Democratic Official Arrested Again Over Alleged $1 Million COVID Relief Fund Scam

Democratic Party officials have been charged with allegedly scamming COVID relief funds for a second time this month, as authorities arrested Massachusetts State Rep. Francisco Javier Rivera on Wednesday, according to U.S. Attorney Leah Foley. The arrest marks the latest development in an ongoing investigation into alleged COVID-19 relief fraud. Rivera was previously arrested earlier this month, and new charges were brought against him. He faces serious consequences if found guilty of the alleged crimes.