Crime & Safetyscore 220·3 metrosupdated 3m ago
Couple Convicted in $13M Fraud Scheme Targeting Federal Funds for Vulnerable Americans
Jael Watts and Luis Pino-Copete were found guilty of orchestrating a nationwide fraud scheme that stole over $13 million in federal funds intended for elderly, disabled, and homeless individuals. They operated a shell company that falsely claimed to provide transportation services.
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