Coordinated enforcement sweep debars or suspends nine individuals for telecom subsidy fraud.
The FCC Enforcement Bureau suspended seven individuals with criminal convictions from participating in Universal Service Fund programs, including Donatus Anyanwu, Shawn Clemmons, Kenneth Collura, John Comito, Charles Jones, Mark Whitaker, and Donna Woods. The action was part of a coordinated enforcement sweep spanning April 4-8.
Additional debarments included Peretz Klein from the E-Rate program for three years, and the FCC initiated formal debarment proceedings against all suspended individuals. The sweep signals systematic fraud in federal telecom subsidy programs that fund internet access for schools and libraries.
Telecom companies participating in USF programs should review their compliance programs and conduct due diligence on contractors and service providers.
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FCC Debars Peretz Klein from E-Rate Program
FCC Bars Seven Convicted Criminals from USF Programs
FCC Suspends Kenneth Collura from USF Programs
FCC Suspends Mark Whitaker from USF, E-Rate
FCC Suspends Donna Woods from E-Rate, USF Programs
FCC Suspends Donatus Anyanwu from USF Programs
FCC Suspends Shawn Clemmons from USF Programs
FCC Suspends John Comito from USF Programs
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