Summer Camp Owner Accused Of $13M COVID Relief Fraud

By Hilary Russ · August 25, 2026, 9:13 PM EDT

Federal prosecutors said Tuesday that 26 summer camps illegally reaped more than $13 million from a COVID-19 relief program after one of their now-bankrupt owners allegedly "repeatedly lied" on loan documents....

To view the full article, register now.

Case Information

Case Title

United States of America, ex rel., et al v. Shabsels et al.

Case Number

7:24-cv-06494

Court

New York Southern

Nature of Suit

Other Statutes: False Claims Act

Date Filed

August 28, 2024