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Most instances of individuals losing their security clearance involve (relatively) mundane issues like significant foreign relatives, a recent drug offense or unpaid taxes. But among the professionals who choose to pursue a government contracting career and then go down the path of the dark side, there are some stand-out instances of individuals who have defrauded the government in significant ways in their path to imploding their cleared career.
Two cases in early May alone that were flagged by our editorial team pinpoint why financial issues are far and above the top reason for security clearance denial and revocation. In two instances, government contractors were motivated by money to scam, cheat, and lie their way out of their jobs and into court.
The first story involves a Sandia National Labs contractor who, according to the Albuquerque Journal, used a government-issued credit card to purchase thousands of dollars of personal items, including a…
