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JD Vance, SBA announce COVID loan fraud operation in Kansas City
KMBC • • nation
Key Points:
- Vice President JD Vance joined officials at Kansas City's FBI headquarters to announce "Operation No Doze," targeting COVID-era loan fraud involving SBA loans such as PPP and EIDL.
- The operation, led by SBA Inspector General Bill Kirk, will begin with demand letters sent to suspected fraudsters in Kansas and Missouri, warning of consequences for non-compliance.
- Officials emphasized that fraud committed at any time during the pandemic will be pursued, with authorities claiming to have identified offenders and their locations.
- After the announcement, Vance proceeded to a pro-Trump Make America Great Again event in Olathe, Kansas, where he is scheduled to speak alongside Senator Roger Marshall.
- The events highlight ongoing efforts to address pandemic-related fraud and the political activities of key Republican figures ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
