Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson Pleads Guilty to Federal Corruption Charges

Fernandes Anderson admits to wire fraud and theft in a kickback scheme and faces a recommended sentence of over one year in prison.

Tania Fernandes Anderson, Boston City Councilor for District 7, has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges of wire fraud and theft involving federal funds.
The charges stem from a 2023 kickback scheme where Fernandes Anderson arranged a $13,000 bonus for a staff member, who returned $7,000 in cash to her.
She also admitted to filing fraudulent tax returns from 2021 to 2023, omitting income from campaign funds and the kickback payment.
The plea agreement includes a recommended sentence of one year and one day in prison, three years of supervised release, and $13,000 in restitution.
The case highlights broader ethical violations, including prior allegations of hiring immediate family members in violation of city council rules.