NEW YORK: A scandal-plagued Republican congressman whose extensive lies have made political headlines since his election last year was arrested and charged by federal prosecutors
Representative George Santos pleaded not guilty to seven counts of wire fraud, three counts of money laundering, one count of theft of public funds, and two counts of making materially false statements to the House of Representatives.
"He used political contributions to line his pockets, unlawfully applied for unemployment benefits that should have gone to New Yorkers who had lost their jobs due to the pandemic, and lied to the House of Representatives," Peace added. Prosecutors say he pocketed US$24,000 in benefits while earning US$120,000 a year at a Florida-based investment firm.
Santos has admitted fabricating much of his biography, including his real name, his religion he falsely claimed to be Jewish - his schooling and his employment history when he ran last year for a House seat representing parts of Long Island, New York.
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