Controversial Congressman George Santos Accuses Chinese Communists of Kidnapping His 5-Year-Old Niece; Police Find No Evidence

Santos, Facing 23 Federal Criminal Charges of Fraud and Identity Theft, Continues to Arouse Suspicion with Unsubstantiated Claim Amid Growing List of Fabricated Stories.

• Controversial Congressman George Santos, who currently faces 23 federal charges including fraud and identity theft, recently claimed his niece was kidnapped by people affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party.
• Santos alleged his niece vanished from a playground in Queens and was later spotted on security footage with two Chinese men; however, law enforcement officials found no evidence to support this claim.
• In addition to these recent allegations, Santos' truthfulness has repeatedly been called into question due to a series of apparent fabrications surrounding his past, such as his purported volleyball stardom at a college where he was never enrolled.
• Earlier this year, Santos supported exiled Chinese businessman Guo Wengui, who's also facing federal fraud charges and leads a group dedicated to overthrowing the Chinese Communist Party, helping Santos raise funds from Guo's supporters.
• Despite his controversial standing and the possibility of impending prison time or being booted from his seat, Santos is noted for maintaining a strong presence in his political career, with several ongoing campaigns for his position.

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