Crime & Safetyscore 119·2 metrosupdated 1h ago

Federal Prosecutors Unveil 'Operation Ghostbusters' to Combat Student Loan Fraud

Federal prosecutors in Virginia have launched 'Operation Ghostbusters,' resulting in indictments related to an international student loan fraud scheme. The operation uncovered fraudulent 'ghost students' enrolled in various colleges to illegally obtain federal student aid.

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