The internal affairs department of Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department and federal prosecutors are investigating nearly two dozen officers who potentially stole tens of thousands in pandemic relief funds, The Washington Post reported.

Speaking on a condition of anonymity, sources told the outlet the investigations are focused on the Paycheck Protection Program loan, one of the main aspects of the federal programs designed to mitigate the effects of the lockdowns in which nearly $5 trillion in U.S. taxpayers money was distributed.

“MPD’s Internal Affairs Division is currently investigating allegations involving several members related to fraudulent PPP loans,” police spokesman Paris Lewbel told the outlet. “While MPD does not comment on ongoing internal investigations, we can confirm that, at this time, no member connected to these current investigations has been terminated.”

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