Republican lawmaker George Santos — who represents New York's third congressional district, including parts of Long Island and Queens — was indicted and charged with multiple charges Wednesday, including wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds and for making materially false statements to the House of Representatives, according to the DOJ.

He has surrendered to the authorities and has pleaded not guilty in federal court.

"George Santos has pleaded not guilty, he is being released on a $500,000 bond," federal prosecutors said through a spokesperson.

"Next court appearance will be on June 30th before U.S. District Judge Joanna Seybert." https://t.co/pX7PnDPet9

— Frank G. Runyeon (@frankrunyeon) May 10, 2023

I've just arrived in Central Islip, where George Santos will be arraigned this afternoon. Noticing that in addition to EDNY prosecutors, attorneys from the DOJ Criminal Division have entered appearances on the case docket. pic.twitter.com/kbaYAgIV55

— Rachel Scharf (@rscharf_) May 10, 2023

Arrest warrant for a Congressman. pic.twitter.com/tdgQ0M4ClA

— Frank G. Runyeon (@frankrunyeon) May 10, 2023

George Santos is currently in custody, per EDNY spox https://t.co/OUfLECVfpW

— Jacob Kaye (@Jacob_Kaye_) May 10, 2023

BREAKING: Rep. George Santos has been charged with 13 counts—including wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds, and lying to Congress. pic.twitter.com/6PEoRz9rrt

— Pilar Melendez (@pbmelendez) May 10, 2023

BREAKING: Feds: CONGRESSMAN GEORGE SANTOS CHARGED WITH FRAUD, MONEY LAUNDERING, THEFT OF PUBLIC FUNDS, & FALSE STATEMENTS
Santos Allegedly Embezzled Contributions from Supporters, Fraudulently Obtained Unemployment Benefits, and Lied in Disclosures to the House of Representatives pic.twitter.com/AVaDpk693w

— David Begnaud (@DavidBegnaud) May 10, 2023

^ As per a spokesperson for the US Attorney's Office of the Eastern District of NY

— Ben Feuerherd (@benfeuerherd) May 10, 2023

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