Long Island Man Charged with $305,000 Fraud in Plumbing Scheme
BROOKLYN, NY — The Brooklyn District Attorney, Eric Gonzalez, announced the indictment of a Long Island resident, Amedeo Ali, 46, of Dix Hills, on charges …
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Howell Police Department Hosts Financial Fraud Prevention Seminar
Howell Township, NJ – The Howell Police Department conducted a presentation on Financial Fraud Prevention at the Equestra Clubhouse, focusing on educating local residents about …
Wallkill Woman Receives Prison Sentence for $90,000 Insurance Fraud
Orange County, NY – Shirley Bowens, 50, of Wallkill, was sentenced to 2-6 years in prison for insurance fraud, as announced by Orange County District …
Trump Wins ‘Mixed Victory’ At Appeals Court In NY Civil Fraud Case
Trump Wins ‘Mixed Victory’ At Appeals Court In NY Civil Fraud Case Harold Hutchison on February 28, 2024 A New York appeals court judge stayed …
Lakewood Fraudster Pardoned by President Trump Indicted Again for Fraud
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Eliyahu “Eli” Weinstein, previously convicted of defrauding investors out of $230 million, was indicted today alongside Aryeh “Ari” Bromberg and others in …
Massachusetts man accused of wife’s murder sentenced for earlier art fraud
By Nate Raymond BOSTON (Reuters) – A Massachusetts man who was charged with his wife’s murder last year after her disappearance garnered national headlines was …
Maryland Man Sentenced for Real Estate Fraud in Washington D.C.
Washington, DC – Franklin A. Olaitan, a 51-year-old from Beltsville, Maryland, has been sentenced to over three years in prison for his involvement in a …
‘Completely Out Of Proportion’: Wisenberg Rips ‘Extremely Dubious’ Trump Fraud Ruling
‘Completely Out Of Proportion’: Wisenberg Rips ‘Extremely Dubious’ Trump Fraud Ruling Harold Hutchison on February 16, 2024 Former deputy independent counsel Sol Wisenberg ripped the …
‘They Are Lunatics’: Trump Blasts Letitia James, Judge After Civil Fraud Case Ruling
‘They Are Lunatics’: Trump Blasts Letitia James, Judge After Civil Fraud Case Ruling Harold Hutchison on February 16, 2024 Former President Donald Trump blasted Democratic …
‘A Manifest Injustice’: Legal Experts Respond To Verdict In Trump’s New York Fraud Case
‘A Manifest Injustice’: Legal Experts Respond To Verdict In Trump’s New York Fraud Case Harold Hutchison on February 16, 2024 Several legal experts criticized a …
Toms River Police Department Investigates Jewelry Theft, Check Fraud, and Recovers Stolen Vehicles
Toms River, NJ – The Toms River Police Department has recently reported incidents, including a jewelry theft, check fraud, and the recovery of stolen vehicles. …
Toms River Police Department Reports Jewelry Theft, Check Fraud, and Recovery of Stolen Vehicles
Toms River, NJ – The Toms River Police Department has reported a jewelry theft and a case of check fraud, along with the recovery of …
Former Broker Sentenced for $1.2 Million Fraud and Misuse of Pandemic Relief Funds
TRENTON, NJ – A man from Monmouth County, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 45 months in prison for defrauding investors of over $1.2 million …
Essex County Man Pleads Guilty to $470,000 Fraud Scheme
CAMDEN, NJ – An Essex County man has entered a guilty plea in a federal court to participating in a fraudulent scheme that siphoned $470,000 …
New York Man to Plead Guilty to Bank Fraud and Identity Theft Involving Counterfeit Passports
Boston, MA – Jean Andre Bontiffe, a 40-year-old New York resident, has entered into an agreement to plead guilty to charges stemming from his use …
Former Broward Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Charged with Fraud Over PPP Loans
Miami, FL – A former lieutenant of the Broward Sheriff’s Office Department of Detention stands accused of wire fraud, involving the illicit acquisition of approximately …
Former NRA CEO Reveals Why He Resigned During Fraud Trial Brought By Letitia James
Former NRA CEO Reveals Why He Resigned During Fraud Trial Brought By Letitia James Ryan Meilstrup on January 30, 2024 National Rifle Association(NRA) CEO Wayne …
Ukrainian billionaire Zhevago fights off London fraud lawsuit
LONDON (Reuters) – Ukrainian billionaire Kostyantyn Zhevago has won a bid to throw out a London lawsuit over allegations he embezzled money from the now …
Bronx Attorney, Two New Jersey Men Nabbed in Large Scale Immigration Fraud Ring
NEW YORK — Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Michael Alfonso, the Acting Special Agent in Charge …
Essex County Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty in $4.4 Million IRS Fraud Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. – In a significant development in a financial fraud case, Omar Khater, a 33-year-old Fairfield, New Jersey tax preparer, has pleaded guilty to …
Mississippi Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud Conspiracy
NEW ORLEANS – John Sposato, a 72-year-old resident of Kiln, Mississippi, entered a guilty plea on January 18 to a charge of conspiracy to commit …
Long Island Business Owner Sentenced for Tax Fraud and Obstructing IRS
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY — In a recent federal court hearing in Central Islip, United States District Judge Joanna Seybert sentenced Lorraine Pilitz, 65, of Merrick, …
Florida Attorney Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion and Fraud in Charitable Deduction Scheme
A Florida attorney, Michael L. Meyer of Davie, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States and tax evasion related to his involvement …
Man Admits to Disability Fraud While Exploiting Elderly in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – Gino Rives, a 36-year-old man from Edmundson, pleaded guilty on Thursday to five counts of theft of government funds, involving a scheme …
CEO of Crypto Arraigned in Brooklyn on Multi-Million Dollar Cryptocurrency Fraud
This morning, German national Horst Jicha, 64, will be arraigned at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, facing charges of securities fraud, wire fraud, and money …
