Afghan central bank says U.S. plan for frozen funds an ‘injustice’
KABUL – Afghanistan’s central bank on Saturday criticised Washington’s plan to use half the bank’s $7 billion in frozen assets on U.S. soil for humanitarian …
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Mayor of Stonecrest and bookkeeper plead guilty to theft of COVID-19 relief funds
ATLANTA – Jason Lary, the former mayor of Stonecrest, and Lania Boone, a bookkeeper for the entity that administered COVID-19 relief funds awarded to Stonecrest, …
Former Brownsville Ambulance Service Treasurer Pleads Embezzled Funds
PITTSBURGH – A resident of Newell, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of theft and embezzlement from a program receiving federal funds, …
U.S. plans to free half of $7 billion in frozen Afghan funds for aid
By Andrea Shalal and Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON – The United States is seeking to free up half of the $7 billion in frozen Afghan central …
US equity funds see biggest inflow in six weeks
– U.S. equity funds lured massive inflows in the week to Feb. 9 as upbeat earnings reports and signs of easing tensions in Ukraine boosted …
Global equity funds see biggest inflow in six weeks
– Global equity funds drew massive inflows in the seven days to Feb. 9 as investors cheered strong earnings results from U.S. and European companies, …
China property developers shares up on reports they may have more access to funds
HONG KONG -Shares of Chinese property developers climbed on Friday, following media reports that the sector is gaining easier access to presale proceeds from residential …
U.S. dividend funds receive huge inflows as investors switch out of bonds
By Patturaja Murugaboopathy – U.S. investors are snapping up funds that invest in dividend-paying stocks as they search for stable income from alternatives to bond …
Naughty nun who spent $835k in Catholic school funds gambling facing 40 years in prison
LOS ANGELES – Federal prosecutors today filed charges against a now-retired nun who was the principal of a Catholic elementary school in Torrance and who has …
One-Time EDD Employee Sentenced to More Than 5 Years in Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining Nearly $4.3 Million in COVID Relief Funds
RIVERSIDE, California – A former California Employment Development Department (EDD) employee was sentenced today to 63 months in federal prison for causing nearly 200 …
Global equity funds see biggest inflow in three weeks
– Global equity funds lured big inflows in the seven days to Feb. 2 on optimism over strong earnings from U.S. technology companies and on …
Richmond Community College Director Charged with Stealing Student Financial Aid Funds
RICHMOND, Va. – A federal grand jury returned an indictment yesterday charging a Richmond woman with orchestrating a nearly decade-long scheme to defraud the United …
Nearly Two Dozen Democrats Demand Biden Keep Climate Funds In Build Back Better
Thomas Catenacci on February 1, 2022 A group of 23 House Democrats demanded that President Joe Biden push for the same amount of funds for …
U.S. public pension funds seen turning to more ‘aggressive’ investment – report
NEW YORK – U.S. public pension funds will likely have to switch to more aggressive investment strategies in the coming years to fill funding gaps …
Stamford Man Who Fraudulently Obtained More Than $4 Million in Covid-19 Relief Funds Pleads Guilty
Moustapha Diakhate, 46, of Stamford, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty today via video conference before U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea …
Portland Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud After Stealing Covid-Relief Funds
PORTLAND, Ore.—A Portland man pleaded guilty today for perpetrating a scheme to steal funds intended to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Benjamin Tifekchian, …
Federal Grand Jury Charges Former Chief Financial Officer of the City of Bardstown with Embezzling City Funds
LOUISVILLE, Ky – A federal grand jury in Louisville returned an indictment last week charging a former city official with embezzling over three-quarters of a …
‘Substantial Reason’ To Believe GOP Lawmaker Misused Funds, Berated Staff, Ethics Panel Finds
The Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) said Monday that it had “substantial reason” to believe that Republican Colorado Rep. Doug Lamborn misused official resources and …
Woman Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Stealing Millions in Federal Funds from Huntington Children’s Charity
