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Lawrence Mayor Arrested for Pandemic Loan Fraud and Money Laundering

Brian Depena, the mayor of Lawrence, Massachusetts, has been arrested on charges of $1.5 million in pandemic loan fraud and money laundering. Allegations include misusing funds intended for his business to finance personal debts and campaign expenses.

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