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Ex-State Subcontractor Accused Of Defrauding $4.6M In Pandemic Relief Funds

The federal complaint alleges a Chicago woman and co-defendant modified 471 applicants' wage histories to gain $4.7M in unemployment funds.

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Joliet, IL Patch· Oct 19, 11:07 PMEx-State Subcontractor Accused Of Defrauding $4.6M In Pandemic Relief Funds

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