Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Phantom professor claims salary for 15 years


PARIS - A French tax official cheated the government out of 600,000 euros ($820,000) by creating a phantom identity as a university professor and claiming a salary for some 15 years, the government said Monday.
Education Ministry officials uncovered the scam in June and began legal and disciplinary action immediately, Budget Minister Eric Woerth said in a statement. Full Story - Education Week Magazine - Native Cigarettes - Big Dogs Sportswear