The latest COVID-19 fraud case involves two alleged personal protection equipment dealers who are under arrest in California on charges they tried to scam an investor out of millions of dollars.
Dr. Todd Ellerin on the need for personal protective equipment in parts of the U.S.fraud case involves two purported personal protection equipment dealers who are under arrest in California on charges they tried to scam an investor out of millions of dollars.
Allen and Revolorio created a website for their company, International Commerce and Investment Group, and claimed to have contracts and agreements to sell millions of masks that they didn't actually own, according to the FBI."The alleged behavior here is nothing short of a betrayal of fellow citizens -- both those serving on the front lines, and the communities who need those essential workers able to safely serve," said FBI Assistant Director Bill Sweeney.
Boxes of N95 protective masks for use by medical field personnel are seen in New York, March 17, 2020.
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