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‘Operation Thunder Hole’ takes down woman, 'Colombian Lover' in $13M fraud scheme
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· October 5, 2026
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Key points The operation that led to their conviction is known as 'Operation Thunder Hole'. A couple has been convicted by a federal jury for their role in a $13 million fraud scheme.
A couple has been convicted by a federal jury for their role in a $13 million fraud scheme. The scheme involved siphoning millions of dollars from federal assistance programs. The operation that led to their conviction is known as 'Operation Thunder Hole'.
Further details about the couple and their actions are available from the source. The couple, which includes a woman known as the 'Colombian Lover', was found guilty of orchestrating the fraud scheme.
The source provides more information about the conviction and the fraud scheme.
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Published: October 5, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston ·
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