California couple sentenced for defrauding paycheck protection program

Jan. 10, 2025 — On Jan. 9, 2025, Senior United States District Judge J. Michael Seabright sentenced Christopher A. Mazzei and Erin V. Mazzei both of Arroyo Grande, California, to 36 months and 27 months of imprisonment, respectively, for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering in connection with a scheme to defraud the government of forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan funds intended for Coronavirus-related relief.  Read More