A former Drexel University department chair is facing criminal charges after an audit found he spent $96,000 in research grant funds at strip clubs and sports bars. Chikaodinaka Nwankpa, 57, the former head of Drexel’s Engineering Department, was arrested last week on two charges of theft. DREXEL UNIVERSITY TO PAY NEARLY $200G AFTER PROFESSOR USED FEDERAL GRANT MONEY AT STRIP CLUBS, SPORTS BARS FOR 10 YEARSNwankpa was freed on bail after a court appearance, Fox 29 Philadelphia reported. Drexel auditors said they found the improper $185,000 in improper charges took place from 2010 to 2017. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe university last October reached a settlement with the federal government -- the source of the research funds -- that called for Drexel to reimburse the stolen money to the feds.

Source: Fox News January 19, 2020 20:26 UTC