Based on these fraudulent applications, the government authorized Bank of America to mail debit cards to McClain and other applicants. These cards, loaded with preset amounts ranging from a few hundred dollars to thousands of dollars, were used by McClain and others to make cash withdrawals at ATMs to fund personal expenses, according to the government.
Financial Impact and Representation
The fraudulent applications in the USC Pandemic Unemployment case sought approximately $1 million in unemployment benefits, successfully obtaining $283,000, according to prosecutors.
The government is represented by Kerry Quinn and Sarah Lee of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California. McClain is represented by Justin Palmer of Filer Palmer LLP.
