Brazilian prosecutors say the New York congressman-elect used a stolen checkbook and a false name to spend nearly $700 on clothing in 2008.
could be sentenced to up to five years in prison if found guilty of committing fraud in Brazil 14 years ago, as Brazilian authorities announced their intention to revive a 2008 check-fraud case against him.
Back in 2008, according to Brazilian prosecutors, the then-19-year-old Santos used a stolen checkbook and a false name to spend nearly $700 in fraudulent purchases at a clothing store in the city of Niterói, outside Rio de Janeiro. His mother later told police thatGeorge Santos speaks at the Republican Jewish Coalition annual leadership meeting on November 19, 2022 in Las Vegas. The U.S.
His lawyer Joe Murray said on Monday that he was in the process of engaging local counsel to address"this alleged complaint against my client," as reported byEven if Santos does not present a defense in the Brazilian case, he will be tried in absentia and could be sentenced to up to five years in prison if found guilty, plus a fine.
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