| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Jan. 13, 2026, 4:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Jan. 13, 2026, 4:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/13/merrillville-man-gets-2-5-years-for-pocketing-840k-in-covid-19-loans/ |
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A Merrillville man was sentenced to 2.5 years Tuesday for embezzling $840,000 in
COVID-19 relief funds.
Armon A. Hill, 46, pleaded guilty in June to wire fraud. He will also serve two
years on supervised release after prison.
“This is a serious offense,” U.S. District Judge Gretchen Lund said.
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