Man Accused Of Scamming Bernie, Beto Supporters Out Of Donations

A California man is accused of ripping off Democratic voters by collecting fraudulent campaign donations.

Prosecutors say 80-year-old John Pierre Dupont set up fake political action committees, or PACs, for prominent Democrats Bernie Sanders, Beto O’Rourke, and Andrew Gillum. He allegedly pocketed over $250,000 meant to go towards their respective campaigns.

Dupont facing charges of wire fraud and identity theft and was released after posting $100,000 bail.

Source: http://www.foxla.com/news/officials-man-defrauded-donors-with-fake-beto-bernie-sites

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