Massachusetts state Rep. Francisco Paulino arrested on pandemic benefit fraud charges

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Posted on AllSides August 27, 2026

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State Rep. Francisco Paulino was arrested by federal agents on pandemic benefit fraud charges Wednesday morning, less than two weeks after another Massachusetts politician – Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena – was arrested by the feds on pandemic loan fraud charges.

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