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Jaga9ja:
Corruption is not the presence of crime, but the absence of justice.
- that is the real corruption to emboldens more corruption.


That is the striking difference between underdeveloped and developed world.


Developed world have their excesses too, but it is no where compare to underdeveloped world.

Exactly. It’s not that rich countries are free of fraud or greed—they absolutely have their scandals—but the difference is in enforcement and consequences. When justice is consistent, even the powerful can’t get away with blatant theft.

In underdeveloped systems, impunity is baked in. That’s what makes corruption a culture, not just a crime. Steal enough, have the right connections, and society will shrug—or even reward you. Until that flips, it won’t matter how clever or “innovative” a scam is—justice remains the real deterrent.

Sensiblerealist:
She will be out after about 6 years with good conduct and go back to enjoy her loot with or without her husband. 63 million dollars in restitution Na moimoi cuz they would have invested well in Puerto Rico real estate other businesses.
Some do commit these financial crimes to cash out at the end

You missed the part that says restitution or you think this is Nigeria

even a newscaster? greed is taking hold of many people and its only by contentment that this can be overcomed.

anonimi:
Blablabla balablu of a Stockho;lm syndrome justifier.

If fraud isn't a developing country problem, then why are we notr as developed as the japa countries

The anchor has been dealt with unlike here that she may join Oshiomole's Assembly of Past Crooks, APC to have her sins washed away enroute to been a political godfather.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qg_1mly5Gm8?si=28EvOQHiEjp5lqeN

Exactly. Calling it “human nature” is just a fancy excuse to ignore systemic failure. In countries like Japan or Germany, fraudsters don’t get a free pass because the system is designed to punish, deter, and rebuild trust.

Here? You pull a stunt like that, and politics becomes your escape hatch. Steal enough, play your cards right, and suddenly you’re “reintegrated” into the system, maybe even celebrated. That’s the real difference—accountability, not morality.

NairaX:
Exactly. It’s not that rich countries are free of fraud or greed—they absolutely have their scandals—but the difference is in enforcement and consequences. When justice is consistent, even the powerful can’t get away with blatant theft.

In underdeveloped systems, impunity is baked in. That’s what makes corruption a culture, not just a crime. Steal enough, have the right connections, and society will shrug—or even reward you. Until that flips, it won’t matter how clever or “innovative” a scam is—justice remains the real deterrent.

Perfectly written.

They should make her report her own news of the fraud.
Human greed knows no end. It spans across all ages, races, eras, histories repeatedly.

The face of a thief.

I wonder how much they'll have left after paying restitution.

What of her husband?

NairaX:
Ten years? For $63 million? Bruh, some people steal far more with a PowerPoint presentation and end up as “distinguished public servants.”

Stephanie’s only real mistake was not being a politician — if she pulled this in certain countries, they’d be calling her “Honorable” by now and giving her chieftaincy titles for her “innovation during COVID.”

Funny how the U.S. media loves preaching about corruption abroad, meanwhile one of their own anchors was running a COVID side-hustle bigger than the GDP of small nations.

Moral of the story:
Fraud isn’t a developing-country problem.
It’s a human problem — America just packages theirs with better English and a cleaner studio.

If you think commitIng fraud or engaging in scams as easy as you assume in the US, why not find an American based partner to start your own scheme?

Paying restitution is one of the most savage part of American justice system. They are determined to ensure you don't benefit from your crime.

If na republican, Trump go pardon am, na make she just write am a flattering letter praising him and telling him he will win the next Nobel peace prize

She stole $63m and was told to pay $64m.

In Nigeria, person wey steal ₦90bn is told to pay ₦500m.

Hmmm .... ten years in prison .... and has to pay back the money. She and co conspirators ...which means they have cases on others involved. Those people know themselves... sure they don't sleep well at nights and be fearing when the Feds will show up

NairaX:
Ten years? For $63 million? Bruh, some people steal far more with a PowerPoint presentation and end up as “distinguished public servants.”

Stephanie’s only real mistake was not being a politician — if she pulled this in certain countries, they’d be calling her “Honorable” by now and giving her chieftaincy titles for her “innovation during COVID.”

Funny how the U.S. media loves preaching about corruption abroad, meanwhile one of their own anchors was running a COVID side-hustle bigger than the GDP of small nations.

Moral of the story:
Fraud isn’t a developing-country problem.
It’s a human problem — America just packages theirs with better English and a cleaner studio.

Fraud isn’t a developing-country problem.
It’s a human problem

Genesis 6:5 KJV
And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.

Genesis 8:21 KJV -
And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done.

Matthew 15:19 KJV
For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:

Good one but wait oo she ate $63 and was asked to pay back $64m back is the extra a bonus or interest?

So na she show benefit/SBA loan boys the way

Read my contribution again. It means I posited that they would have paid that easily. Try dey read and internalise firstly

alpharoyalty:
You missed the part that says restitution or you think this is Nigeria

BlackViper:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0wfZdlXKkw?si=q02zkoMmnxAT82TD



https://www.azfamily.com/2025/11/21/ex-phoenix-news-anchor-sentenced-10-year-ppp-loan-fraud-scheme/

Beautiful criminal

merits:
Beautiful criminal

Whilst not seeking to slut shame her, her character is clearly suspect and the fact that she has good make up people doesn't translate to physical beauty.

Let's see some custodial mug shots first.

all dat gold is not glitters