George Anthony Devolder Santos, born July 22, 1988, is an American former politician and convicted felon who served as the U.S. representative for New York's 3rd congressional district from January to December 2023. His tenure was marked by numerous false claims about his personal life, health, education, and career, leading to his expulsion from the House of Representatives and subsequent criminal charges.
Main Milestones
Birth
July 22, 1988
George Anthony Devolder Santos was born to Fátima Alzira Caruso Horta Devolder and Gercino Antônio dos Santos.
Check Fraud Charges in Brazil
2008
Santos confessed to check fraud charges in Brazil but failed to appear in court, leaving the case unresolved.
Early Career
2011-2012
Santos worked as a customer service representative at a call center for Dish Network in College Point, Queens, handling calls from Portuguese-speaking customers.
Work at HotelsPro
2013-2016
Santos worked for HotelsPro, a subsidiary of Turkey-headquartered MetGlobal, and later moved to Orlando, Florida, where the company was opening an office.
First Congressional Campaign
2019
Santos launched his first campaign for Congress in New York's 3rd congressional district but was defeated by incumbent Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi.
Work at Harbor City Capital
2020
Santos began working for Harbor City Capital, a Florida-based alternative investment firm that was later accused by the SEC of running a $17 million Ponzi scheme.
Election to Congress
2022
Santos was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in New York's 3rd congressional district, defeating Democrat Robert Zimmerman.
Sworn into Office
January 2023
Santos was sworn in as a member of the House of Representatives, despite ongoing media scrutiny over his false claims.
Expulsion from the House
December 1, 2023
The House of Representatives voted 311–114 to expel Santos following an investigation by the House Ethics Committee and a federal indictment.
Guilty Plea
August 19, 2024
Santos pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft and wire fraud charges, facing a potential sentence of six to eight years in prison.
Sentencing
February 7, 2025 (scheduled)
Santos is set to be sentenced for his crimes, marking the culmination of his legal troubles.
