Utah U.S. Attorney: California Man Admits to Aiding and Abetting Wire Fraud Scheme During COVID-19 That Cost the Federal Government Over $100,000
March 01, 2024
March 01, 2024
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah issued the following news release on Feb. 29, 2024:
A California resident pleaded guilty today to aiding and abetting wire fraud, which led to defrauding the federal government of approximately $114,066 in unemployment benefits during COVID-19, while he was living and working in Utah. He also admitted to aiding and abetting others to fraudulently apply and pay him as compensation.
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A California resident pleaded guilty today to aiding and abetting wire fraud, which led to defrauding the federal government of approximately $114,066 in unemployment benefits during COVID-19, while he was living and working in Utah. He also admitted to aiding and abetting others to fraudulently apply and pay him as compensation.
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