Christopher Parris is accused of making false representations in order to convince the Department of Veteran Affairs to order 125 million face masks and more, the DOJ said. If convicted, Parris could face up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
“As this case demonstrates, even beyond the typical costs associated with unlawful behavior, COVID-19 scams divert government time and resources and risk preventing front-line responders and consumers from obtaining the equipment they need to combat this pandemic,” Barr said in a statement.
If convicted, Parris a 39-year-old from Atlanta, could face up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. He has been arrested and will be extradited to Washington, D.C., officials said. Earlier this week, a man from Florida was arrested after he spat at police officers multiple times, claimed to have coronavirus and laughed, DOJ said. James Curry, who tested negative for COVID-19, is charged with perpetrating a biological weapons hoax.
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