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Danish autism researcher pleads guilty to stealing more than $1M in CDC grant money
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· September 1, 2026
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Key points Poul Thorsen, a 65-year-old autism researcher from Denmark, pleaded guilty to wire fraud. The funds in question were grant money, totaling more than $1 million.
A researcher has admitted to misusing funds. Poul Thorsen, a 65-year-old autism researcher from Denmark, pleaded guilty to wire fraud. He had been wanted since 2011. The funds in question were grant money, totaling more than $1 million.
The grants were awarded for research on autism, cerebral palsy, and childhood development. The projects were funded from 2000 to 2009. Further details about the case are available from federal prosecutors.
The U.S. Attorney's Office announced the guilty plea, providing some information about the case. For more details, readers can consult the original press release.
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