Florida Pastor's Son Sentenced for Pandemic Loan Fraud

A Florida pastor’s son, Josh Edwards, just got over four years in prison for scamming the Paycheck Protection Program during the pandemic—using fake claims of a massive ministry with 500 employees to steal millions. He even used some cash for a luxury home near Disney World. His father, also Canadian, had charges dropped due to dementia, while Josh, despite autism and learning challenges, was deemed fit to stand trial. His Canadian citizenship means deportation is almost certain after his sentence. This case is just one of hundreds prosecuted nationwide, sending a clear message: pandemic relief wasn’t a free-for-all—and scammers will pay. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6910c2826f3a3c99