Voter Registration Fraud Leads to Charges
Voter registration fraud has resulted in charges against 7 individuals, according to the state.
Forms were flagged as "potentially problematic" by election officials, leading to the discovery. The charges stem from falsifying voter registration forms in last year's election, not for political reasons, but for personal gain, as stated by Pennsylvania Attorney General David Sunday.
A year-long review of thousands of registration forms led to charges against the director of the registration drive and six canvassers from Pennsylvania.
Investigators said Guillermo Sainz, 33, of Sierra Vista, Arizona, an employee of Field+Media Corps, “instituted unlawful financial incentives and pressures in his push to meet company goals to maintain funding which in turn spurred some canvassers to create and submit fake forms to earn more money.
Author's summary: Charges filed against 7 for voter registration fraud.
- 7 individuals charged with falsifying voter registration forms
- Charges stem from personal gain, not political reasons
- Year-long review of thousands of registration forms led to discovery
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