NewzBrian DePeña, the mayor of Lawrence, Massachusetts, was arrested by the FBI this past Friday on federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering. The allegations involve the misuse of over 1.6 million dollars in economic aid loans intended for small businesses during the pandemic.
Following his initial court appearance on Friday, DePeña was released under specific conditions. As a United States citizen, he remains subject to the ongoing federal legal proceedings regarding these financial accusations.
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