ATLANTA – Former Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency counselor Karen C. Lyke (formerly known as Karen C. Gregory) has been charged with forging educational records and creating fake students with non-existent disabilities and illnesses in an elaborate, multi-year scheme to steal more than $1.3 million.
“By exploiting her position with the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, Lyke allegedly orchestrated a sophisticated, long-term scheme to fleece taxpayers of more than $1.3 million through doctored records and the creation of fake students with non-existent disabilities,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan. “Lyke’s alleged enterprise was uncovered through the collaborative efforts of the Georgia Office of Inspector General in partnership with the FBI.”
“Through her alleged scheme, Karen Lyke targeted money meant for those with disabilities trying to improve their lives,” said Keri Farley, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Atlanta. “I’m proud of the work of the FBI and our law enforcement partners for their work in this case. We will continue to work together to stop those who steal taxpayer funds.”
“Not only is theft of government money a serious crime that will be vigorously investigated, but all too often it also deprives our most vulnerable citizens of vital assistance,” said Georgia State Inspector General Scott McAfee. “OIG will continue to uphold the integrity of state programs and ensure taxpayer dollars are used for their intended purpose.”
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