It's challenging to provide a single, definitive number for "current Republicans who committed fraud" because the term "fraud" covers a wide range of legal actions (from civil lawsuits to criminal convictions) and the definition of "current Republican" can refer to different levels of government (federal, state, and local) or political figures who may no longer hold office but are active in the party.However, here is a summary of notable recent cases involving prominent Republican figures at different levels of government related to fraud or financial crimes:1. Federal Officials and National Figures * **Former Congressman George Santos (R-NY): Santos was charged with multiple federal crimes, including wire fraud, money laundering, and theft of public funds. He was expelled from the House of Representatives and later pleaded guilty to fraud, aggravated identity theft, and other charges, and was sentenced to prison. * Donald Trump: He was a defendant in a civil fraud lawsuit in New York brought by the State Attorney General, which resulted in a judgment for engaging in a scheme to inflate his net worth to obtain favorable loan and insurance terms. * "Fake Electors" Scheme: Multiple Republican officials and activists in several states (including Arizona, Michigan, and Nevada) were indicted or charged with felonies related to the 2020 election, including conspiracy, forgery, and fraudulent schemes, for their role in submitting false electoral certificates.2. State and Local OfficialsOver the past few years, there have been several cases of state and local Republican politicians convicted of fraud or financial crimes, including: * Wire Fraud/COVID-19 Relief Fraud: For example, a former Florida State Representative pleaded guilty to wire fraud, money laundering, and false statements involving COVID-19 relief funds. * Bribery and Financial Crimes: Several state lawmakers and local officials across the country have faced convictions for bribery, misuse of campaign funds, and other financial-related crimes, including a former Tennessee State Senator who pleaded guilty to fraud.Key Takeaways * The number is dynamic and constantly changing due to ongoing investigations, new charges, plea deals, and convictions. * The most high-profile cases often involve criminal charges related to campaign finance, wire fraud, or public corruption. * The most effective way to track this is through official public records from the Department of Justice, state attorneys general, and credible news reporting on indictments and convictions.If you are interested in a specific office (e.g., current members of the U.S. Congress), I can focus the search on that group. Beloud