Former Webster University IT director, Ronald Simpson, admitted guilty to a $2.1M fraud scheme, leading to a $39M deficit in 2023 and causing university leaders' resignations.
Former Webster University IT director, Ronald Simpson, pleaded guilty to a $2.1M fraud scheme involving selling university-approved IT equipment to third parties and falsely claiming defective equipment for replacements. His actions contributed to a $39M deficit in 2023 and led to resignations of university leaders. Simpson faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
June 18, 2024
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