High-Dollar Pandemic Fraud Offers Lessons for Next Relief Bill

The Lamborghinis, Gucci, and jewelry individuals allegedly bought using pandemic business relief funds underscore the work ahead for law enforcement as Democrats ready another stimulus bill.

Already, the Department of Justice has cracked down on dozens of alleged high-dollar schemes that it says cost the government $142 million. The number of cases is only expected to grow because lawmakers opted for speed with a teetering economy. That means oversight has to play catch-up.

“I do not think anyone would dispute that the relief funds were necessary and it was critical to get the funds distributed quickly,” said Sarah Walters, ...