Massachusetts Pizza Chain Owner Sentenced to Two Years for Defrauding $499K in COVID-19 Relief

The owner of Stash’s Pizza, a Massachusetts-based pizza chain, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for defrauding the U.S. Small Business Administration out of $499,000 in COVID-19 relief loans. The sentencing highlights ongoing scrutiny of fraudulent claims related to pandemic relief funds. This case adds to a growing list of legal actions against individuals accused of misusing federal assistance programs during the pandemic.