Tag: theft_of_government_money

Peabody Man Pleads Guilty to $125,000 COVID-19 Relief Fraud

4 Jun 2026 11:38 a.m. · Source: Denver FBI

Jonathan Carpenter, a Peabody resident, admitted guilt to stealing $125,000 in COVID-19 relief funds. He fraudulently obtained an Economic Injury Disaster Loan for a non-existent business, facing sentencing in September 2026.

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