The Latest Breaking News from George Santos

New York (AFP) - A scandal-plagued Republican congressman whose extensive lies have made political headlines since his election last year was arrested and charged by federal prosecutors on Wednesday.

The GOP lawmaker and suspected fraudster’s murky and ever-changing biography makes it difficult to parse truth from fiction, Bevan Hurley reports

U.S. Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican infamous for fabricating his life story, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he duped donors, stole from his campaign and lied to Congress about being a millionaire, all while cheating to collect unemployment benefits he didn't deserve.

Representative arrested and charged with wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds, and making false statements to the House

Even by today’s low ethical standards for politicians, George Santos is quite exceptional.

The Utah Republican is no fan of the indicted New York congressman, who he previously called a ‘sick puppy’

The serial fabulist is accused of wire fraud and lying to Congress.

George Santos, US representative for New York’s 3rd congressional district, surrendered to the authorities on Wednesday and is currently in custody at a federal courthouse, according to The New York Times.

Here's what happened in past cases of members of Congress who were indicted in office, as New York Republican George Santos was Wednesday.