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Monroe County man charged in COVID fraud

Brian Albelli faces fraud charges after investigators say he stole more than $2 million through COVID-related programs.
Credit: WNEP

MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — A man from the Poconos faces fraud charges after allegedly swindling the federal government out of more than $2 million.

Authorities say Brian Albelli, 45, of Stroudsburg, filed applications for COVID-related programs like the Payment Protection Program (PPP).

Officials say instead of using the money on business expenses, he purchased boats, cars, and real estate.

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