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Former State Representative Pleads Guilty to Fraud Involving Clients

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A former state representative and attorney pleaded guilty in federal court to fraud involving 34 clients. The individual was indicted on charges including wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and money laundering. Court documents state that at least $532,000 intended for clients was deposited into the firm’s bank account instead of being paid out. Lewis filed a lawsuit against the former representative in North Charleston.

From postandcourier.com

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The conviction relates to a scheme where clients were defrauded by having settlements made without their knowledge and having their signatures forged. The former representative faces a mandatory minimum sentence of two years.

From postandcourier.com

Who's involved

  • LewisFiled a civil lawsuit against the former state representative in North Charleston.
  • North CharlestonLocation where the lawsuit was filed and the fraud occurred.

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