
Leesburg Man Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Relief Fraud, Faces 20 Years
In a striking revelation of fraudulent activity tied to the federal COVID-19 relief efforts, a Leesburg resident has admitted to engaging in wire fraud through deceptive practices aimed at exploiting the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Russell Laraway, 56, an Army Reserve officer, exploited the PPP—a lifeline intended to support businesses, nonprofits, and various entities during […]