Five Arrested in Multi-Million Dollar Embezzlement and Tax Fraud Scheme
NEW YORK — Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, along with officials from the Justice Department’s Tax Division, …
Montgomery Woman Sentenced for PPP Loan Fraud
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA – Zsa Zsa Bouvier Couch, a 55-year-old resident of Montgomery, Alabama, was sentenced to 45 months in prison for fraudulent activities related to …
San Carlos Man Arrested for Investment Fraud Scheme
SAN FRANCISCO – David Scott Cacchione, 59, of San Carlos, was arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud related to an investment fraud …
Former Bookkeeper of Mukilteo Flooring Company Convicted of Fraud
SEATTLE – Jodi Hamrick, a former bookkeeper for a Mukilteo, Washington, flooring company, was convicted today in U.S. District Court in Seattle on multiple charges, …
Montgomery County Police Seek Suspect in Interstate Check Fraud Case
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department are conducting an investigation into two incidents of check fraud committed in October at Truist …
South Jersey Politician Charged in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
TRENTON, N.J. – Nathaniel Anderson, deputy mayor of Willingboro Township, and Chrisone D. Anderson, a business associate, have been charged with orchestrating a fraudulent mortgage …
Lawrence Man Sentenced for Identity Theft and Fraud Scheme
BOSTON – Joshua Cruz, 35, of Lawrence, was sentenced today for his involvement in an identity theft scheme using stolen identities of U.S. citizens from …
Former Shreveport Officer Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud
SHREVEPORT, La. – Jeffrey L. Peters, 55, a former Shreveport Police Department officer, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, as announced by United States Attorney Brandon …
Fall River Man Indicted For Benefits Fraud
BOSTON – A Fall River man was indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury in Boston for misuse of a Social Security number. Arias Mejia, …
Trump’s civil fraud trial: four key moments
By Jack Queen (Reuters) – Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial in New York is set to conclude with closing arguments on Thursday, as the state’s …
Prison Sentence Announced in Check Fraud Scheme Involving Ironworkers Local 417
ORANGE COUNTY, NY – District Attorney David M. Hoovler has announced the sentencing of Anthony Dubuisson, a 27-year-old resident of Newburgh. The sentencing, which took …
Court reviews Avenatti appeal of Stormy Daniels fraud conviction
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) – A federal appeals court on Friday considered whether to overturn disgraced celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti’s conviction and four-year …
Congo’s Tshisekedi fights poll fraud accusations with ‘spirit of openness’
By Ange Kasongo KINSHASA (Reuters) – When Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi was declared the winner of another disputed election on Sunday, he …
Newark Police Ask Public for Help Identifying Suspect in Fraud Investigation
NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Department of Public Safety is requesting public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a recent fraud incident. Public Safety …
Las Vegas Accountant Heading to Prison for Tax Fraud and Bribery
HENDERSON, NV — Dustin M. Lewis, a Henderson-based accountant, received a 13-month prison sentence for involvement in bribery and tax fraud conspiracies. Lewis, a certified …
Singer Bill Seeks to Protect New Jersey Consumers from Out-of-State Contractor Fraud
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate has approved Senator Robert Singer’s bill (A-2138/S-1890) to establish a professional board for regulating home improvement and home …
Ukrainian investigators say they uncover fraud in arms procurement
(Reuters) – Ukraine’s SBU security service and the Defence Ministry said on Friday they had uncovered a scheme for fraudulent purchase of artillery shells that …
Essex County Woman Arrested for $1 Million Federal Benefits Fraud
NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger has announced the arrest of an Essex County woman for her alleged involvement in a long-term scheme …
Ohio Executive Pleads Guilty in $24 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme Involving New Jersey Pharmacy
NEWARK, N.J. – James D. Feeley, 46, of Grafton, Ohio, and owner of several marketing companies, has admitted to his involvement in a major health …
Bronx Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft in Capital Region
ALBANY, NEW YORK — Antonio Vargas, a 58-year-old resident of the Bronx, New York, has pleaded guilty to charges of bank fraud and aggravated identity …
Sussex County Man Arrested in Multi-Million Dollar COVID-19 Fraud
NEWARK, NJ – Nikenson Jean Mathurin, a 44-year-old resident of Sparta, New Jersey, faces charges of wire fraud and money laundering in a $2 million …
Queens Man Charged for Voter Fraud
QUEENS, NY — Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz today announced the arraignment of Abdul Rahman, 32, on a 140-count indictment. The charges include falsifying business …
CBP Arrests Romanian Woman at the Lewiston Bridge for Felony Warrants of Credit Card Fraud
LEWISTON, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo, Lewiston Bridge border-crossing, arrested a 29-year-old female Romanian citizen, who …
US SEC charges Tingo Group Nigerian CEO, three companies with fraud
ABUJA (Reuters) – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday filed charges against Nigerian businessman Dozy Mmobuosi and three companies of which he …
British man accused of swindling nearly $100 million in wine fraud case pleads not guilty
(Reuters) – A British man accused of allegedly defrauding investors of nearly $100 million through a Ponzi-like scheme involving nonexistent luxury wines pleaded not guilty …