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>A former Georgia lawmaker is facing fraud charges for receiving benefits during the pandemic, following a massive alleged scheme in Minnesota where dozens faced accusations of stealing federal funds intended for hungry children.
Former Democrat state Representative Karen Bennett has been accused of collecting $13,940 in federal benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic that she was not entitled to receive, according to a criminal information document filed in federal court.
Bennett previously served as a representative for DeKalb and Gwinnett counties, which encompass Atlanta. She was elected in 2012 and retired on New Year's Day.
The former rep allegedly filed for the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program, starting in April 2020.
Archive: https://archive.today/jA5bl
From the post:
>>A former Georgia lawmaker is facing fraud charges for receiving benefits during the pandemic, following a massive alleged scheme in Minnesota where dozens faced accusations of stealing federal funds intended for hungry children.
Former Democrat state Representative Karen Bennett has been accused of collecting $13,940 in federal benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic that she was not entitled to receive, according to a criminal information document filed in federal court.
Bennett previously served as a representative for DeKalb and Gwinnett counties, which encompass Atlanta. She was elected in 2012 and retired on New Year's Day.
The former rep allegedly filed for the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program, starting in April 2020.
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