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Chesapeake, Ohio, woman was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for stealing federal funds from River Valley Child Development Services …
Former Chick-fil-A Employees Sentenced for Scheme to Steal Funds
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A federal judge today sentenced two former Chick-fil-A employees for their roles in a conspiracy to defraud their former employer, announced U.S. …
Philadelphia Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $200,000 in PPP Funds
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Omar White Oliver, 43, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, was arrested and charged by Indictment for …
Former Vermont Man Pleads Guilty to Theft of Government Funds
CONCORD – Paul Gracey, 57, formerly of Vermont, pleaded guilty on Monday in federal court to theft of government …
Former Senior Policy Advisor to City of Austin Official Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Misapply Federal Funds and to Falsify Records
AUSTIN – A Dripping Springs man pleaded guilty today to conspiring to misapply federal funds and falsify records with the intent to impede, obstruct, or …
Oregon Man Sentenced to Federal Prison and Ordered to Forfeit Over $18 Million in Stock and Properties After Stealing Millions in Covid-Relief Funds
EUGENE, Ore.—An Oregon man was sentenced to federal prison today after stealing millions of dollars in loans intended to help small businesses during the COVID-19 …
Japanese Language Version – United States Files Civil Action to Return $150 Million in Embezzled Funds to Sony; FBI Tracks Money to Bitcoin
下記の日本語文書は参考のための仮翻訳で、正文は英文 です。 司法省 カリフォルニア州南部地区連邦検事局 2021年12月20日（月） 即時のプレスリリース 米政府が横領金1億5000万ドルをソニーに返金するため民事訴訟を起こし、FBIが資金をビットコインに追跡 担当連絡先 オレクサンドラ・ジョンソン検事補 (619) 546-9769 アーロン・P・アルンゼン検事補 (619) 546-8384 プレスリリース要旨 ― 2021年12月20日 サンディエゴ ― 米政府は本日、東京に本社があるソニーグループ株式会社の子会社から詐取され、その後、米連邦捜査局(FBI)による窃盗事件捜査中に法執行機関によって差し押さえられ1億5400万ドルを超える資金を保全し、最終的に返還するため連邦裁判所に提訴した。 米国は、当該資産に対するソニーの利害保全を目的として、カリフォルニア州南部地区連邦裁判所に民事没収を申し立てた。この資産は、2021年5月に従業員が詐取した上で、現在の相場で1億8000万ドル以上に相当する3879ビットコイン超に換金したとされる。FBIの捜査に基づき、2021年12月1日に法執行機関によって差し押さえられた。 政府の申し立てによると、東京のソニー生命保険株式会社（ソニー生命）社員の石井伶は、会社が会社名義の金融口座間で資金移動をしようとした際に、1億5400万ドルを流用したとされる。申し立てはまた、石井が取引指示を改ざんすることで、当該資金をカリフォルニア州ラホヤ所在の銀行にある自身が管理する口座へ送金し、その後間を置かず暗号通貨であるビットコインに換金した、と述べている。 FBIの捜査で明らかとなった証拠に基づき、2021年6月、カリフォルニア州南部地区連邦裁判所の下級判事によって差し押さえ令状が許可された。裏付けとなる宣誓供述書で陳述されたように、法執行機関は転送されたビットコインを追跡し、ソニー生命の子会社から詐取された資金額に相当する3879.16ビットコインが特定のビットコインアドレスに送金され、後にオフラインの暗号通貨コールドウォレットに移動されていたことを特定した。 …
United States Files Civil Action to Return $150 Million in Embezzled Funds to Sony; FBI Tracks Money to Bitcoin
Assistant U. S. Attorneys Oleksandra Johnson (619) 546-9769) and Aaron P. Arnzen (619) 546-8384 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – December 20, 2021 SAN DIEGO – The …
Chester County Woman Sentenced to Over One Year for Stealing Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Funds
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Emily Baier, 28, of West Chester, PA, was sentenced to 14 months in prison and …
Baltimore Woman Facing Federal Indictment for Allegedly Obtaining More Than $1.6 Million in Federal Funds Intended to Relieve Financial Distress Caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic
Baltimore, Maryland – A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Nichelle Henson, age 35, of Baltimore, Maryland, for false statements and bank fraud …
Private Equity Fund Backed By Coors Family Under Investigation For Allegedly Misusing Funds
Harry Wilmerding on December 13, 2021 The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating a private equity firm backed by several wealthy families, including the …
Democratic Dark Money Giant Poured Millions Into Bail Funds That Helped Violent Criminals Back Onto The Streets
A prominent Democratic dark money group funneled nearly $6 million into bail funds in 2020, some of which have a history of helping allegedly violent …
Middlesex Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Paycheck Protection Program Fraud Scheme and Obtaining Funds from Stolen and Altered U.S. Treasury Check
TRENTON, N.J. – A Middlesex County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for fraudulently receiving Payment Protection Program (PPP) funds …
Federal Jury Convicts Tampa Man Of Theft Of Government Funds And Making False Statement To U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
Tampa, Florida – A federal jury has found Barry Wayne Hoover (50, Tampa) guilty of theft of government funds and making a false statement to …
Chester County Man Sentenced to 1 ½ Years in Prison for Stealing Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Funds
