Former Republican Congressman George Santos of New York was sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. The sentence, handed down Friday, April 25, 2025, in federal court in the Eastern District of New York, marks the outcome of one of the most talked-about political scandals in recent years in the United States.
In addition to the prison sentence, George Santos must reimburse $373,749.97 to victims affected by his actions, as set forth in his plea agreement reached with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in August 2024. George Santos, 35, served less than a year in Congress before he was ousted last December following a bipartisan vote prompted by multiple allegations of his illegal and deceptive conduct.
Network of lies and frauds
The former legislator, of Brazilian origin, built a political career based on false claims.
George Santos was found to have fabricated employment histories at major firms such as Citi Group and Goldman Sachs.
As well as an alleged Jewish Holocaust survivor ancestry, among other deceptions.
Santos estuvo menos de un año en el Congreso
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According to the Department of Justice, George Santos stole the identities of several supporters, including family members, to finance his electoral campaign.
He also used campaign funds for personal expenses such as cosmetic treatments and designer clothes.
As well as cosmetics and services on platforms such as OnlyFans, a congressional ethics investigation revealed.
In addition, journalistic investigations revealed that there was no evidence that George Santos had studied at universities as he claimed.
It’s not as if he had founded an animal rescue NGO.
Documented fall
Buzzy
After being expelled from Congress, George Santos resorted to new forms of income.
Such as personalized messages on the Cameo platform and the launch of a podcast titled “Pants on Fire,” in reference to his history of lying.
In a recent interview with the New York Times, George Santos assured that he was resigned to serve the 87 months in prison requested by the Justice Department.
He thanked on social networks those who still support him.
This case highlights the importance of public scrutiny of political figures.
As well as the impact of information verification in an era dominated by social networks.
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