The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Fraud Investigations Raise New Questions for Beleaguered Red Cross

By Ian Wilhelm

Washington

The American Red Cross faces new questions about its management and operations after it disclosed last month it is investigating 5,500 allegations of fraud and mismanagement related to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

The Red Cross said 50 percent of the cases could involve criminal activity. As part of...

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