EMPLOYEE AGREES TO CIVIL SETTLEMENT RELATED TO THE RECEIPT OF PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN

An Amtrak customer service representative based in Miami, Florida, signed a civil settlement agreement on April 16, 2024, with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida. The employee agreed to pay a total of $25,400 to the Small Business Administration (SBA), which includes damages, fees and a fine. Our investigation found that the employee submitted a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan application to the SBA that included false statements and information. As a result, the employee received a PPP loan in the amount of $20,810 to which she was not entitled.