Federal agents said they became aware last summer that Medina was pestering Santos with text messages and videos claiming he could “get everything dropped, evidence that is on you removed.” In a text message - they said - Medina requested Santos wire $900,000 to his bank account, assuring him: “I’m the real deal.”
Hector Medina of El Paso, Texas, arrested in alleged scam attempt against ex-Rep. George Santos
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