Four California residents arrested in largest COVID-19 scheme ever, feds say
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Four individuals were arrested on June 26, suspected of orchestrating a $93 million tax fraud scheme related to COVID-19 relief. Kristerpher Turner, the alleged ringleader, coordinated submissions of false forms using fake and real businesses to exploit government reimbursement credits meant for pandemic-affected businesses. His associates, Toriano Knox and Kenya Jones, are also charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting Turner to prevent him from cooperating with law enforcement. The scheme reportedly involved filing fraudulent tax claims for at least 148 companies, generating significant illegal gains.
Turner is accused of running a tax scheme where fake forms were submitted to benefit from government credits intended for businesses affected by the pandemic.
Knox and Jones reportedly shot Turner multiple times, attempting to silence him after they became aware of IRS inquiries into their fraudulent activities.
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