October 16th, 2020 by WCBC Radio
State labor officials in Maryland said this week that more than 87% of unemployment insurance claims flagged as part of an investigation into $500 million in suspected fraud have been confirmed as fraudulent. Labor Secretary Tiffany Robinson said the department has more than doubled the team of specialists reviewing and verifying documentation to ensure that all fraudsters are properly reported, while legitimate claims are reinstated and paid the benefits they deserve. Governor Larry Hogan said although there were many encouraging the state to take shortcuts, the swift reaction and thorough investigation conducted by state and federal agencies proved to be the correct course of action…
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