Report: $47.2M in Fraudulent Unemployment Payments Occurred Under Roy Cooper’s Watch, Including to Illegal Aliens

A recent report by the North Carolina State Auditor has revealed that $47.2 million in fraudulent unemployment payments were made during and shortly after former Gov. Roy Cooper’s tenure, including funds that went to illegal aliens. The revelation comes as Cooper campaigns for a U.S. Senate seat, raising questions about the oversight and integrity of state unemployment benefits. This scandal underscores the need for robust verification processes and accountability in government programs, especially when funds are misappropriated.