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A massive Southeastern crackdown is underway as the Eastern District of North Carolina joins forces with 18 U.S. Attorney offices, 7 state attorneys general, and 50+ state officials to target big-time fraud stealing from federal programs like SNAP, SBA loans, housing aid, and taxes. Already investigating 17 cases across 7 states worth $350 million in alleged theft, prosecutors have charged over $90 million and indicted 12 people since July. A standout case: tax preparer Nejlai Mitchell, 48, from Robeson County, pleaded guilty to orchestrating fake COVID-19 refund schemes that swindled nearly $14 million from the IRS — facing up to 8 years and a heavy fine. Seven other conspirators have also admitted guilt. This coordinated task force aims to protect taxpayer dollars and shut down fraudsters across the region.

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