PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) – On Wednesday, officials reported that local law enforcement is looking into a $6.7 million scam that defrauded city funds.
It is claimed that funds designated for the Bull Run Filtration Project were diverted through deceptive practices.
Authorities state that the money was first put into the account of a New York-based legal firm prior to being rerouted.
However, the legal team managed to obtain the necessary funding and provided evidence indicating that they too had been victims.
The funds are presently under the control of the U.S. Marshals Service.
The city says the matter is under active investigation by local and federal law enforcement agencies.