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Janet Yamanaka Mello, a U.S. Army employee, admitted to a $108 million fraud scheme diverting Army funds for personal luxury items. Mello purchased designer goods, cars, and properties under a fictitious organization, potentially facing a 125-year prison term.
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How was Janet Yamanaka Mello able to misappropriate such a substantial amount of Army funds without detection?
What impact might this scandal have on public trust in the U.S. Army and government institutions?
What measures can be implemented to prevent similar fraudulent schemes within government organizations?
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