EDD and Fraud Special Counsel McGregor W. Scott also recently identified and referred to federal authorities 30 more major fraud cases involving $54 million in benefits — mainly associated with the federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program.
These 30 investigations involved fraud schemes crossing state or international boundaries, as well as some schemes within California.
“Fraudsters attacked California and every state in the country with unprecedented criminal activity in 2020,” said Scott. “These criminals defrauded taxpayers and stole benefits from workers in need. California responded aggressively with new anti-fraud measures that blocked billions of dollars in fraud attempts. We are now engaged in a monumental effort to uncover these complex fraud schemes and deliver investigations to law enforcement and prosecutors across California.”
As fraud special counsel, Scott aids the state’s work with law enforcement to combat fraud — including supporting state, federal, and local investigations and prosecutions.
Working with EDD, Scott has leveraged his experience to deliver leads…
