The person at the center of this case
Small Business Administration (SBA) and U.S. Government
Cold Case · Open
176 days waiting
BRANDON JAMES THOMAS
Justice for Small Business Administration (SBA) and U.S. Government — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1What is Brandon James Thomas's current whereabouts and how is he evading federal authorities?
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evidence
Lead #2How many co-conspirators were involved in the $2 million PPP and EIDL fraud scheme and have they been identified?
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clue
Lead #3What specific businesses or entities were fraudulently used to apply for the 26 total loans across the SBA programs?
Brandon James Thomas is wanted by the FBI for his alleged involvement in a sophisticated fraud scheme targeting pandemic relief programs, having applied for and received 17 PPP loans and 9 EIDL loans totaling over $2 million in fraudulent funds. Federal charges of Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud and Wire Fraud were filed against him in November 2025 in the Middle District of Florida. Investigators are seeking information about Thomas's whereabouts and associates involved in the scheme, as he has known ties to multiple Florida locations including West Palm Beach, Davenport, and Broward County.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
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location
Lead #4Why does Thomas have ties to three separate Florida locations (West Palm Beach, Davenport, and Broward County) and which location is most significant to the investigation?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud; Wire Fraud Caution: Brandon James Thomas is wanted for his alleged involvement in the fraudulent application for, and receipt of, Payment Protection Program (PPP) loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) which are administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA). In total, Thomas and others allegedly applied for and received 17 PPP and 9 EIDL loans resulting in a loss of over $2 million to the SBA.
On November 7, 2025, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Thomas in the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, Tampa, Florida, after he was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud and Wire Fraud. Remarks: Thomas has ties to West Palm Beach, Davenport, and Broward County in Florida.
Timeline of Events
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2025-11-07
Federal Arrest Warrant Issued
Brandon James Thomas was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud and Wire Fraud in the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, Tampa, Florida
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Case Information
Incident:November 7, 2025
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 7, 2025
Last Updated:April 29, 2026