Louisiana man pleads guilty in $74K pandemic relief fraud scheme
BATON ROUGE, LA – A Prairieville man has pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiring to defraud a Louisiana childcare grant program created with pandemic … Read more
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Miami woman indicted in Maryland for pandemic unemployment fraud scheme
BALTIMORE, MD – A Miami woman has been indicted on 16 federal charges for her alleged role in a pandemic-related unemployment insurance fraud scheme that … Read more
Florida scuba captain gets 8 years for fatal propeller incident and pandemic loan fraud
MIAMI, FL – The owner and captain of a South Florida scuba charter vessel was sentenced Monday to more than eight years in federal prison … Read more
Major media outlets colluded to block opposing viewpoints during COVID pandemic, DOJ says
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a statement of interest Friday in a federal case accusing major media outlets of suppressing independent viewpoints related to … Read more
Five Years After COVID: Looking Back on Strange Rules Our Government Made During Pandemic
TRENTON, NJ—As we embark on the five-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent ridiculous response by local governments, especially in New Jersey, let’s … Read more
Ten Things New Jersey and Other Places Did During the Pandemic That Went Too Far
TRENTON, NJ—As we embark on the five-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent ridiculous response by local governments, especially in New Jersey, let’s … Read more
Federal economist admits faking illness to work private job during pandemic
Middlesex, NJ — A former economist with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics pleaded guilty Thursday to making false statements to obtain sick leave pay … Read more
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 … Read more
Here Are 10 Crazy Things Governments Including New Jersey Did to During the COVID-19 Pandemic
TRENTON, NJ—As we embark on the five-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent ridiculous response by local governments, especially in New Jersey, let’s … Read more
Murphy reflects on pandemic response, credits Trump for early cooperation, Gateway Tunnel project
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy reflected on his administration’s early response to the COVID-19 pandemic, acknowledging the Trump administration’s role in assisting New Jersey … Read more
The three men face significant penalties for allegedly exploiting a pandemic relief program designed to support struggling businesses.
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. — A federal grand jury has indicted three Metro East men on 13 counts for their alleged roles in a Paycheck … Read more
Outdoor Dining in New Jersey is Here to Stay as Governor Signs Order Extending Pandemic Novelty
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy signed into law on Monday legislation making outdoor dining a permanent feature for New Jersey restaurants and bars. Initially … Read more
Queens Man Charged with Pandemic Relief Fund Fraud
Queens Man Charged with Pandemic Relief Fund Fraud
**Queens, NY** – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz has charged Humayun Kabir with grand larceny and related crimes. He allegedly misappropriated pandemic relief funds via federal loans meant to aid workers and small business owners suffering due to COVID-19. Kabir reportedly used the money to purchase properties in Niagara Falls.
Kabir, 53, secured a Payroll Protection Program loan and an Economic Injury Disaster loan by claiming economic harm from working as an Uber and Lyft driver. DA Katz expressed that her office would aggressively pursue those exploiting government relief programs. She acknowledged the collaborative efforts with Homeland Security Investigations New York, the New York State Department of Financial Services, and the NYPD Financial Crimes Task Force.
Special Agent William S. Walker from HSI New York criticized Kabir for his alleged actions during a crisis. Kabir was arraigned and faces a nine-count complaint with various charges. He could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted on the top charge, and his court return is set for January 16, 2025.
