Two White Men Indicted After Allegedly Claiming To Be Black Or Native American
Two White Men Indicted After Allegedly Claiming To Be Black Or Native American To Take Funds Intended For Minority-Owned Businesses
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In a bombshell report, the LA Times revealed that white men in almost every state have been falsely identifying as Native American or paying Black people to serve as the "front" so they could make hundreds of millions through government contracts.
Government agencies in almost every state are reeling after the LA Times dropped a huge story detailing how white men in almost every state have been awarded million-dollar contracts from programs designed to promote minority-owned businesses.
Through these tactics, companies have been able to rake in more than $300 million. Moreover, the LA Times admitted that that figure is "almost certainly significantly higher than $300 million."
While the LA Times report primarily focuses on white men who had either dubious claims to Native American heritage or claims to be part of a tribe that is not officially recognized, other news outlets have reported on "fronting" schemes where white men used a minority figurehead to secure millions in grants.
Wages claims to be part of the Northern Cherokee Nation, which is not a real group. He made more than $7 million through his company. However, once the LA Times report came out, his company refused to re-certify under California's minority business program.
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