The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Oxfam Uncovers Fraud in Tsunami-Relief Work

By Brennen Jensen

Oxfam International, a London relief organization, has uncovered fraudulent expenditures of $22,000 related to its humanitarian efforts in Aceh, Indonesia, which was devastated by the 2004 tsunamis in South Asia.

Following a seven-week internal investigation, the charity reports that $20,000 has been recovered and 10 staff members, all Indonesians,...

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