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Navy Veteran Sentenced for $9 Million Fraud Scheme

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What happened

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Cory Taylor Wright was sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for defrauding the U.S. Navy of over $9 million through a contract-steering scheme. Wright and Juan Carlos Aragon formed a company to submit fake contract bids and fraudulent invoices for services that were never rendered. Aragon pleaded guilty to one count of bribery of a public official and received a one-year federal prison sentence.

From kclu.org, keyt.com

Why it matters

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The scheme involved securing government contracts for the Navy’s Mobile Utilities Support Equipment Division. The fraudulent activity resulted in a $9.1 million restitution order against the couple associated with Columbus.

From kclu.org, keyt.com

Who's involved

  • Ventura CountyThe Naval Base unit that was defrauded of over $9 million
  • ColumbusThe location where the couple associated with the fraud was ordered to pay restitution

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  • Ventura CountySpeculative

    The Navy’s Mobile Utilities Support Equipment Division might face increased costs or regulatory scrutiny regarding contract oversight.

How it developed

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  1. Wright and Aragon formed a company together amid the fraud scheme.1 source
  2. Aragon partnership established; Cory Taylor Wright accused of defrauding the U.S. Navy.1 source

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