Nevada man pleads guilty to $6.1 million investor fraud scheme

LAS VEGAS — A Nevada man admitted in federal court Thursday to orchestrating a multimillion-dollar investment fraud scheme, defrauding victims of more than $6.1 million over six years. Mykalai Kontilai, 55, of…

Ocean County man sentenced to two years in prison for money laundering in $1 million fraud scheme

NEWARK, N.J. — An Ocean County man was sentenced to two years in federal prison on Thursday for laundering proceeds from a wire fraud scheme that defrauded a multinational financial services corporation,…

Construction company CEO and foreperson charged in Newark lead pipe replacement fraud

NEWARK, N.J. — The CEO of a construction company and a foreperson have been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with the Newark Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) Program,…

President of hair testing company sentenced for defrauding 88,000 customers out of $5.9 million

NEW YORK — Kyle Tsui, the former president of a company that sold fraudulent allergy and sensitivity tests, was sentenced to 41 months in prison for orchestrating a scam that defrauded more…

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…

North Carolina man indicted for $600,000 investment fraud, identity theft

BALTIMORE — A North Carolina man was indicted for wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and investment adviser fraud in connection with a scheme that defrauded at least 50 investors of over $600,000,…

Two from Toms River among three indicted for COVID-19 relief program fraud

CAMDEN, N.J. — Three New Jersey residents have been indicted for their involvement in a multimillion-dollar mortgage fraud scheme, with two of the three also charged with defrauding federal COVID-19 relief programs,…

Brooklyn Moving Company Employee Sentenced to 24 Months for Defrauding Customers

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK — Andre Prince, an employee of a Brooklyn-based moving company, was sentenced on Wednesday to 24 months in federal prison for his role in a scheme that defrauded customers…

Hartford Man Indicted on Charges of Defrauding Amazon

NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT — A federal grand jury in New Haven has returned a four-count indictment charging Terrell Kimble, 44, of Hartford, with wire fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud…

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South Carolina Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Fraud Schemes

TRENTON, N.J. — A South Carolina man was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for his involvement in multiple fraud schemes, including securities fraud, bank fraud, and wire fraud, U.S. Attorney…

Two Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Scheme to Defraud Rideshare Customers and Drivers

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Two individuals have been charged in a wide-ranging scheme to defraud rideshare customers and drivers, according to an indictment unsealed today in federal court in Brooklyn. Eliahou Paldiel and…

Bergen County Man Charged in COVID-19 Fraud Scheme

NEWARK, N.J. — A Bergen County man was indicted today for allegedly fraudulently obtaining hundreds of thousands of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Malak Faltawws, also…

Burlington County Man Sentenced to Over Three Years in Prison for Defrauding Investors in Business Schemes

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A Burlington County, New Jersey man was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for his involvement in two fraudulent business schemes that defrauded investors of approximately $550,000. Michael…

New Jersey Couple Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Federal COVID-19 Relief Program

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey couple admitted to fraudulently obtaining approximately $790,000 in federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) payments, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on Tuesday. Diana Valteri, 42,…

California Man Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering in Internet Fraud Scheme

NEWARK, N.J. — A California man has admitted to conspiring to launder money obtained through internet-related fraud schemes, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on Tuesday. Charles Singleton, 64, of Los Angeles,…

Former Army Financial Counselor Sentenced to Over 12 Years for Defrauding Gold Star Families

TRENTON, N.J. — A former U.S. Army financial counselor and U.S. Army Reserve major was sentenced to 151 months in prison on Thursday for defrauding Gold Star families and committing related crimes,…

Two New York Residents Sentenced in Elder Fraud Scheme Targeting Michigan Seniors

HICKSVILLE, NY — Two New York residents have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a large-scale fraud scheme that stole over $11 million from elderly victims across several states,…

Ukrainian National Extradited to Face Charges in $1.8 Million Fraud in North Carolina

CHARLOTTE, NC – Viacheslav Alexandrovich Basovych, a 49-year-old Ukrainian, has been extradited from Germany to face charges in the United States related to his alleged role in an international carding scheme. The…

Tennessee Man Indicted for Million-Dollar Investment Fraud

KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A federal grand jury has indicted Alcides Roman, 65, of Lebanon, Tennessee, for allegedly defrauding investors of over $1 million through his business, Remain In Control. Roman faces…

Judge Indicted for Defrauding Fallen Police Officer Charity

Former Las Vegas Councilwoman Indicted for Alleged Charity Fraud Scheme Pahrump, NV – A federal grand jury has indicted Michele Fiore, a former Las Vegas city councilwoman and current Nye County justice…

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