DOJ: Man tried to sell nonexistent face masks to VA in multi-million-dollar fraud scheme

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Christopher Parris is accused of making false representations in order to convince the Department of Veteran Affairs to order 125 million face masks and more, the DOJ said. If convicted, Parris could face up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

“As this case demonstrates, even beyond the typical costs associated with unlawful behavior, COVID-19 scams divert government time and resources and risk preventing front-line responders and consumers from obtaining the equipment they need to combat this pandemic,” Barr said in a statement.

If convicted, Parris a 39-year-old from Atlanta, could face up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. He has been arrested and will be extradited to Washington, D.C., officials said. Earlier this week, a man from Florida was arrested after he spat at police officers multiple times, claimed to have coronavirus and laughed, DOJ said. James Curry, who tested negative for COVID-19, is charged with perpetrating a biological weapons hoax.

 

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dude looks like he oughta be wairing ze blaze

Why didn’t I think of that dammit!

START WITH TRUMP & HIS FAMILY

Scammers

hmm. Price gouging, overbilling, fraud? Private entities charging uninsured $199 for covid testing; claim Medicaid/Medicare covers it, too. Really? One charges uninsured $50; this one charges $199. What 'cost' is legal, been set by Congress-or by who?

Hey DOJ....

Trump relative ? Kushner associate ?

FUCK THAT the VA IS ON THE FRONT LINES OF CONTAINMENT.

& Biden is accused of:

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