Hixson Man To Plead Guilty To Federal Charges In Connection With Alleged COVID Fraud
Friday, March 5, 2021
A Hixson man is facing federal charges in connection with an alleged COVID fraud.
David Michael Wright, who was formerly from Chickamauga, Ga., was charged with wire fraud and money laundering. He has agreed to plead guilty to the charges.
Prosecutor Steve Neff said Wright became acquainted with a resident of Chattanooga, identified only as J .F., who operated various businesses, including Premier International LLC. The criminal information says J.F. has an existing relationship with a manufacturer of hand sanitizer located in Miami, Fla.