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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Josh Marcus

George Santos faces renewed fraud charges in Brazil over 2008 stolen checkbook scheme

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George Santos, a newly elected New York congressman facing scrutiny for multiple lies about his background on the campaign trail, is facing revived charges from authorities in Brazil relating to a 2008 check fraud incident.

According to Brazilian prosecutors, Mr Santos, at age 19, used a stolen checkbook and false name to make at least $700 in fraudulent purchases at a clothing store in the city of Niterói.

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