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Santos, the Republican who took office despite fabricating much about his education and career, has been indicted, according to a source.

A day after Rep. George Santos was charged by federal prosecutors, the embattled congressman could make his first court appearance as soon as today, sources say.

The indictment says Santos induced supporters to donate to a company under the false pretense that the money would be used to support his campaign. Instead, it says, he used it for personal expenses, including luxury designer clothes and to pay off his credit cards.

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Criminal indictment remains under seal until court appearance for freshman lawmaker, who fabricated Jewish background and has faced questions about campaign finance sources

Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican infamous for fabricating key parts of his life story, has been arrested on federal criminal charges.

U.S. Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., is in custody after a 13-count federal indictment charging him with wire fraud, money laundering, theft and lying to Congress.

George Santos was taken into federal custody after the Justice Department unsealed federal charges against him ahead of his court appearance on Wednesday.

U.S. Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican infamous for fabricating his life story, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he duped donors, stole from his campaign and lied to Congress about being a millionaire, all while cheating to collect unemployment benefits he didn't deserve.

The story is still far from complete.