Philadelphia vertical farming entrepreneur pleads guilty to wire fraud and tax evasion
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A Philadelphia man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and tax evasion charges stemming from a scheme involving his vertical farming company, federal prosecutors announced Thursday. John “Jack” Griffin,…
ST. THOMAS BUSINESS OWNER SENTENCED ON PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM (“PPP”) WIRE FRAUD CONVICTION
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Preston County man admits to wire fraud
CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Markitta Miller, of Reedsville, West Virginia, has admitted to wire fraud, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Miller, 28, pleaded guilty today to one count of “Conspiracy to…
Former Everett Man Indicted on Wire Fraud, Social Security Misuse and Identity Theft
BOSTON – A former Everett man was indicted today on identity theft and fraud charges in connection with schemes to fraudulently obtain an apartment and pandemic-related relief funds from the Paycheck Protection Program…
Silver Valley Woman Admits to Wire Fraud Scheme to Embezzle from Her Employer
COEUR D’ALENE – An Osburn, Idaho woman pleaded guilty to wire fraud. According to court records, Trina Marie Welch, 48, of Osburn, Idaho, was employed by Kasco of Idaho, LLC as a…
Preston County woman admits to wire fraud
CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Cynthia Miller, of Newburg, West Virginia, has admitted to wire fraud, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Miller, 36, pleaded guilty today to one count of “Conspiracy to…
Foreign National Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud and Wire Fraud in Relation to Multiple Religious Institutions
Greenbelt, Maryland – Marius Vaduva, age 27, of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and wire fraud. As part of his plea agreement, Vaduva will be ordered…
Huntersville, N.C. Man Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – U.S. Attorney Dena J. King announced today that Benjamin Padua Jr, 56, of Huntersville, N.C., appeared in federal court and pleaded guilty to wire fraud, for embezzling hundreds of…
Covington Woman Admits to Using Fake Investment Scheme to Commit Wire Fraud
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that RITCHEL MOREHEAD, age 40, a resident of Covington, Louisiana, was convicted of wire fraud in connection with a fake investment scheme.…
Former New Mexico Taxation and Revenue employee pleads guilty to wire fraud, identity theft, money laundering
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – George Martinez, 45, of Albuquerque, pleaded guilty in federal court today to 42 counts each of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft and six…
California Man Admits Role in $50 Million Wire and Securities Fraud Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. – A California man today admitted conspiring to commit wire and securities fraud in connection with his role in a $50 million internet-enabled fraud scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger…
Shreveport Businessman Sentenced on Wire Fraud Charge
SHREVEPORT, La. – United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that David D. DeBerardinis, 60, of Shreveport, Louisiana, was sentenced today by Chief United States District Judge S. Maurice Hicks, Jr. to…
Former Amtrak Employee Charged with Wire Fraud
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that KENYA BUTLER-SMALL was charged on December 21, 2021 with two counts of wire fraud for conduct alleged to have occurred while…
Florida Man Sentenced to Over Four Years in Prison for Bank Fraud and Wire Fraud Conspiracy Involving the Theft of More Than 2,000 Checks Intended for Religious Institutions
Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang sentenced Nicolae Gindac, age 52, of Dania Beach, Florida, yesterday to 54 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release,…
Flathead Valley construction company owner admits wire fraud scheme
MISSOULA – A Flathead Valley construction company owner accused in a scheme to defraud customers by spending money intended for projects on unrelated business and personal expenses admitted to a wire fraud…
Found Guilty of Wire Fraud, Bank Fraud, and Money Laundering Bear Man Sentenced to Three Years in Federal Prison
WILMINGTON, Del. – David C. Weiss, U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced today that a resident of Bear, Delaware was sentenced on Tuesday to 36 months in prison for committing…
Former Greenfield Township Sewer Authority Manager Found Guilty Of Clean Water Act Violations And Wire Fraud
SCRANTON—The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Bruce Evans, Sr., age 68, and Bruce Evans, Jr., age 40, both of Greenfield Township, were found guilty on…
Reading Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Identity Theft Charges
BOSTON – A Reading man pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston today in connection with a scheme to defraud an elderly relative of her interest in a three-family home and a…
Operating Partner of Oil and Gas Maintenance Business Sentenced to Prison for Wire Fraud
GRAND JUNCTION – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces that Cory Thompson, age 44, of Fruita, was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison and ordered to pay…
Pueblo Cattle Investment Operator Sentenced to Federal Prison for Wire Fraud and Money Laundering
DENVER – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces that Richard K. Sears, 73, of Pueblo was sentenced to serve 41 months in prison for his role in…
Union Women Indicted in Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft
Jackson, Miss. – Three Union women appeared in federal court today on charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, announced U.S. Attorney Darren LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby…