South Florida beauty-spa owner denies using pandemic loans to lease Bentley SUV and go on shopping spree https://t.co/n5HhTiXStP
A Pembroke Pines spa owner is accused of fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief loans and grants worth more than $851,000 and using the money to lease a Bentley Bentayga and shop at Bal Harbour Shops, federal prosecutors said. https://t.co/4RdvVjoO7S
Broward spa owner used COVID loans for Bentley, luxury shopping spree, feds say https://t.co/xSoMZBiOAW
A Broward County woman, identified as the owner of a spa in Pembroke Pines, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for fraudulently obtaining over $851,000 in COVID-19 relief funds. Federal prosecutors allege that she misused these funds to lease a Bentley Bentayga and finance a luxury shopping spree at Bal Harbour Shops. Despite the charges, the spa owner has denied the allegations, asserting that she did not use pandemic loans for personal expenses. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of fraudulent activities related to pandemic relief programs.