Feds: 2 former Philadelphia officials charged with fraud, embezzlement

2 former Philadelphia officials charged with fraud, embezzlement

Federal investigators say Leo Dignam, 61, was charged with two counts of wire fraud and one count of embezzling from a program receiving federal funds.  His brother, Paul Dignam, 58,  was charged with one count of mail fraud and one count of embezzling from a program receiving federal funds.

U.S. Attorney William McSwain announced fraud and embezzlement charges against two former City of Philadelphia officials. Separately, a city contractor and manager of a meal program for HIV/AIDS patients was charged with theft.

Federal investigators say Leo Dignam, 61, was charged with two counts of wire fraud and one count of embezzling from a program receiving federal funds. His brother, Paul Dignam, 58, was charged with one count of mail fraud and one count of embezzling from a program receiving federal funds. Read More