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United States v. Angela Toma and Peter Valente
Date: 09-15-2026
Case Number: 2:26-cr-20385
Judge: Jonathan J.C. Grey
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (Wayne County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Kenton Craig Welkener, Jr.
Defendant's Attorney: John McManus
Description:
Detroit, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with attempted conspiracy to commit fraud.
Peter Valente, and his then wife, Angela Toma, were indicted and charged with offenses involving a scheme to defraud the SBA. Using inactive companies to perpetrate the fraud, Valente and Toma successfully defrauded the SBA and other lenders of over $2,600,000. On June 30, 2026, Toma pleaded guilty Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud, and she is awaiting sentencing. On August 19, 2026, Valente was indicted for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud, multiple counts of Wire Fraud, Money Laundering Conspiracy, and Tampering with Documents and Proceedings.
Peter Valente, and his then wife, Angela Toma, were indicted and charged with offenses involving a scheme to defraud the SBA. Using inactive companies to perpetrate the fraud, Valente and Toma successfully defrauded the SBA and other lenders of over $2,600,000. On June 30, 2026, Toma pleaded guilty Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud, and she is awaiting sentencing. On August 19, 2026, Valente was indicted for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud, multiple counts of Wire Fraud, Money Laundering Conspiracy, and Tampering with Documents and Proceedings.
Outcome:
An indictment is not proof of guilt.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States v. Angela Toma and Peter Valente?
The outcome was: An indictment is not proof of guilt.
Which court heard United States v. Angela Toma and Peter Valente?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (Wayne County), MI. The presiding judge was Jonathan J.C. Grey.
Who were the attorneys in United States v. Angela Toma and Peter Valente?
Plaintiff's attorney: Kenton Craig Welkener, Jr.. Defendant's attorney: John McManus.
When was United States v. Angela Toma and Peter Valente decided?
This case was decided on September 15, 2026.