June 16, 2022 - Philadelphia, PA
Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced charges against eight employees of the City of Philadelphia for allegedly providing false information in an attempt to illegally obtain Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act. The investigation showed eight individuals while employed at the City of Philadelphia conspired to illegally obtain PUA funds in excess of $300,000. "These arrests are an important reminder that falsely applying for unemployment benefits is a serious crime. These individuals took money away from taxpayers, and we will fight to get those funds repaid. I commend the City of Philadelphia for investigating this fraud, and I encourage others to do the same," said AG Shapiro.Speakers Include:Attorney General Josh Shapiro
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