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17 Florida Sheriff’s Deputies Charged With COVID Relief Fraud

‘PEOPLE MAKE MISTAKES’

The 17 employees fraudulently obtained a total of $500,000 in government relief, prosecutors allege.

Alex Nguyen

Breaking News Intern

Published Oct. 12 2023 4:39PM EDT

dozens of Broward Sheriff's Office employees accused of ripping off a government loan program meant for struggling businesses — Miami Herald/Getty

Alex Nguyen

Alex Nguyen

Breaking News Intern

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