Prosecutors: 2 NYPD detectives charged in COVID-19 loan scam
Authorities say the duo used fake tax filings to secure loans for themselves and 65 other people between May 2020 and October 2022.
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Two NYPD detectives accused of participating in a COVID-19 loan scam are facing charges, according to federal prosecutors.
John Bolden, of Valley Stream, and another detective were partners at a tax filing franchise location.
Authorities say the duo used fake tax filings to secure loans for themselves and 65 other people between May 2020 and October 2022.
Valley Stream resident Jacqueline Johnson and Christian Mckenzie, of Wheatley Heights, have also been charged.
Authorities say the suspects face up to 30 years in prison if convicted.
Editor's note: An earlier version of this article stated that both detectives were from Long Island. The story has been changed with updated information.
