# Danish Vaccine Researcher Admits to US Grant Fraud

Danish researcher Poul Thorsen pleaded guilty to fraud involving US research funds in Atlanta.

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The US Department of Justice stated that Danish researcher Poul Thorsen has pleaded guilty to fraud involving American research funds. [^1]

Poul Thorsen, a Danish researcher and doctor, was sentenced to 27 months in prison for misusing American funds designated for research. [^2]

Poul Thorsen admitted to misusing approximately $1 million of funds granted by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for research purposes. [^3]

As part of his plea agreement, Thorsen agreed to pay $1 million in restitution to the CDC. [^4]

A judge in Atlanta finalized the sentence of 27 months on December 1. [^5]

## What this stands on

1. The US Department of Justice stated that Danish researcher Poul Thorsen has pleaded guilty to fraud involving American research funds. (Berlingske, News)
2. Poul Thorsen, a Danish researcher and doctor, was sentenced to 27 months in prison for misusing American funds designated for research. (B.T., News)
3. Poul Thorsen admitted to misusing approximately $1 million of funds granted by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for research purposes. (Berlingske, News)
4. As part of his plea agreement, Thorsen agreed to pay $1 million in restitution to the CDC. (B.T., News)
5. A judge in Atlanta finalized the sentence of 27 months on December 1. (B.T., News)

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