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Posted: Tue 12:03 PM, May 25, 2010
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Updated: Tue 12:45 PM, May 25, 2010

More Kenyan Nationals Plead to Role in Auditor Scheme in WV, Other States

Three more Kenyan nationals have pleaded guilty to charges in an international scheme to defraud West Virginia and other states of more than $3 million.

Michael M. Ochenge of Eau Claire, Wisconsin and Albert E. Gunga of Minneapolis pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering. Robert M. Otiso of Elk River, Minnesota, pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting mail and wire fraud.

The pleas entered Monday in U.S. District Court in Charleston followed guilty pleas from three others earlier to their roles in the scam.

Ochenge and Gunga face up to 20 years in prison when they are sentenced August 26. Otiso faces up to 30 years. His sentencing is set for August 19.

The charges alleged the defendants defrauded West Virginia's auditor and officials in Massachusetts, Kansas and Ohio.

©2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

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