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2 Guilty of Attempting to Defraud U.S. Gov’t in Iraq Contracts

HeadlineMar 02, 2016

In more news on Iraq, two employees of a U.S. military contractor have pleaded guilty to criminal charges related to contracting projects in Iraq. Neal Kasper and his wife Tiffany White of Laguna Construction Company were indicted for conspiring to defraud the U.S. government of more than $5 million. Kasper pleaded guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy to solicit kickbacks, while White pleaded guilty to wire fraud and tax charges. Kasper faces up to 20 years in prison.

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