US·United States·Republican
George Santos
Representative (NY-3) 2023–2023
convicted
Former US Congressman expelled from the House in Dec 2023 and pleaded guilty in Aug 2024 to federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
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Deep research · Exaupdated 29 days ago
George Santos, a former U.S. Representative (NY-3), was expelled from Congress on December 1, 2023, following a House Ethics Committee report finding substantial evidence of misconduct.
In 2023, Santos was indicted on 23 federal counts, including wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, money laundering, theft of public funds, and making false statements to the FEC and House of Representatives. He pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in August 2024. While initially sentenced to 87 months in prison in April 2025, his sentence was later commuted by President Donald Trump.
Citations
Former Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to fraud charges
www.nbcnews.com · 2024-08-19
Congress expels Rep. George Santos on 3rd attempt: What happens next?
gothamist.com · 2023-12-01
George Santos
en.wikipedia.org · 2026-05-15
Congressman George Santos Charged With Conspiracy, Wire Fraud, False Statements, Falsification of Records, Aggravated Identity Theft, and Credit Card Fraud
www.justice.gov · 2023-10-10
George Santos Sentencing: Full Timeline of His Crimes and Deceit - Newsweek
www.newsweek.com · 2025-04-25
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US·United States·about 2 months ago
George Santos jailed for 7 years
Former US Congressman George Santos was sentenced to 7 years in prison for fraud.
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US·United States·about 2 months ago
US lawmaker charged with fraud
Representative George Santos was charged with seven counts of wire fraud, three counts of money laundering, and other crimes.
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US·United States·about 2 months ago
Ex-congressman George Santos jailed for 7 years for fraud
George Santos, a former Republican lawmaker, was sentenced to seven years in prison for wire fraud and identity theft for his elaborate grifting while a lawmaker.
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US·United States·about 2 months ago
George Santos jailed for 7 years for fraud
Disgraced former Republican lawmaker George Santos was sentenced to seven years in prison for wire fraud and identity theft.
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US·United States·about 2 months ago
Self-confessed lying US lawmaker charged with fraud
Rep. George Santos was charged with wire fraud, money laundering, and other crimes.
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US·United States·about 2 months ago
Disgraced US ex-congressman George Santos jailed for 7 years for fraud
Former US Congressman George Santos has been sentenced to seven years in prison for wire fraud and identity theft.
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US·United States·almost 2 years ago
Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud & identity theft
Former Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty in August 2024 to federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft after being expelled from the House in December 2023. He admitted to stealing donor identities and making false campaign finance filings.
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US·United States·17 days ago
George Santos investigated for insider trading
Former US Congressman George Santos is being investigated for insider trading on Kalshi.
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US·United States·17 days ago
DOJ Investigating Former Congressman George Santos for Insider Trading
The DOJ is investigating former congressman George Santos for insider trading on Kalshi.
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US·United States·17 days ago
Former congressman George Santos investigated for insider trading
Former congressman George Santos is being investigated by the DOJ for insider trading on Kalshi.
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US·United States·17 days ago
DOJ is investigating former congressman George Santos for insider trading on Kalshi
The Department of Justice is investigating former congressman George Santos for insider trading on Kalshi.
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US·United States·17 days ago
George Santos investigated for insider trading on Kalshi
Former congressman George Santos is being investigated for insider trading on Kalshi.
insider tradinginvestigated
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US·United States·17 days ago
DOJ investigating George Santos for insider trading
The DOJ is investigating former congressman George Santos for insider trading on Kalshi.
insider tradinginvestigated
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US·United States·17 days ago
DOJ investigating former congressman George Santos
The DOJ is investigating former congressman George Santos for insider trading.
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Federal filings · 18
United States Bankruptcy Court, D. Massachusetts·26-40451·filed 2026-04-21
Andre L. Dos Santos and Giselle L. Santos
District Court, S.D. Texas·7:26-po-03038·filed 2026-04-18
United States v. Reyes Santos
United States Bankruptcy Court, W.D. Michigan·26-01248·filed 2026-04-20
Andrea Santos Kirby
United States Bankruptcy Court, E.D. California·26-22185·filed 2026-04-20
Ryan Santos
United States Bankruptcy Court, D. Nevada·26-12456·filed 2026-04-20
SANTOS PALACIOS
District Court, S.D. Texas·5:26-po-40162·filed 2026-04-20
United States v. SANTOS CARBALLO
District Court, S.D. Texas·5:26-po-40162·filed 2026-04-20
United States v. SANTOS CARBALLO
District Court, S.D. California·3:26-mj-02315·filed 2026-04-20
United States v. Santos-Penaloza
United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. California·26-01614·filed 2026-04-19
Virgilio Sioson Santos
United States Bankruptcy Court, D. Connecticut·26-50288·filed 2026-04-20
Afonso O. Santos
United States Bankruptcy Court, C.D. California·6:26-bk-13067·filed 2026-04-20
Santos Olea Neri
District Court, D. Guam·1:26-po-00028·filed 2026-04-21
United States v. Santos
District Court, D. Guam·1:26-po-00028·filed 2026-04-21
United States v. Santos
District Court, S.D. Texas·7:26-mj-01634·filed 2026-04-20
United States v. Santos-Dominguez
District Court, S.D. Texas·7:26-mj-01634·filed 2026-04-20
United States v. Santos-Dominguez
District Court, S.D. California·3:26-cr-01471·filed 2026-04-21
United States v. Ramos-De Los Santos
District Court, S.D. California·3:26-cr-01471·filed 2026-04-21
United States v. Ramos-De Los Santos
District Court, S.D. California·3:26-mj-02315·filed 2026-04-20
United States v. Santos-Penaloza