PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The City of Portland uncovered a significant fraud scheme involving approximately $6.7 million in city funds.
The funds, which were allocated to the Bull Run Filtration Project, were illicitly redirected, prompting an active investigation by both local and federal law enforcement agencies.
The City of Portland released a statement to the situation is being taken seriously and the city is committed to recovering the public funds and ensuring those responsible are held accountable…