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Defrauded

Doctor suspended after feds say he traded opioid scripts for sex and defrauded Medicaid

August 13, 2025
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Trenton, NJ – A Bergen County physician accused of running a high-volume pill mill and trading opioid prescriptions for sexual favors has had his medical …

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Brain UnTrust: New Jersey Man Defrauded Brain Injury Fund Out of $4 Million

November 14, 2024
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TRENTON, NJ — A Somerset County man was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison on Tuesday for defrauding the New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury …

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Brooklyn Contractors Bought Homes in New Jersey With Defrauded Paycheck Protection Funds

September 5, 2024
Covid-19 pandemic fraud

BROOKLYN, NY – Two Brooklyn contractors, a father and son, have been indicted for grand larceny for allegedly defrauding more than $1 million from the …

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Six Russian Victims Defrauded in Brooklyn

July 15, 2024
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BROOKLYN, NY—Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and Homeland Security Investigations New York, led by Special Agent in Charge Ivan J. Arvelo, announced charges against a …

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Elderly Woman Defrauded in Driveway Sealing Scam in Camp Hill

May 9, 2024
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CAMP HILL, PA — The Lower Allen Township Police Department responded to a fraud report from a 74-year-old resident of Sussex Road, Camp Hill, which …

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West Covina Man Arrested for Allegedly Attempting to Pick Up Money from Elderly Victims Who Were Defrauded in Phishing Scheme

April 30, 2024
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Tai Su, 48, of West Covina, is scheduled to make his initial appearance this afternoon in United States District Court in downtown Los Angeles. Su …

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New Jersey Army Reservist Defrauded Families of Dead American Soldiers

April 16, 2024
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TRENTON, NJ – Caz Craffy, a 41-year-old financial counselor with the United States Army and a major in the U.S. Army Reserves, has pleaded guilty …

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“Money Mule” sentenced to one year in prison for call center scheme that defrauded victims of more than $700,000

December 2, 2023

Seattle – A 33-year-old SeaTac, Washington, man was sentenced today to one year and one day in prison and three years of supervised release for …

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Exec Defrauded Air Cargo Business Out of $23 Million

October 25, 2023
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NEW YORK, NY — Robert Schirmer, a senior executive at Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc., pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and …

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Trump Says Letitia James Has ‘Defrauded The Public,’ Rips $18 Million Mar-A-Lago Valuation

October 18, 2023

Trump Says Letitia James Has ‘Defrauded The Public,’ Rips $18 Million Mar-A-Lago Valuation Harold Hutchison on October 17, 2023 Former President Donald Trump blasted Democratic …

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North Jersey Scammer Defrauded Banks Out of $1 Million in Bogus Loans

September 7, 2023

NEWARK, N.J. – Cabral Simpson, a 46-year-old man from Orange, New Jersey, pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit wire fraud. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger …

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Horizon Juvenile Center Worker Defrauded City by Padding Hours

August 22, 2023

BRONX, NY – An Administration for Children’s Services employee at Horizon Juvenile Center faces charges of Grand Larceny. Michael Derico, 44, from the Bronx, is …

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Philadelphia cemetery monument company defrauded the deceased

July 12, 2023
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HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Attorney General, Michelle Henry, has filed a lawsuit against Philadelphia’s All American Monuments, Inc., and its proprietor, Nancy Jelassi. The …

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Florida man defrauded New Jersey victims out of $1 million in “upfront fee” scam

November 19, 2022
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A Florida man who lived in New Jersey previously has been charged with defrauding multiple victims of more than $1 million through an “upfront fee” …

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Colorado man who defrauded Montana family of nearly $400,000 in African gold investment scheme sentenced to 27 months in prison

November 7, 2022
Colorado man who defrauded montana family of nearly $400,000 in african gold investment scheme sentenced to 27 months in prison - photo licensed by shore news network.

GREAT FALLS  — An investment scheme in which a Colorado man admitted to defrauding a Montana family of $391,280 by purporting to invest the money …

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Court Of Appeals Upholds Conviction And 17½-Year Sentence For East Stroudsburg Financial Planner Who Defrauded Clients

September 20, 2022
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SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on September 19, 2022, the United States Court of Appeals …

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Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 7½ Years in Prison for Synthetic Identities Scheme That Defrauded Banks Out of Nearly $2 Million

August 29, 2022
Georgia man sentenced to over 7½ years in prison for synthetic identities scheme that defrauded banks out of nearly $2 million - photo licensed by shore news network.

          LOS ANGELES – A Georgia man was sentenced today to 94 months in federal prison for participating in a nationwide fraud ring that used …

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Second “Felony Lane Gang” Member Who Defrauded Illinois Bank By Impersonating Victims of Identity Theft Sentenced to 34 Months in Prison

August 18, 2022
Second “felony lane gang” member who defrauded illinois bank by impersonating victims of identity theft sentenced to 34 months in prison - photo licensed by shore news network.

