The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is reportedly looking into allegations that Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) raised thousands of dollars for a disabled veteran’s cancer-afflicted service dog but kept the fundraising donations himself.
The retired U.S. Navy veteran, Richard Osthoff, told NBC News on Wednesday that he had been in contact with FBI agents via phone and handed over requested records and information relating to the allegations.
That information allegedly includes text messages from 2016 between himself and Santos regarding raising $3,000 for his dog, Sapphire, who needed life-saving surgery, Osthoff told the publication.
“I’m elated the big guys finally picked it up,” Osthoff said. “I turned over all my text messages and I’m in the process of turning over everything related to the GoFundMe campaign.”…