A Nigerian national residing in Laurel, Maryland, has been sentenced to 21 months in a United States federal prison for his involvement in a massive nursing credential fraud scheme.
Patrick Nwaokwu, 54, pleaded guilty to wire fraud after investigators discovered he was selling fraudulent nursing diplomas, transcripts, and licenses.
As reported by the FBI on X (formerly Twitter), U.S. Attorney Kelly Hayes confirmed that Nwaokwu conspired to deceive regulatory bodies and healthcare providers, resulting in losses exceeding $1.5 million.
Between 2018 and 2023, Nwaokwu worked with accomplices to sell fake documents from institutions like the Palm Beach School of Nursing.
He reportedly charged up to $17,000 for Registered Nurse (RN) certificates, allowing unqualified individuals to secure jobs in the medical field.
Authorities noted that these actions “consciously and recklessly exposed Maryland patients to potential harm, risk of death, and serious bodily injury.”
In addition to his prison time, Nwaokwu will serve two years of supervised release. His co-conspirator, Musa Bangura, was previously sentenced to 13 months for his role in the scam.
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