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LatestBy|March 31, 2021 12:26 p.m.&nbsp;droppedThe former tax collector’s legal problems continue to stack up. On Tuesday, a federal grand jury signed off on federal indictment against Greenberg, one that was entered into his online court docket after this article’s publication. According to the indictment, after his arrest, and while he was on conditions of release, Greenberg “conspired with an employee of the Small Business Administration (SBA) and another individual to submit false claims for Economic Injury Disaster Loans and to bribe the SBA employee.”The indictment is extensive, adding up to 33 counts against him including the 12 charges previously filed. Ten of the new violations are alleged wire fraud. Greenberg is accused of defrauding Seminole County when he was tax collector, in part through a block chain business he set up.Among other things, Greenberg allegedly used county funds to buy personal items, including autographed Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant memorabilia, as well as cryptocurrency. Greenberg allegedly represented that he was going to use $200,000 in Tax Collector’s Office funds for an investment for the office, when in fact he used it to buy cryptocurrency, according to the indictment.Three more counts pertain to alleged illegal monetary transactions, and two more cover bribery and conspiracy to bribe, related to his alleged effort to fraudulently obtain an Economic Injury Disaster Loan from the Small Business Administration. That alleged crime also accounts for three more charges of theft of government property and three false claims charges.Great catching up with and— Joel Greenberg (@JoelGreenbergTC)and duckface and all.— Joel Greenberg (@JoelGreenbergTC)This post has been updated.&nbsp;Have a tip? !includes:&nbsp;Dear Reader,When we asked recently what makes TPM different from other outlets, readers cited factors like honesty, curiosity, transparency, and our vibrant community. They also pointed to our ability to report on important stories and trends long before they are picked up by mainstream outlets; our ability to contextualize information within the arc of history; and our focus on the real-world consequences of the news.Our unique approach to reporting and presenting the news, however, wouldn’t be possible without our readers’ support. That’s not just marketing speak, it’s true: our work would literally not be possible without readers deciding to become members. Not only does member support account for more than 80% of TPM’s revenue, our members have helped us build an engaged and informed community. Many of our best stories were born from reader tips and valuable member feedback.We do what other news outlets can’t or won’t do because our members’ support gives us real independence.If you enjoy reading TPM and value what we do, become a member today.Sincerely,TPM StaffCommentsFounder &amp; Editor-in-Chief:Executive Editor:Managing Editor:Associate Editor:Investigations Desk:Reporters:Newswriter:Editor at Large:General Counsel:Publisher:Head of Product:Director of Technology:Associate Publisher:Front End Developer:Senior Designer:

LatestBy|March 31, 2021 12:26 p.m.&nbsp;droppedThe former tax collector’s legal problems continue to stack up. On Tuesday, a federal grand jury signed off on federal indictment against Greenberg, one that was entered into his online court docket after this article’s publication. According to the indictment, after his arrest, and while he was on conditions of release, Greenberg “conspired with an employee of the Small Business Administration (SBA) and another individual to submit false claims for Economic Injury Disaster Loans and to bribe the SBA employee.”The indictment is extensive,...

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