Widespread unemployment abuse centered around New York and other blue states

NEW YORK, NY — An initial federal review has revealed widespread abuse of Unemployment Insurance programs across multiple states, with fraudulent claims totaling hundreds of millions of dollars, including payments to claimants…

New Jersey pain clinic admits to health care fraud, agrees to fines and restitution

CAMDEN, N.J. — A New Jersey pain management clinic with locations in Atlantic, Cape May, and Cumberland counties has admitted to committing health care fraud and has agreed to pay both criminal…

Suspended New Jersey attorney accused of stealing client funds in real estate fraud

WEST CHESTER, Pa. — A suspended real estate attorney has been arrested for allegedly stealing funds from clients while handling a home purchase, according to the Chester County District Attorney’s Office. James…

Amtrak employee pleads guilty in $11 million healthcare fraud scheme

NEWARK, N.J. — An Amtrak employee admitted Tuesday to participating in a multi-million dollar health care fraud scheme that defrauded the company’s insurance plan, federal prosecutors said. Anthony Saloka, 44, of Elizabeth,…

Philadelphia man pleads guilty to stealing deceased classmate’s identity for fraud, gun permit application

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Philadelphia County man has pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges after stealing a deceased classmate’s identity to fraudulently obtain a driver’s license, vehicle registration, insurance, and apply for…

New York doctor pleads guilty in $891,978 health care fraud scheme

Dr. Kenneth Fishberger, a 75-year-old internist from East Setauket, New York, pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court to conspiring to commit health care fraud. Fishberger admitted to accepting kickbacks for ordering unnecessary…

New York couple sentenced for stealing unemployment benefits using stolen identities

ALBANY, N.Y. — William Taylor, 33, and Patricia Clarke, 27, both of Jamaica, N.Y., have been sentenced for their roles in a scheme to steal over $380,000 in unemployment benefits by using…

North Jersey contractor charged with theft and forgery

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A Glen Ridge contractor has been charged with theft and forgery following an investigation by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Insurance Fraud Unit, authorities announced. Prince Narang, 37,…

Philadelphia woman charged with Social Security fraud after remains of victim found buried in concrete

PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia woman has been indicted on charges of Social Security fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft for allegedly concealing the death of a woman and stealing nearly $100,000…

Eight indicted in scheme to steal death benefits from union members’ families

QUEENS, N.Y. — Eight individuals have been indicted for allegedly orchestrating a scheme to steal death benefits intended for the families of deceased members of the United Service Workers Union (USWU) Local…

Dark Web Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Methamphetamine

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK — Ryan Scott Cochran, also known by his alias “namedeclined,” pled guilty on Thursday in federal court to charges of distributing fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine via the United States…

Albany Man Sentenced to 20 Months for $1.6 Million Unemployment Fraud Scheme

ALBANY, NEW YORK — Carl J. DiVeglia III, 36, of Albany, was sentenced on Tuesday to 20 months in federal prison for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that defrauded the New York State…

Sentencing for Counterfeit Debit Card Fraud in Fresno

FRESNO, CALIF. – Today, Christos Mavrokelos, 37, received an 18-month prison sentence from U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer for his role in a debit card fraud scheme involving skimming devices. In…

New York Broker Scammed His Neighbor and Friends Out of $3 Million in Ponzi Scheme

GLEN COVE, NY – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced today that Rand Heckler, a 67-year-old former investment broker from Glen Cove, was sentenced to a term of two and…

U.S. Attorney’s Office Joins Department of Justice Initiative To Disrupt Transnational Fraud Schemes

“Criminals perpetrating lucrative financial schemes that defraud unsuspecting American businesses and individual consumers are serious threats to our economic security and stability,” said U.S. Attorney King. “Through our collaboration with our law…

Serial Fraudster Sentenced to 84 Months in Prison for Multiple Fraud Schemes Totaling Over $2 Million

Anthony Silva, 39, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Samantha D. Elliott to 84 months in prison and 3 years of supervised release. On February 15, 2024, Silva pleaded guilty to…

San Gabriel Valley Woman Pleads Guilty to Counterfeit Postage Fraud that Caused More Than $150 Million in Losses to U.S. Postal Service

Lijuan “Angela” Chen, 51, of Walnut, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and one count of use of counterfeit postage. Chen has been in federal custody…

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Widespread unemployment abuse centered around New York and other blue states

New Jersey pain clinic admits to health care fraud, agrees to fines and restitution

Suspended New Jersey attorney accused of stealing client funds in real estate fraud

Amtrak employee pleads guilty in $11 million healthcare fraud scheme

Philadelphia man pleads guilty to stealing deceased classmate’s identity for fraud, gun permit application

New York doctor pleads guilty in $891,978 health care fraud scheme

New York couple sentenced for stealing unemployment benefits using stolen identities

North Jersey contractor charged with theft and forgery

Philadelphia woman charged with Social Security fraud after remains of victim found buried in concrete

Eight indicted in scheme to steal death benefits from union members’ families

Dark Web Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Methamphetamine

Albany Man Sentenced to 20 Months for $1.6 Million Unemployment Fraud Scheme

Sentencing for Counterfeit Debit Card Fraud in Fresno

New York Broker Scammed His Neighbor and Friends Out of $3 Million in Ponzi Scheme

U.S. Attorney’s Office Joins Department of Justice Initiative To Disrupt Transnational Fraud Schemes

Serial Fraudster Sentenced to 84 Months in Prison for Multiple Fraud Schemes Totaling Over $2 Million

San Gabriel Valley Woman Pleads Guilty to Counterfeit Postage Fraud that Caused More Than $150 Million in Losses to U.S. Postal Service

Illinois Man Sentenced to 96 Months in Prison

Protect Yourself from Home Improvement Scams During Nice Weather, Police Warn

President of New York Car Dealer Arrested for Odometer Fraud

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