Debt relief and vacation ahead for $50K lottery winner
Delaware, OH – A $50 scratch-off ticket turned into a $50,000 prize for one lucky Ohio player who recently hit big on the Billion instant game. John purchased the winning ticket at…
U.S. Attorney Urges the Public to Report Suspected Hurricane Fiona Relief Fraud and Cautions Those Who Would Seek to Illegally Profit from this Disaster
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – United States Attorney W. Stephen Muldrow of the District of Puerto Rico today urged the public to report suspected fraud schemes related to disaster relief operations and…
Moses Lake Resident Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining $50,000 in COVID-19 Relief Funds
Spokane, Washington – Vanessa R. Waldref, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced today that Dondre Charles Jackson, age 29, of Moses Lake, Washington, pled guilty to fraudulently…
Victorville Woman Arrested on Indictment Alleging She Used Prison Inmates’ Names to Fraudulently Obtain Over $500,000 in COVID Relief
RIVERSIDE, California – A San Bernardino County woman was arrested today on a seven-count federal grand jury indictment alleging she fraudulently obtained more than $500,000 in pandemic-related unemployment insurance (UI) benefits…
‘Careless’: Federal Gov’t May Have Accidentally Sent $1.3 Billion In COVID Relief To People In Foreign Countries, Inspector General Says
‘Careless’: Federal Gov’t May Have Accidentally Sent $1.3 Billion In COVID Relief To People In Foreign Countries, Inspector General Says Gabe Kaminsky on September 13, 2022 The Small Business Administration (SBA) may…
Did Domino’s Just Launch an Inflation Relief Deal? Oh Yes We Did!
Customers who order online can take advantage of 20% off all menu-priced items Ann Arbor, MI (PRESS RELEASE) Hold onto your seats! Domino’s stores nationwide are offering 20% off all menu-priced items…
District Man Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for Schemes to Defraud Small Business Pandemic Relief Programs Relief Programs and the Archdiocese of Washington
WASHINGTON – Kenneth Gaughan, 44, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to 78 months in prison for carrying out a series of financial schemes. In one,…
Telfair County woman sentenced to federal prison for scheme to fraudulently obtain COVID-19 relief funding
SAVANNAH, GA: A Telfair County woman has been sentenced to federal prison after admitting she participated in a scheme to fraudulently obtain millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds. Shakeena Hamilton, 34,…
Five additional defendants charged with fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funding
SAVANNAH, GA: The number of defendants charged with illegally obtaining pandemic relief funds continues to rise in the Southern District of Georgia as investigators identify those who used fraud to receive government…
Naples Felon Pleads Guilty To $2.6 Million COVID Relief Fraud Scheme
Fort Myers, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Daniel Joseph Tisone (35, Naples) has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, bank fraud, illegal monetary transaction, and possession of ammunition…
Stamford Man Sentenced to Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $4 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funds
Moustapha Diakhate, 46, of Stamford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford to 42 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for fraudulent receiving…
Spokane Man Sentenced to Probation for COVID-19 Relief Fraud
Spokane, Washington – Vanessa R. Waldref, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced today that Roshon Edward Thomas, age 42, of Spokane, was sentenced to a 5-year term…
Wenham Man Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme
BOSTON – A Wenham man pleaded guilty today in connection with a scheme to obtain Paycheck Protection Program funds made available under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act by…
Harlan County Man Sentenced to 33 Months for Fraudulently Obtaining COVID Relief Loans
LONDON, Ky. – A Harlan, Ky., man, David Christopher Lewis, 49, was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison on Thursday, by U.S. District Judge Robert E. Wier, after pleading guilty to…
North Tonawanda Man Pleads Guilty To COVID-19 Relief Fraud
CONTACT: Barbara BurnsPHONE: (716) 843-5817FAX #: (716) 551-3051 BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Michael Kornaker, 50, of North Tonawanda, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara to…
Duluth Man Sentenced to 8.5 Years in Prison for Covid Relief Fraud and Identity Theft
MINNEAPOLIS – A Duluth man was sentenced to 102 months in prison, three years of supervised release, and $284,355.54 in restitution for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, announced United States Attorney…
Charleston Man Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Charleston man pleaded guilty today to wire fraud, admitting to a scheme to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of over $41,666 in COVID-19 relief loans guaranteed by…
Yakima Resident Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $59,000 in COVID-19 Relief Funds
Yakima, Washington – Vanessa R. Waldref, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced today that Karla Padilla, age 48, of Yakima, Washington, has pleaded guilty to felony charges…
Camden County Man Admits Defrauding COVID-19 Relief Programs and Illegally Possessing Firearm
CAMDEN, N.J. – A Camden County, New Jersey, man today admitted conspiring to fraudulently obtain COVID-19 relief funds, fraudulently obtaining unemployment benefits, and illegally possessing a firearm, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger…
Fort Stewart soldier admits guilt in prolific fraud scheme targeting COVID-19 relief programs, student loans
SAVANNAH, GA: A U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Stewart awaits sentencing after admitting she led a “prolific fraud scheme” in which she and others illegally raked in millions of dollars from…
Yankees Pitcher Michael King Chooses the Jersey Shore for Much Needed Relief During All-Star Break
TOMS RIVER, NJ – After a recent Yankees game, New York Yankees announcer Michael Kaye broke the news, Yankees pitcher Michael King has chosen the Jersey Shore over other more extravagant destinations…