An investigation began after a tip-off in March 2023 from a fraud monitoring service, leading to the discovery that Kabir allegedly
Barack Obama Blames Trump for Hundreds of Thousands of Deaths During COVID Pandemic
CHICAGO — Former President Barack Obama criticized his successor, Donald J. Trump, for his administration’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting that ignoring preparedness measures … Read more
New Jesey Gets Slap on Wrist by Justice Department Over Deadly Failures at Veterans Homes During Pandemic
NEWARK, N.J. — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey and the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division have filed a complaint … Read more
New Jersey Courts to Hold Trials for Unpaid Parking Tickets for First Time Since Pandemic
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey judiciary will resume enforcement of penalties for parking ticket violations starting Oct. 1, 2024, after a temporary pause during … Read more
New Jersey and New York Were Among the Top Five Most Restrictive Pandemic States
The COVID-19 pandemic had a dramatic impact on daily life across the United States, with states implementing a range of restrictions to curb the virus’s … Read more
Governments Are Still Paying People for Temporary Pandemic Jobs
White House Continues Funding Pandemic Response Staff Despite End of Public Health Emergency TRENTON, NJ — It’s not sure how many pandemic-era employees such as … Read more
Trenton Man Receives 16-Year Sentence for Pandemic Violent Crime Spree
TRENTON, NJ – Joshua M. Perez, a 25-year-old resident of Trenton, has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison following a series of violent … Read more
Fauci Aide Deleted Emails to Obstruct Congress Investigation into Pandemic Response
NIH Principal Deputy Director Lawrence Tabak testified that a former aide to Dr. Anthony Fauci allegedly violated the agency’s public records policy by disposing of … Read more
More Americans Maxing Out Credit Cards And Failing To Make Payments Than During Pandemic
The share of Americans who failed to make a payment on their credit card debt rose above levels seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, led by … Read more
BETSY McCAUGHEY: Trusting China Could Lead To Another Catastrophic Pandemic
It’s one thing to die from natural causes. Worse, to die from a disease leaked by Chinese scientists in a lab and allowed to wipe … Read more
Two Individuals Arrested for Defrauding Canadian Company that Sought to Purchase Protective Surgical Masks at Outset of Covid-19 Pandemic
Breon Peace, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York and James Smith, Assistant Director-in-Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York Field Office … Read more
Albany Woman Sentenced for Pandemic Unemployment Fraud
ALBANY, NEW YORK — Jamie Johnson, a 38-year-old resident of Albany, was sentenced today to over three years in prison for her role in a … Read more
Former Cedar Rapids Resident Sentenced to Federal Prison in COVID-19 Pandemic Loan Scheme
A former Cedar Rapids, Iowa, resident who helped other individuals procure more than 30 false and fraudulent COVID-19 pandemic loans, valued at more than $600,000, … Read more
Governor Touts Pandemic Success Despite New Jersey Being Second Most Deadly in America
TRENTON, NJ – During the COVID-19 pandemic, New Jersey had a higher death rate than 49 other states in America. Despite desperate lockdowns, vaccine mandates, … Read more
Teacher Absences Put Strain On Schools As Student Learning Loss Drags On Following Pandemic
Teacher Absences Put Strain On Schools As Student Learning Loss Drags On Following Pandemic Brandon Poulter on February 19, 2024 Teacher absences around the U.S. … Read more
US hospitals see post pandemic catch-up behind insurer healthcare costs
By Sriparna Roy and Bhanvi Satija (Reuters) – Americans are catching up on healthcare missed during the COVID-19 pandemic, a trend driven by heart procedures … Read more
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 … Read more
Tesla California registrations fall for the first time since the pandemic
By Akash Sriram and Hyunjoo Jin (Reuters) – Registrations of Tesla vehicles in California dropped 10% in the last quarter of 2023, the first fall … Read more
Pandemic Relief Fraudster Arrested
QUEENS, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Papa Diakhate, 54, of Astoria Boulevard in East Elmhurst, has been sentenced to one to … Read more
Owner of New Jersey Senior Facility Where Bodies Piled Up During Pandemic Pleads Guilty to IRS Charges
