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…
Queens man charged with visa fraud after posing as federal agent for nearly a decade
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A Queens man has been charged with wire fraud, mail fraud, and impersonating a federal law enforcement officer after allegedly deceiving a woman into giving him $500,000 by falsely…
New York Theatre owner pleads guilty to $1.8M COVID relief fraud scheme
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The owner of the Rapids Theatre in Niagara Falls has pleaded guilty to defrauding federal COVID-19 relief programs out of more than $1.8 million, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for…
Montgomery County Man Sentenced for Home Improvement Fraud
Montgomery County Man Sentenced for Home Improvement Fraud **Harrisburg, PA** - Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Jared Wyllie, 48, from Montgomery County, was sentenced to three to six years in state…
Queens Supreme Court to hear case on stolen homes, real estate fraud
Four Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Homes in Queens **Queens, NY** - Four men and three companies have been charged with grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property, conspiracy, and other crimes related…
Woman wanted for prescription fraud across DC, Virginia, and Maryland
GAITHERSBURG, MD – A woman suspected of fraudulently obtaining prescription medications from multiple pharmacies is being sought by Montgomery County detectives, who have released surveillance images in hopes of identifying her. Investigators…
She’s a Fraud! Bill Spadea Calls Out Middletown School Board Vice President Jacqueline Tobacco
MIDDLETOWN, NJ (OP-ED) – There must be some ‘wacky tobaccy’ being passed around Middletown as GOP school board member Jacqueline Tobacco, who has been stumping for Jack Ciattarelli chose to pick a…
Former Cuban intelligence officer arrested for immigration fraud in Florida
MIAMI — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a 71-year-old Cuban national in Florida for allegedly obtaining legal status in the U.S. through fraudulent means, officials announced Thursday. Tomas Emilio Hernandez…
Menendez Leads New Jersey Democrat Opposition Against Bill to Extend Pandemic Fraud Statute of Limitations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Extending the statute of limitations on pandemic era fraudsters who stole billions of dollars during one of America’s darkest hours should have been a bi-partisan effort. It wasn’t. New…
Maryland Woman Caught in $20 Million Life Insurance Policy Fraud
BALTIMORE— A Maryland woman has been convicted for her role in a $20 million insurance fraud scheme that involved falsifying life insurance applications, money laundering, and filing false tax returns. A federal…
Federal Veterans Affairs firefighter pleads guilty to $479K workers’ compensation fraud scheme
CAMDEN, N.J. — A Department of Veterans Affairs firefighter admitted in federal court to defrauding the government of nearly half a million dollars in workers’ compensation benefits, authorities said. Richard Hyland, 61,…
Queens woman charged with grand larceny in $500K elder fraud scheme
QUEENS, N.Y. — A Kew Gardens Hills woman has been charged with grand larceny and criminal possession of stolen property for allegedly scamming elderly victims out of more than $500,000 in a…
Healthcare Providers Agree to Pay Back $1.9 Million in Medicare Fraud
WASHINGTON DC — Several doctors, medical practices, and a marketing company have agreed to pay a total of $1.9 million to settle allegations that they participated in illegal laboratory kickback schemes that…
California Man Convicted in $4 Million Medicare Fraud
California Man Convicted in $4 Million Medicare Fraud **DETROIT, MI** - A federal jury convicted a man from California for defrauding Medicare of over $4 million through fraudulent urine drug testing claims.…
Brooklyn Resident Arrested on Terrorism and Immigration Fraud Charges
Brooklyn Resident Arrested on Terrorism and Immigration Fraud Charges **Brooklyn, NY** - Mansuri Manuchekhri, a 33-year-old resident of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly conspiring to support ISIS and…
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud Scheme
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud Scheme **Jackson, MS** - A Florida resident has admitted guilt in a case involving a decade-long scheme promoting an illicit tax shelter and committing wire…
Long Branch man charged in $44K bank fraud case
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Long Branch man has been charged with financial crimes after allegedly withdrawing more than $44,000 from a bank account before a check he deposited was returned for insufficient…
Suspended New Jersey attorney accused of stealing client funds in real estate fraud
WEST CHESTER, Pa. — A suspended real estate attorney has been arrested for allegedly stealing funds from clients while handling a home purchase, according to the Chester County District Attorney’s Office. James…
Trump Was Right: New Jersey Politician Pleads Guilty to Massive Mail-In-Ballot Fraud Scheme
CAMDEN, N.J. — A former Atlantic City council president and longtime political organizer admitted in federal court to orchestrating a scheme to procure, cast, and tabulate fraudulent mail-in ballots in the 2022…
Amtrak employee pleads guilty in $11 million healthcare fraud scheme
NEWARK, N.J. — An Amtrak employee admitted Tuesday to participating in a multi-million dollar health care fraud scheme that defrauded the company’s insurance plan, federal prosecutors said. Anthony Saloka, 44, of Elizabeth,…
Government Workers Are Getting Rich, Elon Musk Cites Kickbacks, Fraud, Abuse of Government Payments
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Elon Musk criticized the US government’s payment systems, citing cases of fraud and mismanagement that he described as “mind-blowing.” Speaking about financial oversight, Musk pointed to examples of bureaucrats…