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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Larry Neumeister

In closing remarks, prosecutor says Frank founder lied to JPMorgan Chase to secure $175 million deal

A Florida woman deployed a “brazen fraud” to sell her student aid startup to JPMorgan Chase & Co. for $175 million after dramatically exaggerating its customer base, a prosecutor told jurors Wednesday in a criminal trial's closing argument.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Chiuchiolo urged a Manhattan federal court jury to convict Charlie Javice and another former top executive at her company, which operated under the name Frank, of conspiracy and fraud charges.

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