Louisiana man pleads guilty in $74K pandemic relief fraud scheme
BATON ROUGE, LA – A Prairieville man has pleaded guilty
pandemic
Miami woman indicted in Maryland for pandemic unemployment fraud scheme
BALTIMORE, MD – A Miami woman has been indicted on
Florida scuba captain gets 8 years for fatal propeller incident and pandemic loan fraud
MIAMI, FL – The owner and captain of a South
Major media outlets colluded to block opposing viewpoints during COVID pandemic, DOJ says
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a statement of interest
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
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
Federal economist admits faking illness to work private job during pandemic
Middlesex, NJ — A former economist with the U.S. Bureau
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
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
Murphy reflects on pandemic response, credits Trump for early cooperation, Gateway Tunnel project
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy reflected on his administration’s
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
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
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
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
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
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
Governments Are Still Paying People for Temporary Pandemic Jobs
White House Continues Funding Pandemic Response Staff Despite End of
Trenton Man Receives 16-Year Sentence for Pandemic Violent Crime Spree
TRENTON, NJ – Joshua M. Perez, a 25-year-old resident of
Fauci Aide Deleted Emails to Obstruct Congress Investigation into Pandemic Response
NIH Principal Deputy Director Lawrence Tabak testified that a former
More Americans Maxing Out Credit Cards And Failing To Make Payments Than During Pandemic
The share of Americans who failed to make a payment
BETSY McCAUGHEY: Trusting China Could Lead To Another Catastrophic Pandemic
It’s one thing to die from natural causes. Worse, to
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
Albany Woman Sentenced for Pandemic Unemployment Fraud
ALBANY, NEW YORK — Jamie Johnson, a 38-year-old resident of
Former Cedar Rapids Resident Sentenced to Federal Prison in COVID-19 Pandemic Loan Scheme
A former Cedar Rapids, Iowa, resident who helped other individuals
Governor Touts Pandemic Success Despite New Jersey Being Second Most Deadly in America
TRENTON, NJ – During the COVID-19 pandemic, New Jersey had
Teacher Absences Put Strain On Schools As Student Learning Loss Drags On Following Pandemic
Teacher Absences Put Strain On Schools As Student Learning Loss
US hospitals see post pandemic catch-up behind insurer healthcare costs
By Sriparna Roy and Bhanvi Satija (Reuters) – Americans are
Former Broker Sentenced for $1.2 Million Fraud and Misuse of Pandemic Relief Funds
TRENTON, NJ – A man from Monmouth County, New Jersey,
Tesla California registrations fall for the first time since the pandemic
By Akash Sriram and Hyunjoo Jin (Reuters) – Registrations of
Pandemic Relief Fraudster Arrested
QUEENS, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that
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,
As pandemic ‘jobs hole’ closes, Fed finds labor market easing elusive
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. economy ended
US worker absences highlight mixed labor market as pandemic recedes
(Reuters) – The latest government data on Friday showed the
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
Did pandemic central banking work? Fed review to eye inflation, jobs tradeoffs
By Howard Schneider ATLANTA (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Reserve’s
Maryland Man Charged With Committing $11.5 Million In Covid-19 Pandemic Fraud
HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle
LATAM Airlines retakes lead in US-Brazil traffic, first time since pandemic
By Gabriel Araujo SAO PAULO (Reuters) – LATAM Airlines was
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 –
Poll Shows Most Think Government is Overreaching Since Pandemic
NEW YORK, NY – A Gallup poll reveals a steady
Pandemic Police Hires Finally Get Formal Swear-in Ceremony in South River
SOUTH RIVER, NJ – Several officers who joined the South
Baton Rouge Tax Preparer Sentenced to 33 Months for Pandemic Benefits Fraud Scheme
United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that U.S.
Man Accused of Stealing Over $1 Million in Pandemic Relief Funds
QUEENS, NY – District Attorney Melinda Katz has announced the
AOC Says She Bought Non-Union Tesla Because There Was a Pandemic Going On
NEW YORK, NY – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) has stated that
Dr. Fauci Made Millions of Dollars During COVID-19 Pandemic
While many Americans were losing their businesses and their homes
Costs divide rich, poor countries ahead of WHO pandemic treaty talks
By Deborah J. Nelson, Ryan McNeill and Helen Reid LONDON
Pandemic, inflation push 68 million more in Asia into extreme poverty – ADB
MANILA (Reuters) – The coronavirus pandemic and rise in cost
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
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
New York City Makes Pandemic Outdoor Dining Rules Permanent
The New York City Council voted to establish a newly