New Hampshire Department of Justice
04/22/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/22/2026 17:16
Peter Mancini Arrested for Unemployment Fraud
Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella and Department of Employment Security Commissioner Richard J. Lavers announce that Peter Mancini, age 47, was arrested in connection with alleged unemployment compensation fraud.
From October 2025 to February 2026 Mancini allegedly submitted false unemployment claims to the New Hampshire Department of Employment Security. The charges allege that he falsely represented that an offer of employment was rescinded through no fault of his own. They further allege that between January 2026 and February 2026 Mancini and another acted in concert to represent that Mancini performed work searches and/or was available and able to work without restrictions, omitting that Mancini was incarcerated. As a result, Mancini allegedly received more than $11,000 in unemployment compensation, including over $2,000 after he was incarcerated on January 6, 2026.
Mancini is scheduled to be arraigned on Thursday, in the 2nd Circuit Court, Lebanon District. Each class A felony offense is punishable by up to 7 ½ to 15 years in state prison, a fine, or both.
The investigation was conducted by the Department of Employment Security's Benefit Payment Control Unit with assistance from New Hampshire Department of Justice investigators. The Department of Employment Security provides unemployment benefits to eligible individuals who are unemployed through no fault of their own and investigates allegations of fraud to protect New Hampshire's unemployment trust fund. Investigations include matching programs to detect potential fraud when prison/jail inmates may file false claims against the trust fund.
To report possible unemployment fraud, call (603) 228-4019, or email the Department of Employment Security at [email protected].
The New Hampshire Department of Employment Security receives program funding and grant awards from the U.S. Department of Labor.
The charges and allegations against Mr. Mancini are merely accusations, and he is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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