Philadelphia professor accused of spending $185,000 in grant funds on strip clubs, iTunes.
“After a comprehensive investigation by our office’s Economic Crimes Unit, Mr. Nwankpa will have his day in court and will have to answer for his crimes. I’d like to thank Drexel University and the Drexel University Police Department for their work throughout this investigation,” District Attorney Larry Krasner said in a statement.
The alleged purchases, which were discovered after a university audit, were made between 2010 and 2017. Nwankpa made multiple unauthorized and"no receipt" purchases, which he submitted for reimbursement using grant funds, according to the release. More than $96,000 were spent at adult entertainment venues and sports bars, according to the DA's office. Another approximately $89,000 were spent on iTunes purchases, the release states.
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