Former Chula Vista Councilwoman and Brother Plead Guilty to Grand Theft Charges

Former Chula Vista Councilwoman and Brother Plead Guilty to Grand Theft Charges
The Cardenases obtained a loan during the pandemic through the Paycheck Protection Program. Above, the Chula Vista City Hall in February 2020. Google Maps/Screenshot via California Insider
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Former Chula Vista Councilwoman Andrea Cardenas and her brother Jesus Cardenas pleaded guilty Feb. 28 to two felony counts of grand theft after they obtained a COVID-relief loan for their political consulting business and then used the money for personal expenses.

The second count is for having obtained unemployment benefits without a valid reason.

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