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Report: Penix, Njoku among targets used in fraud

Report: Penix, Njoku among targets used in fraud

Summary

A former Alabama football player is accused of pretending to be NFL players using wigs and fake IDs to get about $20 million in illegal loans. The report says Michael Penix Jr., David Njoku, and Xavier McKinney were among the players he pretended to be.

Key Facts

  • The accused is a former defensive end from Alabama.
  • He used wigs and fake identification cards to impersonate NFL players.
  • He obtained nearly $20 million through fraudulent loans.
  • Michael Penix Jr., David Njoku, and Xavier McKinney were targeted players.
  • The scheme involved pretending to be these players to secure money illegally.

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