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Lawrence Mayor Arrested on Federal Fraud, Money Laundering Charges

Published 14 August 2026

Lawrence, Massachusetts Mayor Brian DePena was arrested Friday on federal wire fraud and money laundering charges, accused of misusing over $1.5 million in pandemic-era small business loans to fund his political campaign, pay personal taxes, and settle high-interest real estate debts.

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