Alleged ‘robocall’ mastermind denies wrongdoing before U.S. Senate

April 18, 2018

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Florida man alleged to have made almost 100 million robocalls to trick consumers with “exclusive” vacation deals from well-known travel and hospitality companies on Wednesday denied wrongdoing before a U.S. Senate Committee.

In June, the Federal Communications Commission said Adrian Abramovich allegedly made 96 million robocalls during a three-month period in 2016, and proposed a $120 million fine.“I am not the kingpin of robocalling that is alleged,” Abramovich said as he appeared under subpoena...