East St. Louis, Ill. – Mary M. Thornhill, 36, of Knoxville, TN, was sentenced on Wednesday, August 17th, to 34 months in prison for her involvement …

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Online Trading School Defrauded New Jersey Investors, Attorney General Alleges in Order

August 19, 2022August 18, 2022
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by NJ Attorney General Matt Platkin NEWARK – Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced that the New Jersey Bureau of Securities (“the Bureau”) …

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Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to Three Years in Federal Prison for Laundering Proceeds from Telemarketing Scheme That Defrauded Elderly Victims

July 29, 2022
Suburban chicago man sentenced to three years in federal prison for laundering proceeds from telemarketing scheme that defrauded elderly victims - photo licensed by shore news network.

CHICAGO — A suburban Chicago man was sentenced today to three years in federal prison for laundering cash proceeds from a telemarketing scheme that defrauded …

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Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to Three Years in Federal Prison for Laundering Proceeds from Telemarketing Scheme That Defrauded Elderly Victims

July 29, 2022
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CHICAGO — A suburban Chicago man was sentenced today to three years in federal prison for laundering cash proceeds from a telemarketing scheme that defrauded …

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“Felony Lane Gang” Member Who Defrauded Illinois Bank Using Stolen Identity Sentenced to 42 Months in Prison

July 22, 2022
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East St. Louis, Ill. – Delvin O.E. Mills, 29, of North Lauderdale, Florida, was sentenced to 42 months in prison on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in …

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“Felony Lane Gang” Member Who Defrauded Illinois Bank Using Stolen Identity Sentenced to 42 Months in Prison

July 22, 2022
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East St. Louis, Ill. – Delvin O.E. Mills, 29, of North Lauderdale, Florida, was sentenced to 42 months in prison on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in …

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United States Files Claims Alleging Fresenius Vascular Care, Inc. Defrauded Medicare and Other Healthcare Programs by Billing for Unnecessary Procedures Performed on Dialysis Patients

July 13, 2022
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The United States filed a civil complaint yesterday in federal court in Brooklyn against Fresenius Vascular Care, Inc. (“Fresenius”) alleging that the company performed unnecessary …

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U.S. says defrauded students could receive loan forgiveness

July 6, 2022
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By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON – The U.S. government wants to simplify the student loan forgiveness process for defrauded students and make it easier for public …

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Two Indian Nationals Admit Receiving over $1.2 Million in Global Robocall Scam That Defrauded Elderly Victims

June 28, 2022
Two indian nationals admit receiving over $1. 2 million in global robocall scam that defrauded elderly victims - photo licensed by shore news network.

NEWARK, N.J. – Two Indian nationals admitted to conspiracy to commit wire fraud by accepting illegally obtained $1.2 million in wire transfers from victims across …

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Man Defrauded Jamaica, Queens Woman Out of $300000 Claiming to be Her Son

June 10, 2022
Man defrauded jamaica, queens woman out of $300000 claiming to be her son - photo licensed by shore news network.

NEW YORK, NY (PRESS RELEASE) – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, along with New York City Sheriff Anthony Miranda and New York City Finance Commissioner …

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Woman Who Defrauded Illinois Bank Using Fake Identity Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison

June 10, 2022
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East St. Louis, Ill. – Heather Harper, 38, of Knoxville, Tennessee, was sentenced to thirty months in prison on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in connection with …

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Westwood Man Arrested on Indictment Alleging Scheme Offering Surety Bonds that Defrauded Clients Out of $5.2 Million

June 9, 2022
Westwood man arrested on indictment alleging scheme offering surety bonds that defrauded clients out of $5. 2 million - photo licensed by shore news network.

          LOS ANGELES – A Westwood man was arrested today on a 27-count federal grand jury indictment alleging he defrauded victims out of more than …

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Canadian Man Going To Prison For His Role In Scheme That Defrauded Elderly Victims Out Of $2,600,000

June 7, 2022
Canadian man going to prison for his role in scheme that defrauded elderly victims out of $2,600,000 - photo licensed by shore news network.

CONTACT: Barbara Burns   PHONE:       (716) 843-5817 FAX #:          (716) 551-3051   ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Martin Hogan, 53, of Montreal Canada, who was …

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Four Southern California Residents Arrested on Charges Alleging Elderly Timeshare Owners Were Defrauded Out of More Than $5 Million

May 26, 2022
Four southern california residents arrested on charges alleging elderly timeshare owners were defrauded out of more than $5 million - photo licensed by shore news network.

