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Apopka Man Sentenced to 63 Months for COVID-19 Wire Fraud and Money Laundering

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Emmet Bowens of Apopka was sentenced to 63 months in federal prison for wire fraud and money laundering related to COVID-19 fraud. The court ordered forfeiture of $739,582, the proceeds from the offenses. Bowens pleaded guilty on January 26, 2026.

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Apopka Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for COVID-19 Fraud

Media Coverage · May 11, 2026

Judge Dalton issued an order.

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  • Wire fraud
  • Money laundering
  • COVID-19 related fraud
  • Forfeiture of proceeds
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Apopka Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for COVID-19 Fraud

Media Coverage · May 11, 2026

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Judge Dalton issued an order.
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Orlando, FL – Emmet Bowens (57, Apopka) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Dalton to 63 months in federal prison for wire fraud and money laundering. As part of his sentence, the court also entered an order of forfeiture in the amount of $739,582, the proceeds of the offenses. Bowens pleaded guilty on January 26, 2026.

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Media Coverage May 11, 2026

Apopka Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for COVID-19 Fraud

Judge Dalton issued an order.

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