Nine Waterloo residents have been charged with Wire Fraud for allegedly defrauding the COVID-19 relief fund. Lynette Cole-Sykes received nearly $20,000 for her day care business. She allegedly falsely reported her gross income. Kiesha Morman also received nearly $20,000 for her day care business. She reported that made over $95,000 in gross income in 2019 but records say she did not operate the business in 2019. Orenthal James Jones got more than $20,000 for long distance specialized trucking. Records say he did not earn any income from that business, however. Stacey Cole received more than $20,000 for a retail store. That store does not exist. Reid Geerts got just over $19,000 for a construction material wholesale business, however he allegedly did not operate the business. Ida Roby got nearly $21,000 for her retail store but she allegedly falsely reported her gross income for 2019. Allure Roby allegedly did the same for her beauty salon. Shalla Cole is accused of something similar for her day care business. Sheila Cole received nearly $20,000 for personal services but is accused of falsely reporting her gross income.
