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On June 29, 2021, Das was arrested on charges of violating the Federal Election Campaign Act and making false statements. Das was accused of soliciting illegal campaign contributions and using the funds for his business expenses and debts. “Today, we arrested Abhijit Das for allegedly soliciting his friends and family for at least $125,000 in illegal campaign contributions, repeatedly dipping into his campaign coffers to pay outstanding debts related to his hotel business, and falsifying campaign finance reports to try and cover his tracks,” said Joseph R. Bonavolonta, a special agent at the Boston Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. “We believe Mr. Das engineered this calculated scheme to show he was a viable candidate for office, at the expense of voters and the election process. The FBI will continue to investigate allegations of campaign finance abuse like these to ensure openness and fairness in our elections so that everyone’s interests are protected.” Das pleaded not guilty at his arraignment before Magistrate Judge Jennifer Boal on June 30.
