New Jersey Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in COVID-19 Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. – Richard Fadraga, a 53-year-old business owner from Elizabeth, New Jersey, admitted in federal court today to his role in a fraud scheme …
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Three New Jersey attorneys and realtor indicted in short sale fraud scheme
NEWARK, N.J. — Three attorneys and a realtor from New Jersey have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a fraudulent …
Founder of Pennsylvania Non-Profit Charged with Unpaid Labor Scheme
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Kevin D. Kolb, founder of Sick Recovery, a Berks County-based non-profit organization for men with substance …
Rancho Cucamonga couple convicted of running ‘birth tourism’ scheme for Chinese clients
LOS ANGELES — Two San Bernardino County residents were found guilty Friday of federal criminal charges related to a “birth tourism” operation that helped Chinese …
South Ozone Park man sentenced for deed fraud scheme in Queens
QUEENS, N.Y. — A South Ozone Park man has been sentenced to one to three years in prison for his role in a deed fraud …
DC Public Schools employee and contractor indicted in bribery scheme
WASHINGTON — A former District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) employee and a government contractor were indicted Thursday for their roles in a long-running bribery …
New York Man Charged with $10 Million AI-Driven Music Streaming Fraud Scheme
NEW YORK, NY – Michael Smith, 32, has been charged in a wide-ranging fraud scheme involving the creation of hundreds of thousands of AI-generated songs …
Manasquan Man Charged in $200K Credit Card Fraud Scheme
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Manasquan man has been charged in connection with a scheme that allegedly involved using a former business client’s credit card to …
Albany Man Sentenced to 15 Months for Role in Bank Fraud Scheme
ALBANY, NEW YORK — Davon Parson, 20, of Albany, was sentenced on Thursday to 15 months in federal prison for his involvement in a bank …
Albany Man Sentenced to 20 Months for $1.6 Million Unemployment Fraud Scheme
ALBANY, NEW YORK — Carl J. DiVeglia III, 36, of Albany, was sentenced on Tuesday to 20 months in federal prison for orchestrating a fraudulent …
Former Vitol Trader Pleads Guilty in International Bribery Scheme
HOUSTON — Javier Aguilar, a 50-year-old former energy trader from Houston, pled guilty on Wednesday to charges related to a scheme involving the bribery of …
Two Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Scheme to Defraud Rideshare Customers and Drivers
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Two individuals have been charged in a wide-ranging scheme to defraud rideshare customers and drivers, according to an indictment unsealed today in …
Bergen County Man Charged in COVID-19 Fraud Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. — A Bergen County man was indicted today for allegedly fraudulently obtaining hundreds of thousands of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds, U.S. Attorney …
Mercer County Couple Admit to Conspiring in Asylum Fraud Scheme
TRENTON, N.J. — A Mercer County couple pleaded guilty today in federal court to conspiring to submit fraudulent asylum applications, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger …
Houston Man Pleads Guilty to $1.5 Million Wire Fraud Scheme
HOUSTON, T.X. — A 39-year-old Houston man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud banks and homeowners, U.S. Attorney …
Pennsylvania Man Indicted for Mail and Wire Fraud in COVID-19 Relief Scheme and Auto Fraud
PHILADELPHIA, P.A. — Justin Heimbach, 33, of Bath, Pennsylvania, has been indicted on charges of mail fraud and wire fraud in connection with schemes to …
California Man Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering in Internet Fraud Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. — A California man has admitted to conspiring to launder money obtained through internet-related fraud schemes, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on …
Connecticut Man Pleads Guilty in $7.8 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. — A Connecticut man has admitted his involvement in a multimillion-dollar health care fraud and kickback scheme involving durable medical equipment (DME), U.S. …
Two New York Residents Sentenced in Elder Fraud Scheme Targeting Michigan Seniors
HICKSVILLE, NY — Two New York residents have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a large-scale fraud scheme that stole over $11 …
Two New York Women Plead Guilty in Nationwide Credit Union Fraud Scheme
ALBANY, NEW YORK — Two New York City women have pleaded guilty to their roles in a bank fraud conspiracy that targeted credit unions across …
Suffolk County DA Announces Arrests in Extensive Identity Theft Scheme at Lowe’s
SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. — District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the arrests of six individuals involved in a sophisticated identity theft and grand larceny …
Maryland and Florida Residents Indicted for $10 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Omolere Omomowo, 43, of Laurel, Maryland, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, along with five “community support workers” (CSWs), has been indicted on charges …
North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty in $1 Million Livestock Theft Scheme
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — William Dalton Edwards, 25, of Mount Airy, N.C., pleaded guilty to conspiracy for his involvement in a $1 million livestock theft scheme, …
Middlesex County Men Indicted in $6.7 Million Investment Fraud Scheme
TRENTON, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that a state grand jury has indicted two men from Middlesex County for orchestrating a …
Attorney Among Four Charged in Scheme to Smuggle Contraband into Federal Prison
Providence, RI – A Massachusetts attorney, two detainees from the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility, and a Connecticut woman have been charged with involvement in …
