How Kenyans got caught in $130m US ghost student scam

A world news story from the U.S., reported by BBC World.

World News · the U.S. · October 30, 2026

By HeyHomees Newsroom · October 30, 2026

What we said on air

The alleged scheme used stolen identities to claim US student aid, with Kenyans among those charged.

National News — Morning edition, October 30, 2026

Reported by BBC World, October 30, 2026. Read the full story at BBC World →

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