Democrat's Pakistani IT Aide Who was Behind the DNC Email Leaks had Access to ALL Of Congress

The FBI arrest last week of a congressional IT staffer with ties to former Democratic National Committee Chair Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida appears to be developing into a much larger scandal.



Many have expressed concern over how Wasserman Schultz kept Imran Awan on as an IT staffer even after an investigation led other House Democrats to cut ties with him and ban him from accessing the House of Representative's computer system.



Here are some things you should know about the controversy, including why many are concerned and what Wasserman Schultz has said in response.




The Awan Connection



From 2004 until earlier this year, Awan and members of his family served as IT staffers for several Democratic members of Congress. Tasks included setting up phones, computers, and passwords.



Imran Awan began working for Wasserman Schultz back in 2005. The Daily Caller, which has been closely following the developing story, noted that the Awan family's salaries were sizable given the work they were doing.



"Soon after Imran began working for Wasserman Schultz in 2005, four of his relatives appeared on the payroll of other Democrats at inflated salaries, but Democratic staffers said they were rarely seen at work. They collected $4 million in taxpayer salaries since 2009," reported the Daily Caller last month.



Last year, an investigation was launched into alleged criminal acts by Awan, including theft, fraud, and information technology abuses. In February, House members with ties to Awan were informed of the investigation.