Massachusetts State Rep. Christopher Flanagan Arrested on Fraud Charges
State Rep. Christopher Flanagan has been indicted for wire fraud, accused of stealing $40,000 from a trade group for personal and political use.
The House will continue to monitor the legal process as it plays out, and will take the appropriate steps if necessary to ensure accountability.
Massachusetts state lawmaker charged with defrauding trade association, trying to cover it up
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The indictment alleges Flanagan also tried to cover his tracks by logging into the trade group’s bookkeeping software under another employee’s name, entering backdated transactions and false transaction codes, and supplying phony expense reports.
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Flanagan faces up to 20 years in prison for the wire fraud charge and up to 20 years for the falsification of records charge.
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The existence of a federal investigation into Flanagan surfaced earlier this year after the Barnstable Police Department said they handed off a probe into “potential criminal activity” involving the lawmaker to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Massachusetts.
Rep. Chris Flanagan, a Dennis Port Democrat, arrested on federal fraud charges
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Summary
Christopher Flanagan, a Democratic state representative from Massachusetts, was indicted on five counts of wire fraud and one count of falsification of records. He allegedly stole nearly $40,000 from the Home Builders Association from 2021-2023, diverting funds for personal bills, campaign expenses, and psychic services. Investigators say he manipulated records and created false personas to cover his tracks. Following the indictment, prominent political figures, including Governor Maura Healey, have called for his resignation, emphasizing the severity of the allegations, which pose a significant breach of public trust.
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