THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 31, 2020 Page 9 Malden man indicted on charges of unemployment fraud By Christopher Roberson W agner Sozi, 32, of Malden, was indicted in federal court on July 21 after being charged with fi ling a fraudulent application for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA). Sozi, who was taken into custody on June 25, was also reportedly charged with aggravated identity theft, wire fraud and making a false claim to the United States. According to federal law enforcement offi cials, Sozi allegedly obtained identity information from a number of sources, including a real estate company in Cambridge. Law enforcement officials said Sozi was living with someone who worked for the real estate company and that several confi dential fi les were discovered in their apartment. In addition to the PUA application, Sozi allegedly used the stolen information to open credit accounts and purchase $100,000 in Visa gift cards. He also reportedly used the accounts to purchase a $15,000 Rolex watch. In addition, Sozi allegedly obtained a Maine driver’s license using stolen information to open a bank account. He reportedly used the account to make a number of large purchases from Apple. If convicted, Sozi could face up to 25 years in prison and $750,000 in fi nes. ~ HOURS ~ Open 7 Days a Week Monday thru Sunday * Breakfast * Lunch * Take-Out WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS! INDOOR SEATING & OUTDOOR DINING We Practice Safe Social Distancing & Cleaning 325 Main St., Saugus * (781) 558-2070 irontownsaugus.com
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