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John Gotti Grandson Gets 15 Months For $1.1 Million COVID Loan Fraud
Mob boss John Gotti's grandson was sentenced to 15 months in prison for COVID loan fraud. He was convicted for a scheme tied to roughly $1.1 million in pandemic relief loans. The case drew attention because of his family name and because it involved pandemic-era government aid.
The outcome underscores law enforcement efforts to police relief programs after widespread fraud during the pandemic. It signals that prosecutors will pursue large-dollar cases and seek prison time even when suspects come from high-profile families.
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- Carmine Agnello was sentenced to 15 months in prison on April 20, 2026, in federal court on Long Island.
- He admitted fraudulently obtaining about $1.1 million through the SBA COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan program via Crown Auto Parts & Recycling LLC.
- Judge Nusrat Choudhury ordered restitution, 100 hours of community service, mental health treatment, and two years of supervised release.
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April 20, 2026