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Real event · international · 2026-10-30

How Kenyans got caught in $130m US ghost student scam

Final verdict announced: October 31, 2026 at 4:01 AM ET

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How Kenyans got caught in $130m US ghost student scam

The alleged scheme used stolen identities to claim US student aid, with Kenyans among those charged.

The documented connection: Documented · Authority: disputed

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The scheme involved multiple individuals and identities.

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