Florida Man Indicted for $500,000 Political Fundraising Fraud Targeting GOP Donors

Jason Pallante allegedly ran fake websites mimicking Republican presidential campaigns, diverting donations to a personal PAC for personal gain.

Jason Pallante, 52, of Orlando, Florida, was arrested and indicted on charges of mail and wire fraud for operating fraudulent political fundraising websites.
The scheme involved over 95 fake websites that falsely claimed to support Republican presidential candidates, including Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, and Nikki Haley.
Pallante allegedly redirected donations, totaling nearly $500,000, to a Super PAC he controlled, using the funds for personal expenses and to perpetuate the fraud.
Federal prosecutors revealed that Pallante's websites used deceptive tactics, such as candidate photos and campaign-like language, to mislead donors into believing they were contributing to official campaigns.
If convicted on all charges, Pallante faces a maximum sentence of 140 years in prison, with sentencing to be determined by a federal district court.