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Feds: Twins From Maryland Used Bogus $1M Loans To Trade Crypto, Buy Sports Car
A pair of twin brothers from Maryland are facing federal charges for fraudulently obtaining $1 million in COVID-19 loans, authorities announced.
Jerry and Jaleel Phillips, 24, of Temple Hills, submit bogus Paycheck Protection Program loan applications (PPP), Economic Injury Disaster loan applications (EIDL), and unemployment insurance claims to get the money, United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron said.
The Phillips brothers created aliases, used the personal identifying information of real people, and used out of business or fake corporate entities to apply…