Jamel Woods & the Brooklyn PPP Heist 💸 | $112K Pandemic Fraud EXPOSED

Brooklyn’s small businesses fought for survival during COVID-19, but fraudsters like Jamel Woods—aka “Richard Carter”—stole their lifeline. Indicted in 2025, Woods and his crew defrauded the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of $112,000 and laundered $295,000 in Treasury checks, crushing local hopes in a time of crisis.

⚖️ Charges: Wire fraud, bank fraud, identity theft
🚨 Victims: Brooklyn’s bodegas, barbershops & minority-owned businesses
💥 Impact: Stolen jobs, shuttered shops, shattered trust

👉 Learn how fraudsters exploited relief funds while real businesses closed their doors. Brooklyn demands justice—will the system deliver?