Dominican Republic Woman Sentenced in D.C. for $1 Million Unemployment Benefits Fraud Scheme
Karin L. Contreras, 45, a citizen of the Dominican Republic and a U.S. lawful permanent resident, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 27 months in prison in connection with her role in a scheme that attempted to defraud unemployment insurance programs during the COVID‑19 pandemic of more than $1 million, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
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Karin L. Contreras, 45, a citizen of the Dominican Republic and a U.S. lawful permanent resident, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 27 months in prison in connection with her role in a scheme that attempted to defraud unemployment insurance programs during the COVID‑19 pandemic of more than $1 million, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
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- U.S. Department of JusticePrimary source · Supports · EN · 100%Dominican Republic Woman Sentenced in D.C. for $1 Million Unemployment Benefits Fraud Scheme ↗
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