Man convicted of defrauding UConn of more than $60,000

HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – A man has been found guilty of defrauding UConn with stolen bank information and fake names.

The man was Dickson Alorwornu, a 35-year-old Ghanaian citizen living in Greenwich. Also known as “Dixon Al”.

Authorities said Alorwornu used others’ names, fake Social Security numbers and fake email addresses to submit two applications to non-degree programs at UConn.

According to trial evidence, in December 2017, Alorwornu used stolen American Express cards to provide over $62,000 in fraudulent funds into two student accounts.

In January 2018, authorities said Alorwornu withdrew from the courses and asked for the refund of the money he had invested in the university.

UConn then transferred tens of thousands of dollars to bank accounts controlled by Alorwornu, according to the hearing.

The investigation revealed that the email accounts he used to defraud UConn were also used to defraud other universities.

The jury found Alorwornu guilty of two counts of wire fraud. Judge Sarala V. Nagala scheduled him for sentencing on February 19.

Alorwornu was released on $50,000 bail pending sentencing.

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