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Aug 15, 2026 at 4:12 AM ET
Lawrence mayor arrested over alleged $1.5m COVID loan fraud
By The BriefBrief
Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena was taken into custody on charges tied to an alleged $1.5m COVID relief loan misuse.
WHO: Brian DePena
WHAT: Was taken into police custody facing wire fraud and money laundering charges over alleged misuse of a $1.5 million COVID relief loan
WHEN: Aug 14, 2026
WHERE: Lawrence, Massachusetts
WHY: He was accused of fraudulently securing the COVID-19 small-business loan and using it for personal and campaign expenses.
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