Crime & Safety
Woodbridge Man Accused Of Lying On DEA Application
Federal prosecutors say he wanted to become a DEA agent, and made up two fictitious degrees from higher-ed schools in New Jersey.
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A Woodbridge man admitted Monday to lying about his educational background in his application for employment with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), said acting U.S. Attorney Rachael Honig.
Gulshan Manko, 37, of Woodbridge, pleaded guilty to one count of making false statements to federal agents.
The DEA says Manko submitted an application, referred to as an SF-86 Form, for employment as a federal agent with the DEA.
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Manko submitted fictitious academic transcripts from two higher education institutions located in New Jersey and represented that he had graduated from these two academic institutions.
Manko made those statements knowing they were false, said the feds.
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He is facing a fine and even jail time, however that may have changed depending on the plea deal he reached. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 19, 2022.
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