A Converse man and six alleged co-conspirators were arrested this week on criminal charges related to their alleged conspiracy to commit wire fraud. According to court documents Aaron Sams, 39, owns and operates Sams Contracting Consulting and Training LLC. The indictment alleges he used his business to advertise and market a service to historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone) companies. HUBZone is a Small Business Administration (SBA) program designed to provide federal contracting assistance for qualified small businesses to increase employment opportunities, investment and economic development in such areas. The program gives preferences in government contracting to businesses that qualify as a HUBZone small business.