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…
Stafford County Sheriff Reports Assault, Burglary, and Fraud Incidents
STAFFORD, VA – The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office has reported three separate incidents, including an assault, a burglary, and a fraud case, each involving active investigations. At Colonial Forge High School on…
Philadelphia woman charged with Social Security fraud after remains of victim found buried in concrete
PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia woman has been indicted on charges of Social Security fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft for allegedly concealing the death of a woman and stealing nearly $100,000…
South Florida attorney charged with embezzling client funds, faces wire fraud and money laundering charges
MIAMI — A disbarred South Florida attorney has been charged in federal court with wire fraud and money laundering after allegedly embezzling approximately $650,000 from a client’s estate, according to an announcement…
Wilkes-Barre police investigating fraud after resident scammed out of $1,000
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A 53-year-old Wilkes-Barre resident was scammed out of $1,000 after being targeted in a phone fraud scheme, according to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department. The victim reported the incident…
South Ozone Park man sentenced for deed fraud scheme in Queens
QUEENS, N.Y. — A South Ozone Park man has been sentenced to one to three years in prison for his role in a deed fraud scheme involving the theft of five properties…
North Carolina man indicted for $600,000 investment fraud, identity theft
BALTIMORE — A North Carolina man was indicted for wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and investment adviser fraud in connection with a scheme that defrauded at least 50 investors of over $600,000,…
New York Man Charged with $10 Million AI-Driven Music Streaming Fraud Scheme
NEW YORK, NY – Michael Smith, 32, has been charged in a wide-ranging fraud scheme involving the creation of hundreds of thousands of AI-generated songs and their manipulation on streaming platforms to…
Former CEO of Mariner’s Bank and Accomplice Plead Guilty to Fraud Charges
NEWARK, N.J. — The former chief executive officer of Mariner’s Bank and an accomplice have admitted their roles in fraudulently obtaining a nominee loan from the bank, U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna announced…
Manasquan Man Charged in $200K Credit Card Fraud Scheme
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Manasquan man has been charged in connection with a scheme that allegedly involved using a former business client’s credit card to make unauthorized purchases, netting more than $200,000,…
Whitehall Woman Pleads Guilty to Access Device Fraud in Vermont Federal Court
BURLINGTON, VERMONT — Madison Carrig, 30, of Whitehall, New York, pled guilty on Thursday to two counts of access device fraud in U.S. District Court in Burlington. The charges relate to a…
Albany Man Sentenced to 15 Months for Role in Bank Fraud Scheme
ALBANY, NEW YORK — Davon Parson, 20, of Albany, was sentenced on Thursday to 15 months in federal prison for his involvement in a bank fraud conspiracy targeting SEFCU, a credit union…
South Carolina Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Fraud Schemes
TRENTON, N.J. — A South Carolina man was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for his involvement in multiple fraud schemes, including securities fraud, bank fraud, and wire fraud, U.S. Attorney…
Albany Man Sentenced to 20 Months for $1.6 Million Unemployment Fraud Scheme
ALBANY, NEW YORK — Carl J. DiVeglia III, 36, of Albany, was sentenced on Tuesday to 20 months in federal prison for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that defrauded the New York State…
Bergen County Man Charged in COVID-19 Fraud Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. — A Bergen County man was indicted today for allegedly fraudulently obtaining hundreds of thousands of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Malak Faltawws, also…
Mercer County Couple Admit to Conspiring in Asylum Fraud Scheme
TRENTON, N.J. — A Mercer County couple pleaded guilty today in federal court to conspiring to submit fraudulent asylum applications, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Zuwairul Ameer, 61, also known as…
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Humana on Behalf of Investors Impacted by Securities Fraud
New York, NY — Levi & Korsinsky, LLP has initiated a lawsuit on behalf of investors who suffered losses due to alleged securities fraud by Humana between July 27, 2022, and January…
Houston Man Pleads Guilty to $1.5 Million Wire Fraud Scheme
HOUSTON, T.X. — A 39-year-old Houston man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud banks and homeowners, U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announced. Brett Michael Detamore,…
Pennsylvania Man Indicted for Mail and Wire Fraud in COVID-19 Relief Scheme and Auto Fraud
PHILADELPHIA, P.A. — Justin Heimbach, 33, of Bath, Pennsylvania, has been indicted on charges of mail fraud and wire fraud in connection with schemes to defraud the federal government and several local…
Former Congressman George Santos Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Identity Theft
NEW YORK — Former U.S. Representative George Anthony Devolder Santos, 36, of Queens, New York, pleaded guilty today to charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. The charges stem from a…
Cheektowaga Man Sentenced to 12 Months for Bank Fraud Conspiracy
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A 25-year-old man from Cheektowaga, New York, was sentenced on Wednesday to 12 months in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Cross Malik…