Woman admits bilking $5M from Department of Education in ‘straw students’ scam

[Valletta]

Melvin, 59, pled guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with the theft of millions from the federal student aid program, federal prosecutors said. At sentencing later this year, Melvin faces a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release. Melvin will also be required to pay restitution.

Woman admits bilking $5M from Department of Education in ‘straw students’ scam

Cynthia Denise Melvin, 59, pled guilty to stealing millions from the Department of Education in federal student loan aid.

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We still have a problem in the judicial system with light sentences. Hopefully the tide is turning and there will be fewer woke judges.

 

[DaisyDay]

Melvin, 59, pled guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with the theft of millions from the federal student aid program, federal prosecutors said. At sentencing later this year, Melvin faces a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release. Melvin will also be required to pay restitution.

Woman admits bilking $5M from Department of Education in ‘straw students’ scam

Cynthia Denise Melvin, 59, pled guilty to stealing millions from the Department of Education in federal student loan aid.

www.yahoo.com

We still have a problem in the judicial system with light sentences. Hopefully the tide is turning and there will be fewer woke judges.

How is 20 years minimum plus restitution a light sentence for theft?

 

[Valletta]

How is 20 years minimum plus restitution a light sentence for theft?

20 years maximum, not minimum. My comment was in general, we will have to wait and see how many years she actually receives.

 

[DaisyDay]

20 years maximum, not minimum. My comment was in general, we will have to wait and see how many years she actually receives.

Restitution is something not given nearly enough.

 

[Valletta]

Restitution is something not given nearly enough.

I agree. The copper thieves bother me, they should make them pay for the actual replacement cost.

 

[iluvatar5150]

I'm glad the Biden DOJ did all of the necessary investigation in order to achieve this conviction.

 

[durangodawood]

I agree. The copper thieves bother me, they should make them pay for the actual replacement cost.

I can see how copper thieves are doing "wire fraud". Sort of.

 

[RileyG]

I agree. The copper thieves bother me, they should make them pay for the actual replacement cost.

I agree!