USA v. Suel et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

3:23-cr-00965

Court:

California Southern

Nature of Suit:

Judge:

Ruth Bermudez Montenegro

  1. September 18, 2024

    Jury Finds Eatery Owner Guilty Of COVID Fraud, Tax Crimes

    A San Diego restaurant owner who worked with food delivery services during the pandemic and saw his business improve was convicted by a California federal jury of tax crimes and lying on loan applications to obtain more than $1.7 million in COVID-19 funds meant for struggling businesses.

  2. May 25, 2023

    Calif. Restaurant Owners Lied To Get COVID Funds, Feds Say

    Two San Diego restaurant group owners who were found hiding $2.4 million in cash in their home concealed at least $1.7 million in receipts during the pandemic to bilk federal programs meant to help struggling businesses, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.