fraud investigation, knowing which agencies are involved –  and what they’re looking for, and their procedures, will result in a successful defense strategy.

Which Federal Agencies Investigate PPP Loan Fraud?

There a few agencies currently in charge of conducting loan fraud investigations. Below we’ll discuss them. Each agency is collecting evidence using subpoenas, filing criminal complaints, and more. Each agency is trying to create cases based on different charges. The goal is the same – figure out which companies unlawfully obtained PPP funds — and determine if those funds were spent incorrectly.

SBA Office of Inspector General

This is the accountability arm of the SBA. The SBA is tasked with auditing and investigating any SBA loans issued. The Auditing and Investigations Division each administer their respective activities throughout the country. The SBA OIG conducts audits of anyone who is issued a SBA loan. Most are conducted in conjunction with the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The SBA-OIG auditing division is involved in all audits of recipients who got PPP loans of $2 million or more. The Investigations Division is handling allegations of PPP loan fraud, on a case-by-case basis. If an investigation shows evidence of fraud, this can lead to prosecution by the local U.S. Attorney’s office. The SBA-OIG is not a law enforcement agency. But, it’s critical to realize that if the SBA-OIG conducts an investigation, you must be prepared to defend yourself of federal criminal charges.

The FBI

The FBI is investigating all types of federal fraud. The White Collar division is responsible for investigating corporate entities, especially anyone who is benefiting from program fraud. The FBI is getting tips of people from all sorts of life, and is taking action on verifiable information. Specifically, when it comes to PPP loan fraud, the FBI is targeting anyone who submitted false information, or fraudulent certification in support of their PPP applications. The FBI is targeting anyone who used PPP loan for unlawful purposes. The structure of the PPP rollout made it easy for ANY company to get funding under the program. There were no stringent enforcement mechanisms, and limited guidance for who could get the funding. This led to allegations of fraud, and many companies violated the PPP requirements – without even knowing it.

The DOJ

The DOJ is targeting and prosecuting anyone who is suspected of fraud under the PPP. The DOJ has started filing PPP related criminal complaints. It continues to file cases against business owners, and scammers who fraudulently applied for and received PPP funds. The DOJ has filed charges such as bank fraud, wire fraud, identity theft, and more. The list will only continue to grow, as the scope of the investigations grow – and as more and more agencies start to cooperate.

The IRS

The IRS is taking an active role in PPP loan fraud investigations. If someone is underreporting or underpaying their federal tax liabilities, then the IRS is taking a role in the case. The IRS Criminal Investigation division is the criminal enforcement arm of the IRS, and it is targeting individuals and companies who are suspected of tax evasion and fraud. The IRS is looking at failing to report income, fraudulently claiming losses, and other misappropriations of business deductions.

How do I know if my business is under PPP loan fraud investigation?

There are many ways to know if your company is under investigation. For investigations that are civil, agencies will give you notice in the form of a target letter, or a civil investigative demand. If your company gets one of these notifications, it’s critical you hire a federal criminal attorney. Even if you’re not facing an investigation, the penalties can be huge, and if they aren’t handled – it can lead to a criminal investigation.

It is possible that SBA audits lead to federal fraud investigations.

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