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…
EXCLUSIVE: Homeland Security Committee Chair Reveals He Has Evidence Of Mayorkas’ ‘Potential Fraud’
EXCLUSIVE: Homeland Security Committee Chair Reveals He Has Evidence Of Mayorkas’ ‘Potential Fraud’ Jennie Taer on May 11, 2023 House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green revealed that he has evidence of…
Chinese National Indicted in Puerto Rico for Fraud Scheme to Avoid Antidumping and Countervailing Duties
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico —A federal Grand Jury indicted Shuyi MO, a citizen of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), for fraud by wire and conspiracy to commit offense to defraud the…
Longtime Dem Campaign Strategist Hit With Election Fraud Charges
Longtime Dem Campaign Strategist Hit With Election Fraud Charges Trevor Schakohl on May 3, 2023 New Jersey Democratic campaign strategist James Devine was charged with election fraud for allegedly submitting more than…
Philadelphia Mental Health Worker Convicted of Medicaid Fraud
HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry today announced the conviction of Cornelius Edwards, 45, of Philadelphia, for Medicaid Fraud, Theft by Deception, and Tampering with Public Records on Monday. Edwards, a…
Mexican Cartel Members Linked To Timeshare Fraud Slapped With Sanctions
Mexican Cartel Members Linked To Timeshare Fraud Slapped With Sanctions Jennie Taer on April 28, 2023 The Department of Treasury announced new sanctions against Mexican cartel members and associates Thursday accused of…
Monmouth county business owners indicted for $3.75m COVID-19 relief fund fraud
FARMINGDALE, NJ – Two former residents of Monmouth County, New Jersey, Jean Rabbitt and Kevin Aguilar, have been indicted on charges of obtaining approximately $3.75 million in federal pandemic-related loans fraudulently. U.S.…
EXCLUSIVE: ‘I Am Disappointed’: Ron Johnson Demands Answers From FEC Over Alleged Dem Donor Fraud Scheme
EXCLUSIVE: ‘I Am Disappointed’: Ron Johnson Demands Answers From FEC Over Alleged Dem Donor Fraud Scheme Mary Lou Masters on April 20, 2023 Republican Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson is demanding answers from…
Fort Lee restaurant owner sent to prison over COVID-19 pandemic relief fraud
NEW YORK, NY – Today, Besim Kukaj, a Manhattan restaurateur, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for orchestrating a loan fraud scheme, attempting to obtain over $6 million and receiving $1.5…
Hoboken Woman Admits to $1.5 Million Fraud Scheme Targeting Non-Profits
NEWARK, N.J. – On Thursday, Yezenia Castillo, a 46-year-old woman from Hoboken, New Jersey, pleaded guilty to stealing over $1.5 million from over 100 victims, mainly non-profit organizations, private schools, and religious…
Falsified Claim Leads to Arrest and Charges for Jersey City Men on Insurance Fraud Charges
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ – On Monday, two Jersey City men, Shelton Sutton, 36, and Kevin London, 36, have been arrested and charged with insurance fraud following an investigation by the Hudson County…
Police investigating credit card fraud at Speedway convenience store
BETHLEHEM, PA – Yesterday, at around 8:27 pm, two male suspects committed fraud at the Speedway located at 3622 Rte#378. The duo entered the store and purchased seven Netspend Visa cards, loading…
Former Greenbriar Director Charged with Theft and Fraud in New Jersey
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County First Assistant Prosecutor Michael T. Nolan, Jr., and Ocean Township Police Chief Michal Rogalski announced yesterday that Alicia K. Campbell, 35, has been charged with theft,…
Essex County Woman Admits Role in $25 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud
Newark, NJ – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on Wednesday that Edith Pardo, 70, of Bloomfield, pleaded guilty to her involvement in fraudulently inducing victims to invest over $25 million in…
New Jersey broker facing 20 years for securities fraud
NEWARK, NJ – Christopher Matthaei, a former partner at a New Jersey broker-dealer firm, was arrested yesterday and charged with securities fraud conspiracy and securities fraud for engaging in an insider trading…
Swiss Executive Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud Conspiracy Involving $60 Million
NEW YORK, NY – Swiss executive Daniel Wälchli pled guilty today to conspiring to defraud the United States in connection with a scheme to help wealthy American clients conceal over $60 million…
Serial Fraudster Convicted of $40 Million Ponzi Scheme, SBA Loan Fraud
New York, NY – Canton, Michigan resident Franklin Ray, a recidivist fraudster, pled guilty today to multiple counts of wire fraud, including one count of wire fraud while released under conditions of…
US Army Veteran Claimed To Be Fighting For Ukraine. Volunteers Say He’s A Fraud
US Army Veteran Claimed To Be Fighting For Ukraine. Volunteers Say He’s A Fraud Micaela Burrow on March 28, 2023 An American veteran working at a volunteer organization is accused of illegally…
New Jersey Woman Sentenced to 24 Months in Prison for $400,000 Fraud Scheme
TRENTON, NJ – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Lucy Beswick, a 31-year-old woman from Essex County, New Jersey, was sentenced to 24 months in prison for her role in a…
Morris County Woman Charged with Health Care Fraud Conspiracy
NEWARK, NJ – U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced today that Aysha Khan, a 33-year-old woman from Kinnelon, Morris County, has been charged for her role in a health care fraud conspiracy. Khan…
NBA Agent and Financial Advisors Charged in $13 Million Fraud Scheme
NEW YORK, NY – Four professional basketball players were defrauded of over $13 million, resulting in charges against Darryl Cohen, Brian Gilder, Charles Briscoe, and Calvin Darden, Jr. The U.S. Attorney for…