Ukraine man, 23, who faked age for high school pleads guilty
HARRISBURG, Pa. – A 23-year-old Ukrainian man who faked his name and age to attend a Pennsylvania high school has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges.
Artur Samarin entered the pleas to passport fraud and Social Security fraud on Tuesday.
He pleaded guilty to separate fraud and sex charges in Dauphin County Court earlier this month. Authorities say he admitted lying about his identity to secure a free public education and having sex with an underage girl.
Prosecutors say Samarin could be deported.
While attending John Harris High School, Samarin called himself Asher Potts. He impressed teachers and community leaders before authorities concluded he was considerably older and overstayed a visa.
Authorities say Samarin told a detective in February that he had sex with a 15-year-old girl when he was 22.
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