Minneapolis man sentenced to 24 years for kidnapping, fraud, and identity theft
St. Paul, MN – A Minneapolis man will spend 24 years in federal prison after a jury convicted him of kidnapping, bank fraud, and identity theft in a violent crime spree that…
Bridgeport Man Sentenced to Nine Months for Amazon Fraud Scheme
HARTFORD, CT – Kenoy Stewart, a 27-year-old resident of Bridgeport, was sentenced today to nine months in prison for defrauding Amazon.com, Inc. through a complex scheme involving multiple vendor accounts and fabricated…
Former Paterson Man Sentenced to 27 Months for Bank Fraud Conspiracy
NEWARK, NJ – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Brando Mancebo, a 24-year-old former resident of Paterson, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for his involvement…
New Jersey Senator Indicted for Bribery, Fraud and Extortion to Kick Off Re-Election Campaign Today
NEWARK, NJ – New Jersey U.S. Senator Robert Menendez has been indicted for bribery, fraud, and extortion, but at 11:30 am on Monday, he will defiantly reject calls for his resignation and…
Baltimore Man Indicted for Wire Fraud in Connection with PPP Loan Scheme
BALTIMORE, MD – Joseph Gillespie, 34, was indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly conspiring to commit wire fraud in the submission of false claims for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) benefits.…
Former Stoneham Detective Sergeant Pleads Guilty to Rental Fraud
BOSTON, MA – Robert Kennedy, a former detective sergeant for the Stoneham Police Department, pleaded guilty to wire fraud for falsifying rental applications and intentionally withholding rent payments. U.S. District Court Judge…
Akron Police Seek Suspects in $4,000 Vape Store Fraud Case
AKRON, OH – The Akron Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying suspects involved in a fraud case. On August 21 and September 8, the suspects used fake prepaid…
Colorful Perp Sought in Brick Police Fraud Investigation
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Brick Township Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect wanted for a fraud case. The individual was spotted driving a white…
North Jersey Lawyer on Pretrial Release For IRS Fraud in Hot Water Again
NEWARK, NJ – James R. Lisa, a 68-year-old attorney from Jersey City, pleaded guilty to multiple criminal charges, including wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.…
Schenectady Police Warn of Officer Impersonation Scam for Financial Fraud
SCHENECTADY, NY – The Schenectady Police Department has issued a warning about a scam involving individuals impersonating police officers to defraud money. The scam has occurred through both phone calls and emails,…
Rockland County Democrat Leader Arrested for Election Fraud
MOUNT KISCO, NY – Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced that William Serratore, 59, and his son Carmelo Serratore, 24, both of Mount Kisco, New York, have been indicted…
Real Estate Investor Gets 2 Years for Mortgage Fraud
NEWARK, NJ – Anthony Garvin, a 53-year-old real estate investor from Jersey City, was sentenced to 24 months in prison today for his role in a home equity line of credit fraud…
Multiple Suspects Plead Guilty in $197k Ironworkers Check Fraud Scheme
ALBANY, NY – Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced on Friday that multiple defendants have pleaded guilty in a check fraud scheme that resulted in losses exceeding $250,000 to local…
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 joint investigation by local police and federal…
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 commit immigration fraud and committing immigration fraud.…
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 that defrauded investors of over $35 million.…
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 fine for voting fraud. Investigation found that…
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 car parts with fraudulent credit cards. The…
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 been arrested for orchestrating two different fraud…
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 it has charged over 3,000 individuals with…
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 law and stealing from nine clients. Salis…