ICE Indicts 19 Involved in Chinese “Birth Tourism” Operation

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Following the arrests this morning of three defendants who allegedly operated “birth tourism” outfits that catered to Chinese clients, federal authorities today unsealed indictments that charge a total…

Florida Woman Sentenced in Newark for $465K COVID Relief Fraud Scheme Using Fake PPP Loans

NEWARK, N.J. — A Florida woman who fraudulently obtained more than $465,000 in pandemic relief funds through falsified loan applications will serve 18 months in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer announced.…

Newark Mayor Under Fire For $500 Million Political Deal; Jackson Lawmaker Takes Shots

$500M Newark school lease deal tied to donor draws backlash amid NJ funding crisis Newark, NJ – As school districts across New Jersey grapple with budget cuts and rising property taxes, a…

GOP Chairman Recommended Council President’s Wife for Deputy Clerk Ahead of Controversial MUA Vote

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick blasted Council President Justin Lamb on Thursday, accusing him of siding with what he called the “Mo Hill Gang” and Ocean County GOP…

Queens school staffer accused of stealing $415K for private cheer company

QUEENS, NY – A former staff member at a Flushing public school has been indicted for allegedly stealing more than $400,000 meant for educational materials and funneling the money into her private…

Mikie Sherrill campaign backpeddles on forced merger plan, just lawyers and transportation for Toms River, Lakewood, Jackson

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Mikie Sherrill, the far-left progressive Democrat candidate running for governor of New Jersey, is now backpedaling after claiming she wants to force smaller and financially delinquent school districts…

Governor Murphy Gives Newark $52 Million in Additional State Aid While Suburban Schools Forced to Close, Sell, and Consolidate

Testa demands state control over Newark’s finances after $52M in aid TRENTON, N.J. – A New Jersey lawmaker is calling on Gov. Phil Murphy to place Newark under state financial oversight after…

Toms River Council Candidate’s ShopRite Shoplifting Charge Draws Red Flag in Election Campaign

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Most people looking to get into politics hold off on stealing until after they’re elected. In the case of one council candidate, his alleged five-finger past has become…

South Jersey man scammed elderly woman out of $185,000, scammed COVID-19 relief program out of $1.4 million

NEWARK, N.J. – A Washington Township man pleaded guilty Thursday to a scheme that defrauded the IRS of over $1.4 million in COVID-19 tax credits and to stealing more than $180,000 from…

Cop on disability caught dancing and skiing charged with worker’s compensation fraud

SANTA ANA, Calif. — A former Westminster police officer has been charged with 15 felony counts after allegedly defrauding the workers’ compensation system out of more than $600,000 while claiming a debilitating…

Spadea blasts Trump endorsement says President backs losers in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. — Conservative radio host and gubernatorial hopeful Bill Spadea slammed former President Donald Trump’s endorsement of his opponent Jack Ciattarelli, calling it the latest in a string of misjudged political…

Top Spadea advisor says Bramnick the only candidate who can defeat a Democrat in November

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A top advisor for New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea and a paid consultant for the Elect Common Sense organization says John Bramnick has the best chance to…

New Jersey business owner tried to hide money from IRS by paying workers in cash

CAMDEN, NJ — A Philadelphia man admitted in federal court that he conspired to defraud the IRS by paying workers under the table at a New Jersey chimney service company, resulting in…

Three active-duty soldiers charged in COVID-19 loan fraud scheme at Fort Gregg-Adams

RICHMOND, Va. — Two active-duty U.S. Army soldiers have pleaded guilty, and a third has been indicted, in connection with a scheme to obtain fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans while stationed…

Connecticut man sentenced to 2 years in prison for $2 million embezzlement scheme

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Evan Bobzin, 39, of Chester, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison Wednesday for stealing nearly $2 million from his employer, Hoffman’s Gun Center in Newington, over the…

Asbury man charged in $400,000 fraud targeting 91-year-old Clarksburg resident

FLEMINGTON, N.J. — A 38-year-old man from Asbury has been charged with theft by deception and tax-related offenses after authorities allege he defrauded a 91-year-old Clarksburg man of $400,000 through a false…

Manalapan couple charged with six-figure theft for failure to report $4.5M in income

FREEHOLD, NJ — A Manalapan couple has been charged with conspiring to steal over $750,000 by failing to report nearly $4.5 million in taxable income over a five-year period, Monmouth County Prosecutor…

New Jersey Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in COVID-19 Scheme

NEWARK, N.J. – Richard Fadraga, a 53-year-old business owner from Elizabeth, New Jersey, admitted in federal court today to his role in a fraud scheme involving COVID-19 relief funds, fraudulent tax filings,…

Former Bank Employee Charged with Stealing Nearly $1 Million from Customer

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw has announced the arrest and charging of Agha Hasan, a former bank employee, for allegedly stealing nearly $1 million from a customer’s…

Former Massachusetts State Senator and Sister Charged with Federal Crimes

BOSTON, MA—The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts announced today the unsealing of an indictment charging former State Senator Dean Tran and his sister, Tuyet T. Martin, with multiple counts including obstruction of…

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