Neptune Man Arrested for Credit Card Fraud and Theft in Joint Investigation
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jonathan T. Balbosa, 25, of Neptune, was arrested on charges of theft and fraudulent use of a credit card following a …
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Mercer County Couple Indicted for Immigration Fraud
NEWARK, NJ – Zuwairul Ameer, 61, and Claudette Ameer, 63, residents of Lawrence Township, New Jersey, were indicted on Monday, on charges of conspiring to …
Two Admit to Multimillion-Dollar Fraud Scheme in Trenton
TRENTON, NJ – Christopher Anderson, 47, and Richard Curry, 36, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud, admitting to a scheme …
Ohio Lawyer Going to Prison Sentenced for Voter Fraud
CLEVELAND, OH – Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael C. O’Malley announced that James Saunders, 56, has been sentenced to three years in prison and a $10,000 …
Two Florida Men Arrested in Delaware for Credit Card Fraud
LAUREL, DE – On Thursday, the Delaware State Police arrested Ernest Ashlet, 19, and Sebastien Mombes, 30, both from Orlando, Florida, for attempting to purchase …
Former New Jersey Corrections Officer Charged for Fraud Targeting First Responders
NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that John DeSalvo, 47, of Marmora, New Jersey, a former New Jersey corrections officer, has …
DOJ Announces It’s Charged Over 3,000 People With COVID Relief Fraud
DOJ Announces It’s Charged Over 3,000 People With COVID Relief Fraud Lillian Tweten on August 23, 2023 The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Wednesday that …
Disbarred Crown Heights Lawyer Charged with Fraud
BROOKLYN, NY – Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced charges against Owolabi Salis, 60, a disbarred lawyer from Crown Heights, for allegedly continuing to practice …
Florida Man Pleads Guilty in $3.6 Million Health Care Fraud Case in NJ
TRENTON, NJ – Patrick Fitchner, 51, of Orlando, Florida, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud. According to U.S. District …
Woman Sought for Credit Card Theft, Fraud
STATEN ISLAND, NY – The New York City Police Department is looking for information regarding an incident involving grand larceny that occurred on Monday, July …
Guilty Pleas Entered in Transnational Tax Fraud Scheme; Third Conspirator Awaits Extradition
TAMPA, FL – U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that Adetunji Adejumo and Ibrahim Jinadu have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in …
Nigerian court adjourns suspended central bank governor’s fraud hearing
ABUJA (Reuters) – A Nigerian court in the capital Abuja adjourned a hearing on Thursday for suspended central bank governor Godwin Emefiele, who is facing …
Santos aide charged with fraud for impersonating top congressional aide
By Moira Warburton (Reuters) – A campaign aide to embattled Republican U.S. Representative George Santos was charged with identity theft and wire fraud in federal …
George Santos Aide Charged With Wire Fraud, Impersonating Kevin McCarthy Staff Member
George Santos Aide Charged With Wire Fraud, Impersonating Kevin McCarthy Staff Member Jake Smith on August 16, 2023 A former staff member of Republican New …
Nigeria’s suspended cenbank governor to face fraud charges on Thursday
By Camillus Eboh ABUJA (Reuters) – Nigeria’s suspended central bank governor Godwin Emefiele will appear in a high court in Abuja on Thursday, when he …
Trump says to release report on Georgia ‘election fraud’ on Aug 21
(Reuters) – Former U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he would release a detailed report next Monday on what he called “election fraud” …
Pair Sought For Bank Account Fraud in Brooklyn
NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating two individuals connected to a grand larceny incident …
Digital Currency Group seeks to end fraud case by Winklevoss twins’ Gemini
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) – Digital Currency Group on Thursday urged a U.S. judge to dismiss a lawsuit claiming it defrauded customers of …
Supreme Court Denies Disability Act Tester’s Bid To Shield Case From Review After Her Lawyer Is Exposed For Fraud
Supreme Court Denies Disability Act Tester’s Bid To Shield Case From Review After Her Lawyer Is Exposed For Fraud Katelynn Richardson on August 10, 2023 …
Brooklyn Man Admits Guilt in Real Estate Fraud Scheme
BROOKLYN, NY – District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced on Wednesday that Derrick Johnson, a.k.a. Jay Rendell, 60, of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, has pleaded guilty to …
Allianz ex-manager must face US fraud charges related to $7 billion investor loss
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) – A U.S. judge has rejected former Allianz fund manager Gregoire Tournant’s bid to dismiss a criminal fraud case …
Utica Man Arrested in Bank Fraud Scheme
UTICA, NY – On Thursday, May 18, the Utica Police Department was called to Adirondack Bank following a report of fraudulent activity. Upon their arrival, …
Pharmaceutical Exec Sentenced in Healthcare Fraud Scheme
A federal jury in the Middle District of Tennessee has found a medical doctor, Bowdoin Smith, guilty of unlawfully distributing controlled substances. The evidence presented …
Gloucester County Man Pleads Guilty to Bank and Credit Card Fraud
CAMDEN, N.J. – A man from Gloucester County, New Jersey has accepted responsibility for his involvement in fraudulent schemes. Misty Sarfo-Adu, a 28-year-old resident of …
Suspects Arrested Following Bank Fraud Attempt in Newark
NEWARK, DE – On Wednesday, June 29, Newark Officers were alerted to an ongoing fraud at WSFS Bank, 201 Suburban Drive, Newark. The fraudulent activity …
70-Year-Old Victim of Mail Fraud
NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying an individual in relation to a grand …
Former Newark Restaurant Owner Pleads Guilty to Payroll Tax Fraud
CAMDEN, N.J. – Jorge Fernandes, a 76-year-old man from West Orange, Essex County, pleaded guilty to failing to collect payroll taxes from his employees. The …
Trump Pardoned Lakewood Scammer Arrested Again
NEWARK, NJ – Eliyahu “Eli” Weinstein, a previously convicted fraudster, was charged again along with four other men, for conspiring to defraud investors of over …
Five Charged in Multi-State COVID-19 Relief Program Fraud Scheme
CAMDEN, N.J. – A significant fraud scheme involving federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) has been discovered, leading to …
Berkeley Township Woman Accused of Prescription Fraud and Drug Possession
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 60-year-old woman from Berkeley Township, identified as Candace Colbert, faces numerous charges following an investigation by the Brick Township Street …
Firefighters Sentenced in Health Care Fraud Conspiracy
CAMDEN, N.J. – On Thursday, Atlantic County firefighter, Thomas Sher, 50, of Northfield, New Jersey, was sentenced to 96 months in prison. Sher was convicted …
Guttenberg Woman Faces Charges Over Financial Fraud Scheme
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ – Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Investigations Unit apprehended Anmerlene Demetroudis, a 59-year-old Guttenberg woman, on Wednesday. The arrest came in the …
Former Quik Lube employee wanted for credit card fraud
Parrish, FL – The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating multiple cases of credit card fraud linked to a former employee at Oil Masters …
New Jersey Couple Charged in Connection with COVID-19 Loan Fraud Scheme
NEWARK, NJ – A couple from Sparta, New Jersey and Cypress, Texas were arrested on Friday, on charges related to the fraudulent procurement of Economic …
Bedminster Couple Charged Over Furniture Fraud
BEDMINSTER TOWNSHIP, PA – On Thursday, June 22, Austin D. Smallacombe, 36, and Amanda Smallacombe, 35, were charged with felony counts including theft by unlawful …
Convicted Lakewood Scammer Admits to $21.7 Million Healthcare Fraud
Newark, N.J. – Alexander Schleider, a 57-year-old resident of Lakewood, New Jersey, has admitted his involvement in a durable medical equipment kickback scheme, according to …
Newark Man Arrested for Fraud at Lowe’s in New Castle
NEW CASTLE, DE – Delaware State Police arrested Alexander Quiles, a 35-year-old from Newark, New Jersey, on multiple charges in relation to a fraud investigation …
US FTC amends suit against Walmart for allegedly allowing money transfer services for fraud
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has filed an amended complaint alleging that Walmart Inc allowed scam artists to use the company’s money …
U.S. to announce action in $2.6 billion health care fraud -statement
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Justice Department will on Wednesday announce results of a nationwide health care fraud and opioid enforcement action against 87 people in …
‘A Diversion’: Parents Of Un-Enrolled Kids Say Ohio Private School Sicced FBI On Them To Cover Up Alleged ‘Tax Fraud’
‘A Diversion’: Parents Of Un-Enrolled Kids Say Ohio Private School Sicced FBI On Them To Cover Up Alleged ‘Tax Fraud’ Harold Hutchison on June 26, …
Ex-Camden Housing Authority Manager Pleads Guilty Over Section 8 Fraud
CAMDEN, NJ – Traci Willis, a 55-year-old ex-manager with the City of Camden Housing Authority, pleaded guilty to third-degree conspiracy to tamper with public records …
Two Men Arrested in Bridgewater for Financial Fraud
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – On Wednesday, June 14, Sanders J. Mishkin and Ronald Cusano, both 65 and from Lambertville, New Jersey, were arrested by the Somerset …
Embattled Gender Clinic Forced To Hand Over Medical Docs In Tennessee AG’s Fraud Investigation
Embattled Gender Clinic Forced To Hand Over Medical Docs In Tennessee AG’s Fraud Investigation Laurel Duggan on June 20, 2023 Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) …
Brazil watchdog offers plea deals to Americanas employees in fraud probe
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – The president of Brazil’s securities watchdog CVM on Tuesday urged employees from Americanas with information about the retailer’s alleged multi-billion-dollar fraud …
Carlisle Resident Reports Online Bank Fraud
CARLISLE, PA – Carlisle Police received a report of fraudulent online bank activity on Tuesday. The victim notified the police after their bank informed them …
Gloucester County Man Pleads Guilty to Healthcare Fraud Charges
CAMDEN, N.J. – Christopher Gualtieri, a 50-year-old resident of Franklinville, Gloucester County, has pleaded guilty to charges related to healthcare fraud. The charges, filed by …
Investment bank may be liable for ex-partner’s $25 million fraud: NY court
By Daniel Wiessner (Reuters) – A Wall Street bank could be held liable for allegedly failing to stop a former partner from defrauding a charitable …
Candy Company Director Sentenced to 18 Months for Health Care Fraud
CAMDEN, N.J. – Nicholas Tedesco, a retail director for a local candy company, was sentenced to 18 months in prison on Thursday for submitting fraudulent …
New Jersey candyman sentenced in $2 million healthcare fraud scheme
CAMDEN, NJ – A retail director from a local candy company, Nicholas Tedesco, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for defrauding New Jersey …
Red-State Dems Introduce ‘Voter Fraud Protection Act’ — But It Has Nothing To Do With ID
Red-State Dems Introduce ‘Voter Fraud Protection Act’ — But It Has Nothing To Do With ID Ireland Walker on June 6, 2023 Democrats in North …