According to the DOJ, Burke received a PPP loan for $20,415. After receiving the money into his bank account, Burke began making withdrawals and spending it on personal expenses including paying off a loan for a motorcycle.
In November 2021, Burke filed a PPP Loan Forgiveness Application, falsely stating that he had spent the $20,415 on payroll. The Small Business Administration forgave the entire loan amount, the DOJ said.
The case was investigated by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and the United States Secret Service – Jacksonville Field Office.Burke was employed by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office between the dates of August 30, 2021, and December 1, 2022, according to JSO. Mr. Burke was “‘terminated for cause’ with that cause being the fact he was the subject of a criminal investigation while on a probationary employment status,” JSO told News4JAX.
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