Republican Crime Family Values: Son of state lawmaker pleads guilty to fraud, laundering charges

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A state finance official who is the son of a Republican House member pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to participating in a criminal scheme resulting in the theft of more than $1 million from the state Department of Finance.

Anthony J. Lofink, 29, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and money laundering in the scheme, which prosecutors said involved conspiring with four other people to submit false claims for the return of abandoned property seized by the state.

U.S. Attorney Colm Connolly said Lofink, son of state Rep. Vincent Lofink, used some of the money to buy luxury cars, clothing, jewelry and cosmetic surgery.

"What motivated Mr. Lofink was greed," Connolly said.

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Father is Vincent Lofink, R-Bear.