Department of Justice announces 15 charged with unemployment fraud
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(WGGB/WSHM) - The Justice Department announced on Thursday, June 18th that 15 people have been arrested and charged in a benefits fraud scheme here in Massachusetts. Federal prosecutors said the case involved nearly $1.5 million in fraud.
The suspects, multiple who are not legal residents, allegedly targeted government assistance.
Alleged cases of benefit fraud have been a target of President Donald Trump’s Administration.
The labor department sent a letter to all 50 state governors — warning them to get serious in fighting fraud and waste in unemployment insurance.
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