An Atlanta podcaster known for the phrase “F.R.A.U.D. is Dope” is headed back to federal prison after prosecutors say he stole millions in unemployment benefits during the pandemic.
Earlier this week, a judge sentenced Jonathan Dupiton, 36, of Atlanta, to seven years behind bars for a scheme that used stolen identities to file hundreds of fraudulent unemployment claims.
“During the pandemic, while citizens were struggling with job loss and trying to make ends meet, Dupiton stole unemployment benefits by submitting false applications using hundreds of stolen identities,” said U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg. “His sentence underscores that anyone who seeks to exploit taxpayer-funded programs will be aggressively prosecuted and face substantial prison time.”…