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Jacob Fulton, 33, of Coatesville, PA, was sentenced to one year and six months in …
Consumer Group Warns Governors About BlackRock Retirement Funds Relying On Chinese Companies
A consumer group has sent letters to multiple governors warning them about their states’ pension funds relying on an investment corporation with strong ties to …
Former Phoenixville-Area School District Official Charged With Embezzling $90K in District Funds
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Christopher Gehris, 46, of Phoenixville, PA, was charged by Information with one count of embezzlement …
Former Air Force Employee Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing More Than $1.1 Million in Government Funds
Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Paul W. Grimm today sentenced Eddie Ray Johnson, Jr., age 60, of Brandywine, Maryland, to 16 months in federal …
Minden, Louisiana Woman Sentenced for Theft of Government Funds
Jackson, MS – A Minden woman was sentenced on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, to 24 months in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons, followed …
Biden Administration Quietly Unfreezes Funds For Groups Tied To Human Rights Abuses In Central Africa
The Biden administration quietly reversed a Trump-era decision halting conservation grants being used to indirectly fund human rights atrocities in Central Africa. While the administration …
Los Angeles-area man sentenced to more than 4 years in prison for scheming to fraudulently obtain $1.8 million in COVID-relief funds
LOS ANGELES – A Santa Clarita Valley man was sentenced today to 51 months in federal prison for scheming to fraudulently obtain approximately $1.8 million …
D.C. Woman Indicted for Scheme to Steal More Than $400,000 in Government Benefit Funds
WASHINGTON – A District of Columbia woman has been charged in a 35-count indictment with carrying out a scheme …
Montz Woman Sentenced for Theft of Government Funds
NEW ORLEANS – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that IGEL CASANOVA GIBBINS (“GIBBINS”), age 44, of Montz, Louisiana, was sentenced today for Theft …
Spearfish Woman Charged with Theft of Government Funds
Acting United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Spearfish, South Dakota, woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Theft of …
New Orleans Woman Charged for Theft of More Than $61,000 in Social Security Funds
NEW ORLEANS, LA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that CATHERINE CAMPBELL WILLIAMS, age 68, of New Orleans, Louisiana, was indicted on November 12, …
Santa Clarita Man Sentenced to More Than 4 Years in Prison for Scheming to Fraudulently Obtain $1.8 Million in COVID-Relief Funds
LOS ANGELES – A Santa Clarita Valley man was sentenced today to 51 months in federal prison for scheming to fraudulently obtain approximately $1.8 …
Husband and Wife Team, and Their Inmate Accomplice, Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Funds and Economic Injury Disaster Loans
PHILADELPHIA – Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Brandon Segers, 33, and Dionne Segers, 32, both of Philadelphia, PA, and their inmate …
Financial Secretary-Treasurer of UAW Local 412 Charged With Embezzling Over $2 Million in Union Funds
DETROIT – Timothy Edmunds, the Financial Secretary-Treasurer of Local 412 of the United Auto Workers union, has been charged in a Criminal Complaint with embezzling …
Mayor of Stonecrest and bookkeeper arraigned on federal charges relating to theft of COVID-19 relief funds
ATLANTA – Jason Lary, the Mayor of Stonecrest, Georgia, has been arraigned on federal charges of wire fraud, conspiracy, and federal program theft. The charges …
Philadelphia Man Convicted for ’98 Palestra Murder Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining Pandemic Relief Funds Shortly After Prison Release
PHILADELPHIA –Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Kyle McLemore, 44, of Philadelphia, PA, was arrested and charged by Indictment with one count …
Brockton Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Veterans Affairs Funds
BOSTON – A Brockton woman pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to stealing veteran affairs benefits. Robin Calef, 63, pleaded guilty to one …
Portland Man Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges After Stealing Covid-Relief Funds
PORTLAND, Ore.—A Portland man pleaded guilty today for perpetrating a scheme to steal funds intended to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eric Wade …