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id: c38f44858c
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-09 18:56 CST
updated: 2026-11-09 18:56 CST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Former St. Louis building inspector ordered to prison, repayment

Adebanjo Popoola, a former St. Louis building inspector, admitted taking millions in taxpayer money and was ordered by a judge to serve prison time and repay it.

Section: [Public Safety](/st-louis/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Adebanjo Popoola](/st-louis/wiki/adebanjo-popoola.md)

## Coverage

- [KMOV 4 (CBS)](https://www.firstalert4.com/2026/11/10/after-high-dollar-fraud-cases-do-victims-get-their-money-back/), 2026-11-09 18:56 CST: After high-dollar fraud cases, do victims get their money back?

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