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Former Professor Guilty of $600K Financial Aid Fraud

3/25/2026

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Emmanuel Finnih, a former professor from Richmond, was found guilty of a $600,000 student financial aid fraud scheme.
He admitted theft of government funds, identity theft, and submitting over 100 fraudulent financial aid applications for straw students across Texas.
Finnih faces up to 10 years in federal prison for theft and additional time for other charges.
He could face fines and restitution at sentencing on June 22.

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Emmanuel Finnih, a former professor from Richmond, was found guilty of a $600,000 student financial aid fraud scheme.
He admitted theft of government funds, identity theft, and submitting over 100 fraudulent financial aid applications for straw students across Texas.
Finnih faces up to 10 years in federal prison for theft and additional time for other charges.
He could face fines and restitution at sentencing on June 22.