Former Fundraiser for Rep. Santos Pleads Guilty to Federal Wire Fraud Charge

Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) casts his vote as the House of Representatives holds its second round of voting for a new Speaker of the House at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Oct. 18, 2023. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

A former campaign fundraiser for Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) pleaded guilty on Nov. 14 to federal wire fraud charges related to impersonating a high-ranking congressional aide while soliciting donations for Mr. Santos, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York.

Fundraiser Samuel Miele, 27, was charged with four counts of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, according to court documents filed on Aug. 15.