CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to federal probation after fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funding while living in Mason County.
Scott Christie, 38, of Petrolia, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to four years of federal probation for theft of public money, property, or records.
Christie fraudulently obtained $24,388 in unemployment benefits and COVID supplementary funds while living in Leon.
Christie obtained funds in a fraudulent manor on two separate occasions. Between both February 29, 2020, to August 22, 2020, and between February 27, 2021, to August 14, 2021, Christie fraudulently applied for unemployment benefits through WorkForce America. During these periods, Christie submitted 50 total weekly certifications without disclosing his employment. Christie received 52 unemployment benefits.
Christie has been ordered to pay $24,228 in restitution.