A TSA agent has been charged with faking cancer for five years in an attempt to stay out of work, The Associated Press reports.
The former TSA agent, Marc Bess, was arrested after authorities said they discovered he was lying about having abdominal lymphoma.
In fact, he’s cancer-free, the AP reported.
Investigators said Bess forged doctor’s notes.
He’s being charged with embezzlement and stealing public money.
According to court records, Bess took 280 days in sick leave.
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