How Biden’s Tax Plan Could End Up Raising College Tuition
How Biden’s Tax Plan Could End Up Raising College Tuition Harry Wilmerding on April 1, 2022 President Joe Biden proposed increasing Pell Grants at universities in his 2023 budget, a move that…
Naples Felon Arrested And Charged With COVID Relief Fraud
Fort Myers, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the arrest and unsealing of a criminal complaint charging Daniel Joseph Tisone (34, Naples) with wire fraud, bank fraud, and illegal…
Michigan Man Pleads Guilty to Unemployment Fraud and Identity Theft Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
BOSTON – A Michigan man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston in connection with his involvement in a fraudulent scheme to obtain COVID-19-related unemployment assistance. Devin Smith, 30, pleaded guilty…
Biden’s Budget Earmarks BILLIONS For Energy Projects … In Other Countries
Biden’s Budget Earmarks BILLIONS For Energy Projects … In Other Countries Thomas Catenacci on March 28, 2022 President Joe Biden’s budget would boost international climate spending to more than $11 billion, quadrupling…
Former Worcester Housing Official Sentenced to 40 Months in Prison for $2.3 Million Property Development Fraud Scheme
BOSTON – A former employee of the City of Worcester’s Housing Development Office and Executive Office of Economic Development was sentenced today in federal court in Worcester for her role in a…
South Georgia pastor, tax preparer admits CARES Act fraud
BRUNSWICK, GA: A South Georgia man holding himself out as a pastor, mortician, restaurateur, and tax preparer has admitted lying to receive COVID-19 small business assistance. Mack Devon Knight, 45, of Kingsland,…
Home Healthcare Agencies Settle Fraud Claims for $5.4 Million and Agree to Pay Wages and Benefits to Underpaid Aides
Breon Peace, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, and Letitia James, New York State Attorney General, announced today a pair of settlement agreements with two Brooklyn-based licensed home…
HPM Corporation and Owners Accept Responsibility, Agree to Pay Nearly $3 Million in Restitution and Penalties for Fraudulent Covid-19 Relief Loan
Richland, Washington – Vanessa R. Waldref, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced today that HPM Corporation (HPMC) and its owners have agreed to pay $2,939,400 in restitution…
EXCLUSIVE: Nikki Haley To Endorse Marco Rubio’s Reelection Campaign
Republican Florida Sen. Marco Rubio will announce the endorsement of former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley for his third term in Congress on Thursday. “Nikki Haley was an invaluable ally while she…
Tax Evader Pleads Guilty to Defrauding United States of Nearly Quarter Million Dollars
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA —Christopher Douglas Williams, 60, of Langley, has pleaded guilty to defrauding the United States of over $230,000 in taxes owed. “I appreciate the work of the Internal Revenue Service in…
California ringleader charged in multi-layered fraud scheme
HOUSTON – A ringleader and his brother-in-law have been indicted for their participation in a multi-state scheme involving mortgage fraud, credit repair and government loan fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.…
United States Attorney’s Office Announces Partnership with Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery to Address Fraud
OKLAHOMA CITY – United States Attorney Robert J. Troester and Special Inspector General Brian D. Miller of the Office of the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery (SIGPR) jointly announced today that…
Athens City School Administrator Found Guilty in Virtual Education Fraud Scheme
Montgomery, Ala. – On March 18, 2022, Athens City Schools administrator, William Richard (“Rick”) Carter, Jr., 46, was convicted for his role in a scheme to defraud the Alabama State…
American Elites Have Deep Ties To A New Chinese Spy Chief
American Elites Have Deep Ties To A New Chinese Spy Chief Philip Lenczycki on March 18, 2022 Chen Xu, the former party secretary for one of China’s most prestigious universities, has been…
Two Downtown Los Angeles Residents Arrested on Complaint Alleging They Fraudulently Obtained $300,000 in COVID-Relief Loans
LOS ANGELES – Two downtown Los Angeles residents were arrested today on a federal criminal complaint alleging they fraudulently obtained more than $300,000 – and attempted to obtain an additional $1…
U.S. Attorney Announces New COVID-19 Fraud Strike Force
Spokane, Washington – Vanessa R. Waldref, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced today the creation of a new, interagency COVID-19 Fraud Strike Force to combat fraud arising from…
New Jersey defrauded Paycheck Protection Program out of $1.6 million, feds
EDISON, NJ – An Edison man has admitted to scamming the U.S. Government out of $1.6 million in COVID-19 relief funds, according to the U.S. Department of Justice, The DOJ said Jordan…
Lehigh Acres Couple Pleads Guilty To COVID Relief Fraud
Fort Myers, Florida –United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Amber Rewis Bruey (35, Lehigh Acres) today pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money…
Middlesex County Man Admits $1.6 Million Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Fraud Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. – A Middlesex County, New Jersey, man today admitted his role in a scheme to defraud lenders and the Small Business Administration (SBA) by fraudulently obtaining approximately $1.6 million in…
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