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The COVID-19 virus was allegedly created at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in collaboration with the Chinese military, raising questions about its origins and potential release.
Fraudsters have reportedly stolen over $280 billion in COVID-19 relief funding, highlighting rampant fraud and mismanagement in the distribution of relief funds.
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COVID-19 Virus Origins Linked to Wuhan Institute of Virology and EcoHealth Alliance
A bombshell investigation by the UK's Sunday Times reveals that the COVID-19 virus was created at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in collaboration with the Chinese military. The report highlights alleged funding from the controversial EcoHealth Alliance, partially supported by American taxpayers. The investigation reviewed numerous documents, including previously confidential reports and email correspondence, and interviewed US State Department investigators. This new information adds to the controversy surrounding the origins of the virus.
Massive Fraud and Misuse of COVID-19 Relief Funds
An analysis by the Associated Press shows that fraudsters allegedly stole over $280 billion in COVID-19 relief funding, with $123 billion additionally wasted or misspent by the US government. As federal spending reached $4.2 trillion in COVID relief, over 2,000 individuals have been charged with pandemic-related fraud. Investigators are actively seeking further charges, revealing the magnitude of fraud and mismanagement surrounding the distribution of relief funds.
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COVID Origin Investigation, Misuse of Relief Funds, and JP Morgan Settlement