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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Politics
Brian Yalung

Where Is Julia Varvaro? Top Trump DHS Aide Put on Leave After Allegedly Bilking 'Sugar Daddy' for $40K

Julia Varvaro is facing allegations that have led to an internal review, drawing attention to personal conduct in public office. (Credit: Julia Varvaro | LinkedIn)

Deputy Assistant Homeland Security Secretary for Counterterrorism Julia Varvaro has reportedly been placed on administrative leave for allegedly scamming an ex-boyfriend of $40,000 (£29,635). The allegations were made by a divorced business executive known only as Robert B.

Varvaro's ex-lover filed a DHS complaint, claiming he spent between $30,000 and $40,000 on the former deputy assistant secretary. He detailed that this included taking the 29-year-old on lavish holidays and buying her expensive jewellery.

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