The Scam

The city eventually sniffed out the scheme and has brought charges against the COVID hotel bandits. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss said, "When, as alleged here, people illicitly exploit a public health crisis for private gain, they will find themselves facing criminal charges." If found guilty, Lewis can be sentenced to up to 70 years in prison, while her accomplices each face 40 years. If not, though, they could all totally launch their own travel agency.

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