Thief swipes wallet from Montefiore Hospital office, racks up $800 in fraudulent charges
BRONX, NY — Police are searching for a woman accused of stealing a wallet from inside Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx and using the stolen credit cards to make hundreds of dollars…
Two men arrested in Frankford for fraudulent vehicle sales
FRANKFORD, DE — Delaware State Police have arrested Jason Griffith, 49, of Selbyville, and Robert Griffith, 81, of Bridgeville, on charges of theft and fraud following an investigation into the fraudulent sale…
Former Nurse Practitioner Sentenced for Fraudulent Prescriptions
Former Nurse Practitioner Sentenced for Fraudulent Prescriptions **HARRISBURG, PA** – A former certified registered nurse practitioner from western Pennsylvania received a sentence Thursday of 11.5 to 23 months, followed by 8 years…
Thousands of Fraudulent Voter Applications Found in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
LANCASTER, Pa. — The Lancaster County Board of Elections has launched an investigation following the discovery of 2,500 fraudulent voter registration forms submitted ahead of the registration deadline. According to officials, the…
Three charged in fraudulent life insurance investigation
JERSEY CITY, N.J.– The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Insurance Fraud Unit has arrested three individuals following an investigation into fraudulent life insurance policies. Auditya Ramotar, 69, of Ozone Park, N.Y., faces multiple…
Maryland man sentenced for selling fraudulent nursing diplomas and licenses
GREENBELT, Md. — A Maryland man has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for his role in a scheme to sell fraudulent nursing diplomas, transcripts, and licenses, which allowed unqualified…
Former Nassau County Fire Service Academy Employee Indicted for Fraudulent Workers’ Compensation Claims
Mineola, NY – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the indictment of Chrysta Cataldo, 40, of Massapequa, for fraudulently receiving more than $16,000 in workers’ compensation benefits while continuing to…
New Jersey Issues Cease and Desist Against Fraudulent Investment Recovery Operation
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey’s Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today an emergency action against a fraudulent investment recovery scheme. The Division’s Bureau of Securities…
Former CEO of dental device company pleads guilty to wire fraud for fraudulent investment scheme
Baird claimed S-Ray had developed an innovative ultrasound device that could take the place of X-rays, allowing dentists to quickly and safely image patients’ mouths. Baird falsely told investors that the Food…
Increase in Vehicle Thefts and Fraudulent Banking Activity Reported in Roanoke County
Roanoke County, Virginia—The Roanoke County Police Department and other law enforcement agencies are noticing a rise in vehicle thefts and fraudulent banking practices in the region. Criminals are targeting cars in various…
Leader of Massive Scheme to Traffic in Fraudulent and Counterfeit Cisco Networking Equipment Sentenced to Prison
Under the terms of the plea agreement, Onur Aksoy, 40, of Miami, agreed to pay restitution of $100 million to Cisco and amounts to other victims that will be determined by the…
CEO of Dozens of Companies Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for Massive Scheme to Traffic in Fraudulent and Counterfeit Cisco Networking Equipment
Onur Aksoy, aka “Ron Aksoy” and “Dave Durden,” 40, of Miami, Florida, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Peter G. Sheridan on June 5, 2023, to two counts of an indictment charging…
United States Obtains Judgment for Fraudulent Veterans Assistance Claims Against Moss Point Barber School and Owner in the Amount of $916,392
On October 5, 2023, the United States filed a civil complaint against these defendants pursuant to the False Claims Act (FCA) seeking treble damages and penalties and alleging that Beard and her…
Scammer Joseph Cipolla Jr. Who Lived Lavish Lifestyle Faces Sentencing for Fraudulent Schemes
Chicago, IL – Joseph Cipolla Jr. allegedly tricked individuals into overpaying for vehicles and aircraft and defrauded the government for pandemic relief funds. A judge is set to sentence Cipolla on Friday…
Former Social Security Administration Employee Facing Federal Charges for Fraudulent Telework, Emergency Childcare, and Medical Leave Schemes
According to court documents, Markham was employed by the SSA and assigned to an office based in Anderson, Indiana. Between February 13, 2019, and June 17, 2022, Markham allegedly engaged in a…
Travel Agency Owner Arrested for Fraudulent Credit Card Purchases
Delaware State Police recently arrested Jane Fencer, 55, of Townsend for fraudulent credit card purchases made through her travel agency, Wanderlust Tours and Travel. The arrest came after an investigation that revealed…
Pennsylvania Illegal Deported After Fraudulent Entry into U.S.
SCRANTON, PA – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced the indictment of Camilo Antonio Batz-Ortiz, a 40-year-old native of Guatemala, for illegally reentering the United States…
Former Ambulance Supervisor Charged for Fraudulent Pay and Raises
HARRISBURG, PA – Nicole Price, a former EMS supervisor and captain for Hamlin Ambulance Company in Wayne County, faces charges for fraudulently inflating work hours and issuing unauthorized raises for herself and…
Red State Slaps Wall Street Titan With Cease And Desist Order Over ‘Fraudulent’ Claims About Green Investments
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson sent a cease and desist letter to investment manager giant BlackRock on Tuesday night over claims the company misleads clients about its involvement in environmental, social…
Tax Preparer Sentenced for Failing to File Personal Tax Return, Filing Fraudulent Returns
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone, alongside Chief Griffin M. Banos of the Monroe Township Police Department and the New Jersey Department of Treasury’s Division of Taxation, announced the…
Suspect Arrested for Fraudulent Returns at Utica Walmart
UTICA, NY – On March 5th, 2024, Utica Police responded to an incident at the North Utica Walmart involving fraudulent merchandise returns. Michael MacDonald, 36, of Oneida, was detained after attempting to…