Massachusetts State Representative Francisco Paulino of Methuen is confronting federal charges following his arrest for pandemic benefit fraud. A federal indictment charges Paulino of the improper use of COVID-19 funds. The state representative also faces charges of money laundering related to the pandemic relief funds.
Paulino was arrested after an indictment was issued on federal charges. The indictment against Representative Paulino outlines the alleged misuse of COVID-19 relief funds and money laundering. He faces these counts for actions related to aid fraud and pandemic relief funds.