          SANTA ANA, California – Federal authorities today arrested four defendants charged in a 29-count grand jury indictment alleging they scammed dozens of timeshare owners …

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Florida man who defrauded elderly investors with fake commodities investment scheme sentenced to prison

April 22, 2022
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Seattle –A Cocoa Beach, Florida, man was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 30 months in prison for wire fraud in connection with his …

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Clarence woman defrauded 94-year-old client out of $35,0000 using forged checks

March 23, 2022
Clarence woman defrauded 94-year-old client out of $35,0000 using forged checks - photo licensed by shore news network.

BUFFALO, NY – A Clarence woman pleaded guilty before Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan for grand larceny after being caught bilking a 94-year-old client …

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Cedar Grove marketing CEO defrauded healthcare industry out of $6 million

March 18, 2022
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CEDAR GROVE, NJ – A Cedar Grove man has admitted to defrauding public and private health benefits plans of over $6 million according to federal …

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New Jersey defrauded Paycheck Protection Program out of $1.6 million, feds

March 17, 2022
Covid-19 pandemic fraud

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. …

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Scammer defrauded Ocean County gamer out of $3,500 in Discord chat room

March 10, 2022
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LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A gamer in Ocean County was defrauded out of $3,500 after being told he was banned from an online game due …

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Indian National Sentenced in Tech Support Scheme that Defrauded Elderly Americans

March 4, 2022
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. – An Indian national who sought asylum in the United States and then played a critical role in ensuring that an international tech-support …

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U.S. Attorney Seeking Investors Defrauded by United Development Funding

February 22, 2022
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The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas is searching for investors who may be victims of the conduct committed by United …

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Franklin County, NY, Man Going To Prison For His Role In Scheme That Defrauded Elderly Victims Out Of $2,000,000

February 4, 2022
Franklin county, ny, man going to prison for his role in scheme that defrauded elderly victims out of $2,000,000 - photo licensed by shore news network.

CONTACT: Barbara Burns    PHONE:       (716) 843-5817  FAX #:          (716) 551-3051   ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Anthony Laughing, Jr., 49, of Hogansburg, …

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South Florida Residents Who Defrauded Investors Sentenced to Federal Prison Terms

February 2, 2022
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Miami, Florida – A federal district judge has sentenced the last of four defendants involved in a mail and wire fraud scheme aimed at defrauding …

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South Florida Political Consultant Who Defrauded Covid-19 Relief Program Headed to Federal Prison

January 31, 2022
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Miami, Florida – Today, a federal district judge in Fort Lauderdale sentenced 29-year-old Damara Holness to 20 months in federal prison, followed by five years …

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Electric Truck Maker Pays $125 Million To Settle Charges It Defrauded Investors

January 26, 2022December 21, 2021
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Electric truck manufacturer Nikola announced Tuesday it had settled fraud charges with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), agreeing to pay the regulator $125 million. …

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Two Men Sentenced to Prison for Receiving over $600,000 in Global Robocall Scam that Defrauded Elderly Victims

December 16, 2021
Two men sentenced to prison for receiving over $600,000 in global robocall scam that defrauded elderly victims - photo licensed by shore news network.

CAMDEN, N.J. – Two Indian nationals were sentenced to prison today for their roles in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud by accepting illegally obtained …

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Providence Man Pleads Guilty in Schemes That Defrauded Home Improvement Stores

December 13, 2021

PROVIDENCE, R.I. –  A Providence man today admitted in federal court that he participated in a scheme that defrauded home improvement stores in Rhode Island …

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Former insurance agent sentenced to prison for wire fraud scheme that defrauded clients across the U.S.

December 8, 2021
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Seattle – A 58-year-old Snohomish, Washington, insurance agent was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 2 years in prison and 3 years …

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Three Indicted for Running “Grandparent Scheme” that Defrauded Elderly Victims in Western PA

November 17, 2021
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PITTSBURGH, PA – Two residents of Las Vegas, NV and one resident of Reseda, CA, have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh, …

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Two Sentenced in Lottery Scams that Defrauded Seniors

November 16, 2021
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Two Jamaican citizens who participated in lottery scams that defrauded U.S citizens, primarily senior citizens in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and several other …

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Pharmacist Sentenced to Nearly 6 Years in Prison for Multimillion-Dollar Compounded Medicine Scam that Defrauded Health Care Plans

October 6, 2021
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          LOS ANGELES – An Orange County pharmacist has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for submitting more than $13 million in claims …

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Luck runs out for New Jersey man who defrauded IRS by falsifying records to hide gambling winnings

October 5, 2021
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TRENTON, NJ — Luis Crespo, 43, a resident of Sayreville, NJ, pleaded guilty on September 30th to conspiring to submit false claims to the IRS …

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Ex-Pastor of Orange County Church Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Orchestrating $33 Million Con that Defrauded Investors

September 25, 2021
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          SANTA ANA, California – The former pastor of the Westminster-based Church of the Healthy Self was sentenced today to 168 months in federal prison …

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