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It’s disheartening to see the amount of fraud reported nationally with COVID-19 relief funds, but the public does need clarity on this issue. In Hilo, businessman Carey Mills pleaded guilty last week to wire fraud for using the internet to claim $937,575 in Paycheck Protection Program funds, falsifying payroll documents and tax forms.
Likely there is more of that out there to uncover. Tips can be sent online to 808ne.ws/fraud — or call 866-720-5721.