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Minnesota Fraud Under Investigation As Nick Shirley Shines Spotlight, FBI Confirms

December 29, 2025December 29, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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Minneapolis, MN – Minnesota has faced persistent fraud in its child care and social services programs since at least 2019, when state auditors first warned … Read more

Minneapolis man sentenced to 24 years for kidnapping, fraud, and identity theft

September 12, 2025 by Indira Patel
Judge seat and gavel in court room

St. Paul, MN – A Minneapolis man will spend 24 years in federal prison after a jury convicted him of kidnapping, bank fraud, and identity … Read more

Maryland man pleads guilty to $1.5M COVID fraud and drug-trafficking crimes involving machine guns and marijuana

August 13, 2025 by Phil Stilton
Covid-19 pandemic fraud

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 … Read more

Florida scuba captain gets 8 years for fatal propeller incident and pandemic loan fraud

August 13, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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MIAMI, FL – The owner and captain of a South Florida scuba charter vessel was sentenced Monday to more than eight years in federal prison … Read more

LaPlace man pleads guilty to $400K bank fraud scheme involving fake car loans and stolen identities

August 12, 2025 by Phil Stilton
Laplace man pleads guilty to $400k bank fraud scheme involving fake car loans and stolen identities - photo licensed by shore news network.

NEW ORLEANS, LA – A 40-year-old LaPlace man admitted to orchestrating a years-long bank fraud scheme that involved fake car loans, fraudulent documents, and stolen … Read more

Grasonville woman indicted for arson and fraud in home fire investigation

August 12, 2025 by Phil Stilton
Fire

QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY, MD – A months-long investigation into a November 2024 house fire has led to a grand jury indictment and arrest of a … Read more

Lockheed Martin investors urged to step forward in securities fraud case

August 10, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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BENSALEM, PA – Investors who suffered substantial losses in Lockheed Martin Corporation stock between January 23, 2024, and July 21, 2025, are being asked to … Read more

GeneDx stock tumbles after Medicaid fraud accusations

August 10, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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NEW YORK, NY – A major investor rights law firm is looking into claims that GeneDx Holdings Corp. may have provided misleading business information to … Read more

New York woman admits to $30M fraud scheme selling fake green cards and political access

August 6, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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New York, NY – A Long Island woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal charges in a sweeping $30 million fraud scheme that promised foreign investors … Read more

Department of Justice Investigating Voter Fraud in New Jersey Ahead of 2026 Midterms Using Power of Biden Executive Order

August 4, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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The Department of Justice wants to see New Jersey’s voter registration database to make sure election fraud is being kept in check ahead of next … Read more

New Jersey Files Charges Against GOP Chairman Over $382 Tax Fraud

July 18, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON — A Sussex County resident has been indicted for filing a fraudulent tax return in which he falsely claimed a veteran’s exemption, state officials … Read more

Cuomo calls Zohran Mamdani a ‘fraud’ in sharp election attack

July 16, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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NEW YORK — Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday accused Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani of political dishonesty, calling him a “fraud” and pointing to past remarks … Read more

New Jersey contractor charged with theft amid HVAC fraud investigation

July 9, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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ABERDEEN, N.J. — Police are investigating multiple reports of fraudulent business practices involving HVAC contractor Lance Minnoia, who has been charged with two counts of … Read more

Maryland woman indicted for over $1 million in alleged tax refund fraud

July 9, 2025 by Phil Stilton
Maryland woman indicted for over $1 million in alleged tax refund fraud - photo licensed by shore news network.

BALTIMORE, MD — A Maryland woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of tax fraud, theft of government funds, and money … Read more

New York man charged with wire fraud and identity theft in $150K loan scheme

July 12, 2025July 8, 2025 by Phil Stilton
Judge seat and gavel in court room

NEWARK, N.J. — A New York City man has been charged with wire fraud and aggravated identity theft for allegedly using stolen personal information to … Read more

Maryland couple sentenced for $20 million life insurance fraud and tax scheme

July 8, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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OWINGS MILLS, Md. — A Maryland husband and wife were sentenced Tuesday to federal prison for their roles in a $20 million life insurance fraud … Read more

Franklin Lakes woman indicted for destroying phone in husband’s federal fraud probe

July 3, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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NEWARK, N.J. — A Bergen County woman has been indicted for destroying evidence during a federal investigation into her husband’s alleged real estate investment fraud … Read more

