Democratic pols charged with COVID fraud in Massachusetts

A member of the Massachusetts legislature was arrested Wednesday on charges of pandemic fraud, with federal prosecutors saying he stole more than $700,000 in unemployment and small business money and used it to buy real estate and fund his campaign.

Democratic pols charged with COVID fraud in Massachusetts

TL;DR

  • Massachusetts legislator arrested on charges of pandemic fraud.
  • Accused of stealing over $700,000 in unemployment and small business funds.
  • Allegedly used stolen money to buy real estate and fund his campaign.