NewzFBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrest of Francisco Paulino, a Massachusetts state representative of Dominican nationality. Paulino was taken into custody on Wednesday following allegations of crimes related to the fraudulent use of COVID-19 relief funds and money laundering.
The arrest stems from an investigation into the misuse of federal pandemic assistance packages. Authorities have charged Paulino with offenses tied to the illicit acquisition and laundering of these relief funds.
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