New Jersey Bill Seeks to Provide Full Medical Benefits to Undocumented Migrants
TRENTON, N.J. — A bill introduced in the New Jersey General Assembly would authorize full state-funded Medicaid coverage for undocumented immigrants, pending federal approval and system readiness. Sponsored by Assemblywoman Garnet R.…
Gloucester County Man Admits Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $400,000 in Unemployment Insurance Benefits
NEWARK, N.J. – A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man today admitted that he illegally obtained more than $400,000 in unemployment insurance benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Willie Carter, 23, of…
Sun Life sees growth in benefits business; shares up on earnings beat
By Divya Rajagopal TORONTO (Reuters) – Sun Life Financial Inc believes rising wages, driven by inflation and a tight labor market, will help its benefits business, company executives said on Thursday. Shares…
Bozeman man sentenced to prison for stealing Social Security benefits while acting as a fiduciary
MISSOULA — A Bozeman man who admitted to stealing more than $57,000 in government benefits from an elderly relative for whom he was the fiduciary was sentenced today to six months in…
Lexington Park Woman Sentenced To 30 Months In Federal Prison For Obtaining Over $1 Million In Fraudulent Disability Benefits
Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced Angela Marie Farr, age 36, of Lexington Park, Maryland, yesterday to 30 months in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release,…
California woman accused of collecting benefits in infamous killers’ names
By Dan Whitcomb LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A Californian woman has been charged with obtaining more than $145,000 in fraudulent unemployment benefits, some of that money under the names of notorious killers…
Some Apple workers in Australia vote to strike over pay, benefits
By Byron Kaye SYDNEY (Reuters) – A union representing Australian employees of iPhone maker Apple Inc voted to strike due to lack of progress on wage negotiations, a union official said on…
Santa Ana Man Charged with Using Stolen Identities to Apply for More Than $1 Million in Pandemic-Related Unemployment Benefits
SANTA ANA, California – A federal grand jury today returned an eight-count indictment charging an Orange County man with defrauding California’s unemployment insurance program by using personal information stolen from people…
Chicago Man Indicted on Fraud Charges Related to Pandemic Unemployment Benefits
PITTSBURGH, PA – A former resident of Chicago, IL, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh, PA on a charges of mail fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft,…
Tracy Woman Indicted in Fraud Scheme to Steal California Unemployment Insurance Benefits
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Kaymeisha Keyes, 30, most recently of Tracy, was arrested today after a federal grand jury returned a 16-count indictment on Aug. 11, 2022 , charging her with wire fraud,…
Framingham Woman Sentenced for Benefits Fraud
BOSTON – A Framingham woman was sentenced yesterday for fraudulently receiving Social Security disability benefits, MassHealth, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and Section 8 housing assistance. Maribel Rodriguez, 63, was sentenced…
The Benefits Of Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Will Overwhelmingly Go To Wealthier Americans, Analysis Finds
The Benefits Of Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Will Overwhelmingly Go To Wealthier Americans, Analysis Finds Bronson Winslow on October 3, 2022 President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan will largely help…
Fort Mohave Man Convicted for Theft of Social Security Administration Benefits
PHOENIX, Ariz. – On September 8, 2022, John Logan Capps III, 71, of Fort Mohave, Arizona, was sentenced by Chief United States District Judge G. Murray Snow to 18 months in prison,…
Costa Rica to suspend tariff benefits for Panamanian products amid trade dispute
SAN JOSE (Reuters) -Costa Rica will suspend tariff benefits for Panamanian products, the country’s foreign trade ministry said on Thursday, marking another step in a trade dispute that started in 2020 and…
Fraudsters Stole $45 Billion In Unemployment Benefits Using Dead People, Prisoners: REPORT
The Department of Labor announced Thursday that 1,000 people have been charged for receiving $45.6 billion of fraudulent unemployment insurance (UI) payments since March 2020. The pandemic overwhelmed state offices responsible for…
Illinois Man Sentenced To 39 Months In Prison For Stealing Unemployment Insurance Benefits While Incarcerated
NEWARK, N.J. – An Illinois man was sentenced to 39 months in prison for using other individuals’ personal identification information to fraudulently obtain unemployment insurance benefits while he was incarcerated, U.S. Attorney…
Former Postal Employee Sentenced To 13 Months In Prison For Fraud In Connection With Unemployment Insurance Benefits
NEWARK, N.J. – A former U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employee was sentenced to 13 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining unemployment insurance benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Khaori Monroe, 29,…
Vista Man Sentenced to Almost Five Years in Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining More than $300,000 in Benefits Related to Coronavirus Pandemic
SAN DIEGO—Darris Cotton of Vista was sentenced in federal court today to 57 months in custody for submitting false applications for unemployment benefits to California’s Employment Development Department (EDD). As early…
U.S. railroad worker fight for pay, benefits could be model for other deals
By Lisa Baertlein and Doyinsola Oladipo LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Union railworkers in the United States scored a potential key victory in their fight for improved pay and working conditions on…
Starbucks adds benefits for non-union U.S. workers ahead of investor day
By Hilary Russ NEW YORK (Reuters) – Starbucks announced new student loan repayment tools and a savings account program for all U.S. employees who are not union members, the company said on…
Detroit Man Stole $2.2 Million in COVID-19 Pandemic Funds
DETROIT – The Department of Justice is continuing its crackdown against COVID-19 relief funds during the pandemic. The DOJ issued the following statement today: A Detroit resident pleaded guilty today to conspiracy…
Florida Man Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining $1 Million in Unemployment Benefits and COVID-19 Loan
NEWARK, N.J. – A Florida man was arrested for allegedly obtaining more than $1 million in government benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. Michael Blanc, 33, of Miami, Florida, appeared…
Queens Postal Workers Charged With Bribery Scheme And Theft Of Mail Linked To Covid-19 Benefits Fraud
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Daniel B. Brubaker, Inspector in Charge, New York Division of the United States Postal Inspection Service (“USPIS”), Matthew Modafferi,…
Jury Convicts Veteran of Defrauding VA for Disability Benefits
KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A federal jury convicted a Kansas veteran of wire fraud and theft of government funds in charges related to a scheme to defraud the U.S. Department of Veterans…
Albany Man Indicted for Obtaining PPP Benefits Fraudulently
ALBANY, NEW YORK – (PRESS RELEASE DOJ) – Ibrahim K. Boyd, age 32, of Albany, appeared today on an indictment alleging he engaged in fraudulent schemes to obtain government benefits and other…
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