Dawn N. Ison, U.S. Attorney | Department Of Justice Eastern District Of Michigan
On May 29, 2025, Dr. Reginald Eburuche of Southfield was convicted by a federal jury of bank fraud. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr., alongside Special Agent in Charge Cheyvoryea Gibson from the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Detroit Division.
Dr. Eburuche was found guilty of fraudulently obtaining a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan for his start-up business, Renovis Healthcare, during the Covid-19 pandemic in July 2020. Evidence presented at trial showed that after failing to secure a line of credit in 2019 for his new business venture, Eburuche turned to the PPP program as a potential source of funding—seeking $1.7 million at a 1% interest rate. To obtain these funds, he inflated the number of employees and average monthly payroll figures for his company and submitted fraudulent tax documents to support his application. A significant portion of the funds was frozen and seized before the trial.
“When a licensed professional chooses fraud over integrity, the harm runs deeper than dollars,” said U.S. Attorney Gorgon. “Dr. Eburuche stole money meant to keep workers afloat during a time of crisis. This Office will continue to pursue those who exploited these programs for personal gain.”
Cheyvoryea Gibson added, “Dr. Reginald Eburuche’s conviction for Bank Fraud represents not only an abuse of taxpayer dollars but a betrayal of public trust during a time of national hardship.” He commended the efforts of Oakland County Resident Agency members and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for their role in concluding this case.
The prosecution was led by Assistant United States Attorney Carl Gilmer-Hill and investigated by FBI special agents with support from the Small Business Administration and Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
