Soldier pleads guilty to role in fake referral bonus scheme

A National Guard sergeant was one of 24 individuals who pleaded guilty in a defrauding scheme that cost the Army National Guard more than $30,000 in loses.

Each week, Federal News Radio’s Ciera Crawford highlights federal employees and government contractors charged with defrauding the government. Have a tip or want to contact Ciera? You can do so by email or phone, (202) 274-4824.

Source: <a href="http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2014/April/14-crm-447.html" target="_blank">Department of Justice</a>

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