Charity Co-founder Lacey Carney Sentenced for Fraud Related to African Aid
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Updated Oct 14
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What happened
Lacey Carney was sentenced to three years in federal prison, followed by one year of supervised release, for her role in defrauding people and businesses through the nonprofit organization 2nd Milk. The charity, which was established in 2015, aimed to provide nutrition to orphaned infants in Africa. Carney was ordered to jointly pay $514,098 in victim restitution.
From nwaonline.com
Why it matters
The fraud scheme involved the misuse of funds collected through donations, child sponsorships, and direct solicitations intended for the charity's mission in Africa. The sentencing and restitution order reflect the financial losses incurred by the hundreds of individuals and businesses that supported the organization.
From nwaonline.com
Who's involved
- AfricaContinent where the charity was formed to provide nutrition to infants
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