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05/13/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/14/2026 05:16

Former CEO of West Michigan Nonprofit Sentenced to 70 Months in Federal Prison

Former CEO of West Michigan Nonprofit Sentenced to 70 Months in Federal Prison

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Timothy VerHey announced today that Dr. Nkechy Ezeh, 61, of Kent County, Michigan, was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for orchestrating a fraud scheme that stole $1.4 million in taxpayer and donor money intended for vulnerable preschool children. She was also sentenced to a concurrent prison term of 60 months for evading income taxes.

Read more on https://www.justice.gov

Action Details

  • Date:May 13, 2026
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Michigan
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions
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