Boston Official Charged with Wire Fraud Over Fake PPP Loan Claiming Fake Mechanic Job

Federal prosecutors have charged Boston public official Reuben Taylor with wire fraud after he allegedly submitted a fabricated PPP loan application, claiming nonexistent work as an auto mechanic to obtain pandemic relief funds.

Taylor, 40, has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of wire fraud, highlighting the ongoing crackdown on fraudulent PPP loans and underscoring the Justice Department's commitment to pandemic‑era aid integrity; the case adds to a growing list of COVID‑relief scams that have drawn scrutiny from regulators and the public alike.