Scheme

NEW YORK, NY — Nicole Torres, a Bronx district leader and former employee of the New York City Board of Elections, pled guilty Thursday to conspiracy to commit extortion and …

TRENTON, NJ — A New Jersey man admitted in federal court this week to orchestrating a $6.9 million investment fraud scheme that targeted nearly 50 victims over more than 30 …

The Daily Caller News Foundation (DCNF) visited two properties in Norfolk, Virginia, owned by New York Attorney General Letitia James, amid allegations of mortgage fraud and misrepresentation. Despite paperwork suggesting …

BROOKLYN, NY — A retired NYPD officer has been indicted in a sweeping bribery and misconduct case after allegedly using his law enforcement access to run unauthorized searches and funnel …

COLUMBUS, OH – Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a case of identity fraud reported earlier this week in the city’s east side. …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A former Deputy Director at the District of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) pleaded guilty Friday to accepting at least $10,000 in bribes to …

BROOKLYN, NY — A licensed Brooklyn financial advisor has been indicted for allegedly orchestrating a Ponzi scheme that defrauded 10 clients out of approximately $1.24 million over nearly a decade, …

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The owner of the Rapids Theatre in Niagara Falls has pleaded guilty to defrauding federal COVID-19 relief programs out of more than $1.8 million, the U.S. Attorney’s …

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — A 77-year-old Woodbridge woman lost over $130,000 in a long-running scam that led to the arrest of two suspects in February, police said. Investigators found …

CAMDEN, N.J. — A Department of Veterans Affairs firefighter admitted in federal court to defrauding the government of nearly half a million dollars in workers’ compensation benefits, authorities said. Richard …

QUEENS, N.Y. — A Kew Gardens Hills woman has been charged with grand larceny and criminal possession of stolen property for allegedly scamming elderly victims out of more than $500,000 …

A former Brooklyn math teacher has copped to a twisted plot that preyed on teenage students at some of the borough’s ritziest private schools. Winston Nguyen, 38, pleaded guilty Monday …

TRENTON, N.J. — The former chief financial officer and comptroller of a Burlington County nonprofit has been charged with allegedly stealing more than $2.5 million from the organization, money laundering, …

Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud Scheme **Jackson, MS** – A Florida resident has admitted guilt in a case involving a decade-long scheme promoting an illicit tax shelter and …

HOBOKEN, NJ — The U.S. Department of Transportation has revoked federal approval for New York City’s congestion pricing plan, effectively ending the tolling program that would have charged drivers entering …

CAMDEN, N.J. – A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to 39 months in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy that targeted approximately 55 United Parcel Service warehouses across multiple …

CAMDEN, N.J. — A former Atlantic City council president and longtime political organizer admitted in federal court to orchestrating a scheme to procure, cast, and tabulate fraudulent mail-in ballots in …

NEWARK, N.J. — An Amtrak employee admitted Tuesday to participating in a multi-million dollar health care fraud scheme that defrauded the company’s insurance plan, federal prosecutors said. Anthony Saloka, 44, …

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A U.S. Postal Service employee and two accomplices have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a scheme involving the theft and sale of stolen …

Hillary Clinton slammed by U.S. transportation secretary in heated exchange over aviation safety WASHINGTON, D.C. – Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton came under fire from U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean …

SECAUCUS, N.J. — A Paterson man has been arrested for allegedly laundering money linked to a prostitution ring operating in Secaucus and surrounding counties, authorities announced Thursday. Roldan R. Jimenez-Rodriguez, …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The former Director of Recreation for Brick Township was sentenced Friday to three years of probation after pleading guilty to theft for pocketing cash payments meant …

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Michael Mayfield, a former environmental manager at the Mars Wrigley factory in Flowery Branch, Georgia, has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for defrauding his …

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy announced a new marketing campaign promoting the New Jersey Re-assigning In-State Employees Program (NJ RISE), which offers grants to encourage New York-based companies to …