Brooklyn woman charged in $220K New Jersey email fraud scheme

July 2, 2025 by Phil Stilton
A man using a laptop

SECAUCUS, N.J. — A Brooklyn woman was arrested Monday after investigators linked her to a six-figure theft carried out through a fraudulent email targeting a … Read more

Philadelphia vertical farming entrepreneur pleads guilty to wire fraud and tax evasion

June 26, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A Philadelphia man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and tax evasion charges stemming from a scheme involving his vertical farming company, … Read more

Middlesex County woman pleads guilty to $194K COVID-19 relief fraud scheme

June 26, 2025 by Phil Stilton
A gavel and a block i

TRENTON, N.J. — A Perth Amboy woman admitted to fraudulently obtaining more than $190,000 in federal COVID-19 relief funds, including loans and unemployment benefits, by … Read more

Elderly woman scammed out of $24,000 in Henry Hudson Parkway fraud scheme

June 25, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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BRONX, N.Y. — A 78-year-old woman was scammed out of $24,000 after falling victim to a phone fraud scheme and in-person collection on Wednesday, June … Read more

New Jersey CPA pleads guilty in federal tax shelter fraud scheme

June 25, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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PARAMUS, N.J. — A certified public accountant from Paramus pleaded guilty Monday to conspiring to defraud the United States by promoting fraudulent tax shelters that … Read more

Two charged in $150K email fraud scheme targeting Trenton business

June 17, 2025 by Phil Stilton
Police car at the scene of a criminal related incident

TRENTON, N.J. — Two individuals have been charged in connection with a business email compromise scheme that led to the theft of $150,000 from a … Read more

Utica man charged in $1,500 bank fraud scheme after surveillance ID

June 17, 2025 by Phil Stilton
Utica man charged in $1,500 bank fraud scheme after surveillance id - photo licensed by shore news network.

UTICA, N.Y. — A Utica man was charged last week in connection with a fraudulent bank transaction that led to a $1,500 loss for a … Read more

Migrant in Philadelphia Deported for Fraud

June 15, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations Philadelphia removed Giyosiddin Ergashev, a citizen of Uzbekistan wanted for fraud in his home … Read more

Barnegat police seek help identifying individuals in vape shop fraud case

June 8, 2025 by Phil Stilton
Barnegat police seek help identifying individuals in vape shop fraud case - photo licensed by shore news network.

BARNEGAT, N.J. — The Barnegat Township Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying individuals wanted for questioning in a fraud investigation at … Read more

Son of West Long Branch Mayor Admits to $4 Million in Real Estate Tax Fraud

June 5, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. — A Monmouth County man is facing a possible federal prison sentence after admitting to concealing his interest in multiple real … Read more

Former New Jersey man sentenced to six years in $4.7 million upfront fee fraud scheme

June 3, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON, N.J. — A former New Jersey resident was sentenced to six years in federal prison for running a nearly decade-long wire fraud scheme that … Read more

Brooklyn bookkeeper and two others indicted for stealing $1.1 million in payroll fraud scheme

June 1, 2025 by Phil Stilton
Brooklyn bookkeeper and two others indicted for stealing $1. 1 million in payroll fraud scheme - photo licensed by shore news network.

GRAVESEND, N.Y. — A Brooklyn bookkeeper and two alleged accomplices were indicted and arraigned for stealing more than $1.1 million through a payroll fraud scheme … Read more

Ocean County Commissioners Who Opposed Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Flip Fop After Political Backlash

May 30, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — They opposed his “One Big Beautiful Bill”, but now they are having regrets, only after sparking a political firestorm in one … Read more

New Jersey woman accused of faking illness in $560K medical fraud

May 29, 2025 by Chris Quigley
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EAST HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A 30-year-old New Jersey woman has been charged after allegedly using a false identity and fake medical records to receive … Read more

Feds recover nearly $9 million in PPP fraud case tied to New Jersey man

May 28, 2025 by Phil Stilton
Covid-19 pandemic fraud

NEWARK, N.J. — Federal authorities have recovered nearly $9 million in fraud and money laundering proceeds connected to a scheme involving Paycheck Protection Program loans, … Read more

Albanian man and U.S. wife charged in Camden with marriage fraud and false statements

May 28, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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CAMDEN, N.J. — A Cherry Hill man and his Newark-based wife have been charged with making false statements to federal immigration authorities, and the husband … Read more

New Jersey man arrested for voter fraud spanning four years

May 27, 2025 by Phil Stilton
Police handcuffs and criminal fingerprints card

PARK RIDGE, N.J. — A Bergen County man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly submitting false voter registration documents and mail-in ballots over a four-year period, … Read more

New Jersey CEO pleads guilty to $212 million investor fraud scheme tied to healthcare company

May 24, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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NEWARK, N.J. – The former CEO of a publicly traded healthcare services firm pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit securities fraud in a scheme that … Read more

Mexican national sentenced for immigration fraud after child molestation conviction

May 16, 2025 by Phil Stilton
Mexican national sentenced for immigration fraud after child molestation conviction - photo licensed by shore news network.

