Fort Myers couple sent to prison for $3.4M COVID scam

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A Lee County couple has been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a COVID-era relief fraud scheme where they used the proceeds to buy houses in two states, businesses, dogs, jewelry and more. 

 

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