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Massachusetts state representative charged in pandemic-loan fraud case

A sitting state lawmaker was arrested and indicted over alleged COVID benefit and loan fraud, giving public corruption a very fresh face.

Why it matters: Fraud indictment

First recorded Aug 26, 2026·Meaningfully updated Aug 26, 2026

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