Man Defrauded Political Donors of $250,000 Through Fake PAC Websites, Prosecutors Say

Man Defrauded Political Donors of $250,000 Through Fake PAC Websites, Prosecutors Say
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An 80-year-old California man is accused of defrauding thousands of donors who believed they were donating to political action committees and political campaigns, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).

John Pierre Dupont, also known as John Gary Rinaldo, was arrested and charged with one count of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft on March 19.