TAMPA – The family was accused of fraud after collecting $5.2 million but failing to supply chemical warfare shelters.

Three members of the Varrato family, who operated a military supply business called Mil-Spec Manufacturing Co., are expected to plead guilty to reduced charges Thursday morning in Tampa’s federal court.

The defendants are George Varrato Sr., 69, of Clearwater; his son, Kenneth J. Varrato Sr., 44, and daughter-in-law, Julie Brewer Varrato, 42, both of Londonderry, N.H. Another son, George Varrato II, 48, of Seminole previously pleaded guilty to misprision of a felony and has been assisting investigators.

[Attorney: Bjorn Brunvand]

Tampa Tribune – Tampa, Fla.
Author: Sarah Huntley

Government Fraud

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