Midlothian Man Pleads Guilty to Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Scheme
RICHMOND, VA. — Adam Lamar Harrell, a 41-year-old Midlothian resident, entered a guilty plea yesterday for his involvement in a fraudulent scheme that led to …
Army Employee Sentenced for Massive Fraud Scheme
SAN ANTONIO, TX — Janet Yamanaka Mello, a civilian Army employee, was sentenced today to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of mail …
Belle Mead Man Arrested for Multi-Year Embezzlement Scheme
BELLE MEAD, NJ – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of SANG PARK, a 44-year-old resident of Belle Mead, NJ, on charges related …
Fourth Boston Police Officer Sentenced in Overtime Fraud Scheme
BOSTON, MA — Former Boston Police officer Thomas Nee, 67, of Yarmouth, was sentenced yesterday in connection with a scheme involving overtime fraud at the …
Florida Woman Targeted New Yorkers in Debt Collection Scheme
BUFFALO, NY – A federal jury has convicted Angela Burdorf, 44, of New Port Richey, Florida, of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. …
Real Estate Investor Admits to $54.7 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme
TRENTON, NJ – Aron Puretz, a 53-year-old real estate investor from New Jersey, pleaded guilty today to participating in a sophisticated mortgage fraud conspiracy. Over …
Maryland Man Charged in Multi-State Mail Check Washing Scheme in New Jersey
MONROE, NJ — Chase Pediford, a 23-year-old resident of Owings Mills, Maryland, faces numerous charges relating to a sophisticated mail theft and check washing operation …
Justice Department Seeks to Recover Over $5 Million from Email Fraud Scheme
DORCHESTER, MA—The Justice Department initiated a civil forfeiture action today to reclaim approximately $5,315,746.29, alleged to be proceeds from a business email compromise scheme involving …
New York Man Sentenced for Targeting Asian and Asian-American Business Owners in Burglary Scheme
NEWARK, NJ – James Hurt, a 48-year-old man from New York, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy …
Former Polar Air Cargo Executive Sentenced for $32 Million Fraud Scheme in New York City
NEW YORK, NY – Lars Winkelbauer, former Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc., has been sentenced to four …
Correctional Officer Among Three Charged in Contraband Smuggling Scheme
MAYS LANDING, NJ—A correctional officer and two others face charges following a conspiracy to smuggle contraband into the Atlantic County Justice Facility. Christopher Piccioni, 33, …
New York Broker Scammed His Neighbor and Friends Out of $3 Million in Ponzi Scheme
GLEN COVE, NY – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced today that Rand Heckler, a 67-year-old former investment broker from Glen Cove, was …
Defendants in Poland and Florida Indicted for Scheme to Import Used Airbags, Sold as New, into the United States
According to court documents, Pawel Pankow began shipping airbags into the United States no later than in 2008 and sold thousands of them through online …
Wheatland Man Pleads Guilty to Submitting False Claims Against the United States in Relation to COVID-19 Fraud Scheme
According to court documents, Toland attempted to obtain a total of over $13.4 million in COVID-19 pandemic relief, including by filing multiple false tax returns …
Former Utica Mayor and School Board President Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud Scheme
In pleading guilty, LaPolla admitted that he set up a scholarship fund in honor of his late wife, Andrea LaPolla, after she passed away in …
CEO Convicted for $28M Long-Running Investment Fraud Scheme
According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Curtiss E. Jackson, 71, of Honolulu, was Semisub’s CEO in addition to holding other corporate positions, …
Republican State AGs Take Biden Admin To Court Over Costly Green Power Plant Scheme
A coalition of more than two dozen Republican state attorneys general are challenging one of the Biden administration’s signature environmental regulations. Twenty-five attorneys general sued …
Former Osceola Bank VP Pleads Guilty to $1.5 Million Fraud Scheme
Stacia Wilson, 60, of Osceola, waived her right to a grand jury and pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes to a federal …
Billionaire Chinese National Sentenced to Seven Months in Prison and Removal from United States for Straw Donor Campaign Contribution Scheme and Other Frauds
Breon Peace, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, James Smith, Assistant Director-in-Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York Field Office (FBI), …
Former CEO of dental device company pleads guilty to wire fraud for fraudulent investment scheme
Baird claimed S-Ray had developed an innovative ultrasound device that could take the place of X-rays, allowing dentists to quickly and safely image patients’ mouths. …
Four Sentenced in $9 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Jason Alexandre, Rex Barr, Earlson Satine, and Natasha Hudson have pleaded guilty and been sentenced for …
Chicago Businessman Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Charge in Connection With Reverse Mortgage Scheme Targeting Elderly Homeowners
MARK STEVEN DIAMOND schemed with others to induce homeowners to unwittingly obtain reverse mortgage loans to pay for purported home repairs that Diamond offered to …
Harris County resident charged in scheme to steal $1M worth of Jeeps and other vehicles
Kenneth Dwayne Westbrook is set to make his initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Christina Bryan at 2 p.m. HOUSTON – A 29-year-old Houston man is …
Dover Man Sentenced to Two Decades in Federal Prison in Connection with “Catfishing” Scheme Targeting Minor Victims
Evan Gadarowski, 29, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Samantha Elliott to 240 months in prison and 10 years of supervised release. On October 23, …
UK Nationals Plead Guilty in International Ponzi Scheme in NYC
NEW YORK, NY – James Robinson and David Kennedy, principals of the Spain-based United Property Group, have pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in connection …