//2,800+ unemployment claims sent to authorities for fraud prosecution, officials say

2,800+ unemployment claims sent to authorities for fraud prosecution, officials say

STATEWIDE. MAKING UP ABOUT 8% OF ALL INPATIENTS. CAROL: RIGHT NOW IN SOUTH CAROLINA- OVER 2800 CLAIMS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ARE UNDER INVESTIGATION. THAT’S ACCORDING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE. DEW SAYS IT’S WORKING WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO BRING CHARGES AGAINST PEOPLE COMMITTING UNEMPLOYMENT FRAUD, FOR FINANCIAL GAIN IN THE PANDEMIC. ANYONE FOUND GUILTY LOSES UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY FOR A