On the recordAugust 25, 2026
Folks, I’m not making this up— a Nigerian socialite actually submitted more than 100 fraudulent applications for unemployment and disability assistance that were approved.
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ernst.senate.govFolks, I’m not making this up— a Nigerian socialite actually submitted more than 100 fraudulent applications for unemployment and disability assistance that were approved.
Discussing government fraud on the Senate floor.
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