Massachusetts Lawmaker Indicted for Fraud and Falsifying Records

State Rep. Christopher Flanagan is accused of stealing $36,000 from a trade association to cover personal debts and campaign expenses, prompting calls for his resignation.

Christopher Flanagan, a Massachusetts state representative, was indicted on five counts of wire fraud and one count of falsification of records on April 11, 2025.
Federal prosecutors allege Flanagan misappropriated $36,000 from the Home Builders Association between 2021 and 2023 to pay for personal expenses, including mortgage payments, credit card debt, and psychic services.
To conceal the theft, Flanagan reportedly accessed the association’s bookkeeping system using another employee’s credentials, backdated entries, and created false expense reports.
The indictment also accuses Flanagan of obstructing investigations by fabricating fake personas and misleading financial documents tied to his campaign spending.
Governor Maura Healey and other state leaders have called for Flanagan’s resignation, citing a severe breach of public trust and the integrity of the state legislature.

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