A scheme involving pandemic unemployment benefits has led to guilty pleas from two sisters. They pleaded guilty to conspiracy and wire fraud charges. The sisters had worked with a subcontractor for an agency that administers unemployment insurance.

Their roles involved working remotely, and they were accused of helping to push through nearly $2 million in benefits. The claims had been flagged for suspected fraud.

Further details about the case are available, including the charges and the agency involved. The sisters' pleas were entered on August 31.