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New Mexico probes alleged fraud in data center project letters

An investigation has been launched into alleged fraudulent letters supporting a data center project in New Mexico. The probe follows revelations by Source NM that residents' names were used on pro-data center letters without their consent. This situation has raised concerns about potential fraud related to the project's approval process. AI

RANK_REASON Regulatory action initiated by a state government regarding alleged fraud in a data center project. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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New Mexico probes alleged fraud in data center project letters

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Regulatory action initiated by a state government regarding alleged fraud in a data center project. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]
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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    # NewMexico # DataCenter # fraud # AI 'Probe comes after Source NM revealed residents’ names appeared on pro-data center letters without their consent.' https:/

    # NewMexico # DataCenter # fraud # AI 'Probe comes after Source NM revealed residents’ names appeared on pro-data center letters without their consent.' https:// sourcenm.com/2026/07/09/new-me xico-ag-to-investigate-alleged-fraudulent-letters-supporting-project-jupiter-data-cente…