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U.S. Representative George Santos is currently in custody on federal criminal charges related to big time fraud after the scandalized Rep turned himself in May 10. As reported by The Associated Press, Santos’ indictment states that he used funds for personal matters that his donors offered with the belief that the money would go toward his campaign. Furthermore, the indictment “seeks to hold Santos accountable for various alleged fraudulent schemes and brazen misrepresentations,” US attorney Breon Peace said. “Taken together, the allegations in the indictment charge Santos with relying on repeated dishonesty and deception to ascend to the halls of Congress and enrich himself.”
Santos is facing a total of 13 counts in the indictment. This latest bombshell arrives after a slew of controversies for Santos, who came under fire in 2022 for lying about his political career. Read on to find out more about Santos and his recent legal woes.
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