RALEIGH, N.C. — A Mexican citizen previously convicted of child molestation has been sentenced to seven months in federal prison for immigration fraud, U.S. Immigration … Read more

UnitedHealth stock plummets after DOJ probe into healthcare fraud announced

May 15, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into UnitedHealth Group, one of the nation’s largest health insurers, for potential Medicare fraud, according … Read more

Governor Murphy accuses NJ GOP congressman for ‘cutting Medicaid’ waste, fraud and abuse

May 14, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy issued a statement Tuesday condemning Congressman Tom Kean Jr. for voting in favor of a federal proposal that would … Read more

Six arrested in multi-state rideshare fraud and ID theft ring bust

May 10, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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KEARNY, N.J. — Six suspects from Brooklyn have been arrested in a multi-state takedown of an organized fraud ring that targeted rideshare drivers in a … Read more

FBI Launches Criminal Probe into New York AG Letitia James for Mortgage Fraud

May 9, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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ALBANY, N.Y. — The FBI has opened a criminal investigation into allegations that New York Attorney General Letitia James falsified mortgage records related to property … Read more

ICE targets EBT fraud in Los Angeles, arrests 9 in ATM skimming crackdown

May 6, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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Federal and local law enforcement agencies arrested nine individuals — including eight Romanian nationals and one Mexican national unlawfully present in the U.S. — during … Read more

Passaic County man admits to stealing $3.2 million from employer in wire fraud scheme

May 4, 2025 by Phil Stilton
A gavel and a block i

A Hawthorne, New Jersey man pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court to embezzling more than $3 million from a couple who had employed him as … Read more

Virginia school official admits to $2.9M fraud scheme targeting veterans’ education benefits

April 30, 2025 by Phil Stilton
Virginia school official admits to $2. 9m fraud scheme targeting veterans’ education benefits - photo licensed by shore news network.

ALEXANDRIA, VA — A former career services manager at a Virginia school pleaded guilty Tuesday to orchestrating a $2.9 million scheme to defraud the Department … Read more

Key North Jersey Democrat and Family Members Indicted for Election Ballot Fraud

April 30, 2025 by Phil Stilton
Alex mendez (white suit) in a campaign photo.

TRENTON, NJ — Paterson City Council President Alex Mendez, along with his wife and three other individuals, has been charged in a superseding indictment for … Read more

Gold bar scam bust: Barnegat cops foil $550K fraud, arrest two in international operation

April 29, 2025 by Phil Stilton
Gold bar scam bust: barnegat cops foil $550k fraud, arrest two in international operation - photo licensed by shore news network.

BARNEGAT, N.J. — Two men were arrested Monday after attempting to collect nearly $550,000 worth of gold bars from the home of a 76-year-old Barnegat … Read more

Lindenhurst man charged with voter fraud after casting two ballots in 2024 election

April 28, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — A Lindenhurst man has been charged with voter fraud after allegedly submitting a fraudulent early mail ballot and then voting again … Read more

Manhunt on for Target fraud suspects after $1,600 identity theft, Maryland State Police say

April 25, 2025 by Phil Stilton
Maryland state police stock photo

ROCKVILLE, Md. — Maryland State Police are calling on the public to help identify two individuals wanted in connection with a $1,600 identity theft and … Read more

Queens man indicted for $7 million property fraud scam

April 25, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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BROOKLYN, NY — A Queens man has been indicted for allegedly orchestrating a $7 million real estate fraud scheme by forging documents to sell a … Read more

Pill payout: Walgreens to fork over $300M in record opioid prescription fraud settlement

April 21, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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CHICAGO, IL — Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to pay up to $350 million to resolve allegations it illegally filled millions of opioid prescriptions and … Read more

NYC election board leader pleads guilty to poll worker extortion and fraud scheme

April 20, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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NEW YORK, NY — Nicole Torres, a Bronx district leader and former employee of the New York City Board of Elections, pled guilty Thursday to … Read more

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