NEWARK, N.J. – Joseph Schwartz, 64, of Suffern, New York, pleaded guilty to two counts of employment tax fraud, totaling over $38 million, U.S. Attorney … Read more
As pandemic ‘jobs hole’ closes, Fed finds labor market easing elusive
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. economy ended last year with the labor scars from the COVID-19 pandemic effectively healed and a quandary … Read more
US worker absences highlight mixed labor market as pandemic recedes
(Reuters) – The latest government data on Friday showed the U.S. added 216,000 jobs in December, as the labor market settles back towards more normal … Read more
A Staggering Number Of Borrowers Missed Their First Payment On Student Loans Since Pandemic Freeze Ended
A Staggering Number Of Borrowers Missed Their First Payment On Student Loans Since Pandemic Freeze Ended Brandon Poulter on December 16, 2023 Nearly 40% of … Read more
Did pandemic central banking work? Fed review to eye inflation, jobs tradeoffs
By Howard Schneider ATLANTA (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Reserve’s pledge in 2020 to sustain “broad-based and inclusive” employment through loose monetary policy was considered … Read more
Maryland Man Charged With Committing $11.5 Million In Covid-19 Pandemic Fraud
HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Creed White, age 65, of Freeland, Maryland, was charged in … Read more
LATAM Airlines retakes lead in US-Brazil traffic, first time since pandemic
By Gabriel Araujo SAO PAULO (Reuters) – LATAM Airlines was the market share leader among companies flying between Brazil and the U.S. in the quarter … Read more
Married Couple Sentenced for Laundering $1.4 Million in Proceeds from Jewelry Thefts and Unemployment Fraud During Pandemic
NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – November 20, 2023 SAN DIEGO – Eduard Ghiocel and his wife, Floarea Ghiocel, were sentenced in federal court today to 36 … Read more
Poll Shows Most Think Government is Overreaching Since Pandemic
NEW YORK, NY – A Gallup poll reveals a steady American sentiment that the federal government’s role should be limited, with 54% stating the government … Read more
Pandemic Police Hires Finally Get Formal Swear-in Ceremony in South River
SOUTH RIVER, NJ – Several officers who joined the South River Police Department during the COVID-19 pandemic finally received their formal swearing-in ceremony earlier this … Read more
Baton Rouge Tax Preparer Sentenced to 33 Months for Pandemic Benefits Fraud Scheme
United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles sentenced Pamela Albert, age 51, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to … Read more
Man Accused of Stealing Over $1 Million in Pandemic Relief Funds
QUEENS, NY – District Attorney Melinda Katz has announced the arrest and charges against Papa Diakhate, 54, of East Elmhurst, for allegedly defrauding federal pandemic … Read more
AOC Says She Bought Non-Union Tesla Because There Was a Pandemic Going On
NEW YORK, NY – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) has stated that the timing of the COVID-19 pandemic influenced her decision to buy a Tesla rather than … Read more
Dr. Fauci Made Millions of Dollars During COVID-19 Pandemic
While many Americans were losing their businesses and their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Anthony Fauci and his wife were making millions. Financial disclosures … Read more
Costs divide rich, poor countries ahead of WHO pandemic treaty talks
By Deborah J. Nelson, Ryan McNeill and Helen Reid LONDON (Reuters) – Health officials from around the world, as they gather to discuss a treaty … Read more
Pandemic, inflation push 68 million more in Asia into extreme poverty – ADB
MANILA (Reuters) – The coronavirus pandemic and rise in cost of living have pushed close to 70 million more people in developing Asia into extreme … Read more
STONE WASHINGTON: Minority-Owned Businesses Suffer A Second Pandemic Of Crime As Local Governments Handcuff The Police
STONE WASHINGTON: Minority-Owned Businesses Suffer A Second Pandemic Of Crime As Local Governments Handcuff The Police Stone Washington on August 17, 2023 The pandemic is … Read more
American Students Are Now Absent At Record Rates After Missing Months Of Classroom Instruction During The Pandemic
American Students Are Now Absent At Record Rates After Missing Months Of Classroom Instruction During The Pandemic Reagan Reese on August 11, 2023 American students … Read more
New York City Makes Pandemic Outdoor Dining Rules Permanent
The New York City Council voted to establish a newly revised permanent outdoor dining program, building on the success and lessons learned from the emergency … Read more