Friday, December 25, 2009
Trial Set In W. Va. Auditor Scam
WEST VIRGINIA....
A February 22nd trial date has been set for five Kenyans involved in an alleged multimillion-dollar scam that hit government officials in at least four states, including the West Virginia State Auditor's Office. Each pleaded not guilty Monday to charges including conspiracy, wire and mail fraud and laundering money. All five were arrested in Minnesota last month and held without bail, citing the international scope of the case and the alleged use of a phony passport and other forged documents. The indictment claims the scheme reaped more than $3.3 million from West Virginia, Massachusetts, Kansas and Ohio, while around $700,000 from West Virginia ended up in Kenyan bank accounts. The Internal Revenue Service and Secret Service continue to investigate.
A February 22nd trial date has been set for five Kenyans involved in an alleged multimillion-dollar scam that hit government officials in at least four states, including the West Virginia State Auditor's Office. Each pleaded not guilty Monday to charges including conspiracy, wire and mail fraud and laundering money. All five were arrested in Minnesota last month and held without bail, citing the international scope of the case and the alleged use of a phony passport and other forged documents. The indictment claims the scheme reaped more than $3.3 million from West Virginia, Massachusetts, Kansas and Ohio, while around $700,000 from West Virginia ended up in Kenyan bank accounts. The Internal Revenue Service and Secret Service continue to investigate.
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