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Former Nursing School Operator Pleads Guilty in Diploma Mill Scheme

1 report, 1 independent Updated Wed 00:00
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Carleen Noreus pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering after being investigated by the Department of Justice. She was sentenced to 87 months in prison and reached a $9.5 million forfeiture agreement with prosecutors. Noreus was accused of creating and distributing fraudulent transcripts and diplomas for aspiring nurses between January 2019 and September 2022.

From sun-sentinel.com

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The prosecution relates to a national federal investigation into diploma mill operations. The scheme involved soliciting individuals seeking nursing credentials and health care employment through the fraudulent credentials created by Noreus and her co-conspirators.

From sun-sentinel.com

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