Assessing the fallout from coronavirus relief loan frauds
By 
Martin Woods2020-09-16T17:52:00
In both the U.S. and U.K., millions (perhaps billions) of dollars of coronavirus relief loans intended for small businesses is believed to have been misused. Legitimate businesses have been hurt as a result, writes Martin Woods.
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