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Prof, wife accused of receiving bogus contracts

Fri Oct 30, 5:03 PM ET

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A University of Florida professor and his wife are accused in a federal indictment of receiving some $3.7 million in bogus contracts from NASA and other government agencies.

The indictment says they steered at least some of the money into their personal bank accounts.

A grand jury has indicted 60-year-old Samim Anghaie (SAM'-eem UN'-gee) and his 55-year-old wife, Sousan (SUE'-sawn), on multiple wire fraud and money laundering counts. They are also charged with making false statements to the government.

Their attorney, Lloyd Vipperman Jr., could not immediately be reached for comment.

If convicted, they face up to 20 years in prison on each conspiracy, wire fraud and laundering charge. Each count of making false statements carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison.

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