United States of America v. Mohammed Maio

Phoenix, Arizona, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiracy to Commit Wire and Bank Fraud, Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering, Bank Fraud, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Materially False Statement During the Acquisition of a Firearm, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 922.

Mohammed Maio, 44, of Phoenix, conspired to fraudulently obtain and misuse multiple Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan relief loans. He submitted false information to secure nearly $2.2 million in loans for multiple businesses that had no employees, and the funds were used for personal enrichment, including the purchase of multiple properties, rather than legitimate business purposes.

In addition to the fraud charges, Maio, a convicted felon, arranged for his mother to purchase a firearm on his behalf in May 2021. Mohammed Maio admitted that he caused his mother to falsely state on the purchase application that the firearm was for her use, rather than his, and that he later illegally possessed the firearm she purchased.

The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 10 years in prison.