ATLANTA - Three individuals face federal charges for allegedly defrauding COVID-19 relief programs and laundering nearly $2 million in proceeds. Salimot Akande, 41, of Atlanta; Garey Henderson, 45, of Marietta; and Jacqueline Rollizo, 52, of Woodstock, were arraigned on fraud and money laundering charges today.

What they're saying:

U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg condemned the scheme, stating, "The federal government created programs to provide critical relief to small businesses and support our economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, unscrupulous fraudsters exploited these programs for personal gain, stealing from taxpayers and legitimate business owners who desperately needed help."

Hertzberg emphasized that authorities will continue to pursue those who break the la

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