Shays’ former campaign manager suspect in fraud

The AP is reporting that Michael Sohn, Chris Shays’ campaign manager for the last several elections is the target of suspicions that money was misappropriated from Shays’ campaign fund, according to two Republicans familiar with the matter.

Last Friday, former Congressman Shays, revealed that following a post-election review, his campaign became aware of a series of anomalies that appeared to be the result of fraudulent activity by a former campaign staffer. Names were not revealed, but Shays said the matter had been referred to federal
authorities.

Now the AP says:

Two Republicans familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the investigation is pending said the suspicions involve Michael Sohn, who was Shays’ campaign manager for the past several elections. Sohn left last week for his honeymoon in Asia and did not return telephone messages left on his cell phone.

Another person familiar with the matter said Sohn was traveling abroad with the full understanding of federal authorities.

This is quite a betrayal, if it is indeed Sohn. It’s not been a good autumn for Chris Shays.