Rep. George Santos stated he’s “harmless” in response to questions on his alleged involvement in a 2017 credit card skimming operation, CNN reported on Friday.
Santos, who additionally goes by Anthony Devolder, instructed reporters on Capitol Hill he “by no means did something of legal exercise” and that he had “no mastermind occasion,” CNN stories.
Santos’ feedback come after POLITICO solely reported that his former roommate, Gustavo Ribeiro Trelha, claimed Santos oversaw the credit card operation. Trelha, who was convicted of the 2017 crime and was deported to Brazil, despatched a sworn declaration to federal authorities on Wednesday detailing Santos’ alleged position.
