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Andy Sanborn agrees to plead guilty in pandemic aid case

Enforcement & compliance

Former casino owner Andy Sanborn agreed to plead guilty to charges over the use of federal pandemic assistance funds, according to the report. Federal prosecutors said he improperly used more than $250,000; under the agreement, they plan to recommend a prison sentence of one year and one day, and he could face up to $250,000 in fines. Sanborn continues to challenge New Hampshire’s revocation of his casino licence, while separate state charges remain pending.

The case concerns alleged misuse of business relief funds and a continuing challenge to the casino licence revocation.

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New Jersey councilman pleads guilty in gambling-linked campaign funding case

Former Prospect Park councilman Anand Shah pleaded guilty in Morris County Superior Court on 28 August to racketeering, money laundering and official misconduct, according to the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office. Prosecutors said Shah admitted that people who owed him money from illegal gambling made campaign contributions in exchange for debt forgiveness. They will recommend a 10-year prison term, with sentencing scheduled for 4 December.

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