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Former Jets WR Josh Bellamy Charged for Role in $24 Million COVID-19-Relief Fraud Scheme

Former Jets WR Josh Bellamy has been charged for his alleged participation in a $24 million COVID-19-relief fraud scheme, the Department of Justice published Thursday.

Bellamy has been charged for his alleged role in a scheme to file a fraudulent loan application seeking more than $24 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration.

Bellamy is charged with wire fraud, bank fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud.

According to the DOJ, he was arrested Thursday morning.

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