Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $160,000 in New Mexico Pandemic Unemployment Funds—
A Texas resident has admitted to stealing more than $160,000 in federal unemployment relief funds intended for New Mexicans during the COVID‑19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Justice announced last week.
The guilty plea from 46‑year‑old Marc Long marks another step in the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ ongoing effort to pursue individuals who exploited emergency aid programs at a time when thousands of New Mexico families were struggling to stay afloat.
NMDWS Cabinet Secretary Sarita Nair said the case reinforces the state’s commitment to accountability.
