Manhattan Chiropractor Arrested for Healthcare Fraud
NEW YORK, NY – A New York Chiropractor is facing up to 10 years in federal prison for engaging in healthcare fraud. Melissa Kaines was able to defraud insurance carriers for over…
Two NJ School Employees Get Prison Time for Health Benefit Fraud
MARMORA, NJ – Two former New Jersey state public education system employees were sentenced today to prison terms for defrauding New Jersey state health benefits programs by submitting fraudulent claims for medically…
Third Lakewood Area Scammer Admits to Role in $11.8 Million Failed Real Estate Scam
Lakewood area resident Arthur Spitzer pleaded guilty to participating in a $10 million mortgage fraud conspiracy and fraudulently obtaining more than $1.8 million in federal COVID-19 disaster relief loans.…
Labor Department Claws Back $9 Million From New Jersey After Massive Migrant Unemployment Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor is clawing back more than $9 million in federal taxpayer money from New Jersey after investigators uncovered a widespread COVID-era unemployment fraud scheme that…
Brightwaters Woman Sentenced to Prison for Stealing More Than $230,000 From Employer
A Suffolk County woman was sentenced to three to six years in prison after admitting she stole more than $230,000 from her employer and fraudulently collected unemployment benefits while working full time.…
Bronx Pair Indicted for Allegedly Stealing More Than $500K in Pandemic Unemployment Benefits
Two Bronx residents are accused of using stolen identities to fraudulently obtain more than $500,000 in unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to prosecutors. A Bronx grand jury has indicted two…
Church finance boss admits stealing more than $1.2 million to bankroll luxury lifestyle
Prosecutors say former New Jersey church official used stolen funds for Cadillac SUV, Yankees tickets and fishing trips TRENTON, N.J. — A former New Jersey church finance official admitted stealing more than…
Caregiver busted after allegedly pawning victim’s jewelry stash
Caregiver accused of stealing more than $23K from elderly man in Pennsylvania NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. — A woman hired to help care for an elderly man is accused of stealing more than…
New Rochelle man sentenced to 54 months in federal prison for $150,000 pandemic unemployment fraud
Prosecutors say the 30-year-old used stolen identities—including those of deceased individuals—to file fraudulent COVID-19 benefit claims across multiple states. ALBANY, NY – Federal prosecutors announced Friday that 30-year-old Aly Kaba of New…
Owners of two NJ nursing homes accused of diverting $92M in Medicaid funds
TRENTON, NJ – A shocking state investigation has uncovered what officials call an “egregious and deliberate” scheme in which the owners of two South Jersey nursing homes allegedly siphoned tens of millions…
Government Assistance Fraud is Happening in New Jersey, It’s Not Just a Minnesota Thing
Trenton, NJ – Large-scale government program fraud, like the massive “Feeding Our Future” scandal that shook Minnesota, or the latest child daycare fraud, has not only happened in New Jersey but continues…
Unlicensed contractor accused of defrauding Naples condo owners
NAPLES, Fla. – An unlicensed contractor is facing multiple felony fraud charges after detectives said he took tens of thousands of dollars from condominium owners for hurricane impact windows that were never…
Los Angeles County employees charged with stealing over $430,000 in unemployment benefits
Los Angeles County employees charged with stealing over $430,000 in unemployment benefits LOS ANGELES, CA – Thirteen employees in Los Angeles County face felony charges for allegedly stealing a total of $437,383…
Former state museum worker charged in $30K unemployment fraud case
TRENTON, NJ – A former New Jersey State Museum employee has been charged with stealing more than $31,000 in unemployment benefits while working full-time for the state, according to Attorney General Matthew…
Pandemic scam lands Queens men in hot water after $800K theft
Queens men indicted in $2M unemployment and COVID-19 benefits fraud scheme Queens, NY — Two St. Albans residents are facing sweeping charges after investigators say they orchestrated a massive fraud operation that…
GEICO wins contempt ruling against doctors in $3.5M fraud case
Brooklyn, NY – A federal magistrate judge has granted GEICO’s request to certify contempt against two doctors who ignored court-ordered subpoenas in a sprawling $3.5 million insurance fraud lawsuit. Doctors skipped depositions…
Miami woman indicted in Maryland for pandemic unemployment fraud scheme
BALTIMORE, MD – A Miami woman has been indicted on 16 federal charges for her alleged role in a pandemic-related unemployment insurance fraud scheme that targeted state agencies, including the Maryland Department…
Federal judge dismisses New Jersey plastic surgery center’s lawsuit against Aetna over denied payment for breast reduction
BROOKLYN, NY – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a New Jersey plastic surgery practice against insurance giant Aetna, ruling the clinic’s claims over a disputed breast reduction surgery…
Maryland man pleads guilty to $1.5M COVID fraud and drug-trafficking crimes involving machine guns and marijuana
GREENBELT, MD – A 33-year-old Temple Hills man admitted in federal court to a wide-ranging scheme that combined pandemic unemployment fraud with firearms and drug-trafficking offenses, including possessing a machine gun and…
Toms River Democrat primary pits tech entrepreneur against ex-con in Ward 4 race
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Democratic primary race for Toms River’s Ward 4 council seat features two sharply contrasting candidates: one with a background in technology and the arts, the other seeking…