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Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer speaks at a news conference announcing charges against two men accused of ripping off California's unemployment program during the pandemic, in Santa Ana, Calif., on Jan. 25, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Two business owners are being prosecuted for allegedly facilitating false unemployment claims for COVID-19 relief money through California’s Employment Development Department (EDD).
Orange County District Attorney (OCDA) Todd Spitzer made the announcement during a Jan. 25 press conference, where he said nearly $500,000 in cash and bank accounts was recovered during the investigation.