Prosecutors said Tiawana Brown was indicted on wire fraud charges in connection with fake applications filed to falsely obtain COVID relief funds.

Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown has been indicted on federal COVID loan fraud charges. Brown and her two adult daughters face charges of wire fraud conspiracy and wire fraud used to falsely obtain pandemic relief loans, according to an indictment in federal district court and a news release from Charlotte’s U.S. attorney.

A Charlotte councilwoman is under scrutiny after being accused of using COVID funds to pay for her massive birthday party.