Aegis, Whistleblower Settle Afghanistan Services Fraud Claims

Aegis Defense Services LLC and a whistleblower have settled a lawsuit alleging that the contractor violated the False Claims Act by improperly billing the US Department of State under an Afghanistan security services contract.

Justin Fahn, a unit support commander for GardaWorld Federal Services LLC—the parent company for Aegis, had alleged Aegis violated the FCA by failing to fully give their employees promised annual refresher training.

Aegis and whistleblower Justin Fahn filed a notice of settlement Monday with the US District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, saying the parties resolved all claims, and requesting that the matter be ...