Miami man sentenced to federal prison for $2.3 million COVID-19 unemployment insurance benefits fraud scheme

June 24, 2025 — Today, U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Maddox sentenced David Godin, of Miami, Florida, aka “James St Patrick,” “David Wetty,” and “Vic Pro,” to 78 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Godin pled guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with a scheme to defraud the Maryland Department of Labor (MD-DOL) and California Employment Development Department (CA-EDD).  Read More