Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Attorney owes .8M for role in auto insurance fraud at chiropractor clinics: Family and friends of Jason Dalley say they know him as a concerned attorney who went the extra mile for his clients, a dedicated Little League coach and a devoted dad and husband. But Dalley wept in court Monday as he told a judge about another aspect of his life — how he allowed his “passion for …: Google Alert – Fraud
Former Iowa wrestler pleads guilty to computer fraud charge: IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A former University of Iowa wrestler has pleaded guilty to a federal computer fraud charge for manipulating the school's network so he could access its computers and change his and other students' grades for classes. The U.S. attorney's office says Trevor J. Graves pleaded …: Google Alert – Fraud
Broadband advisor picked by FCC Chairman Ajit Pai arrested on fraud charges: A broadband advisor selected by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai to run a federal advisory committee was arrested last week on claims she tricked investors into pouring money into a multi-million dollar investment fraud scheme, according to The Wall Street Journal. The advisor …: Google Alert – Fraud
Former UI wrestler pleads guilty to computer fraud charge: A former University of Iowa wrestler has pleaded guilty to a federal computer fraud charge related to actions he took that let him access university computers and change course grades. The U.S. Attorney's Office says Trevor J. Graves pleaded guilty Monday to transmission of a command to damage a …: Google Alert – Fraud
Pair indicted in fraud at former Federal Way precious metals company: In total, more than 3,000 customers paid for orders or made bullion sales or exchanges, that were either never fulfilled or never refunded. The total loss to these customers was more than $ 25 million. In addition to the customer fraud, in April 2016, more than fifty people who stored their bullion with NWTM …: Google Alert – Fraud
Metro Detroit doctor, pharmacists indicted in million health fraud conspiracy: A doctor, a patient recruiter and four pharmacists in metro Detroit have been indicted on charges ranging from the unlawful overprescribing of opioids to health care fraud. The state stripped Hamtramck doctor Asm Akter Ahmed of his medical license for allegedly overprescribing commonly abused drugs …: Google Alert – Fraud
Business owner accused of contractor fraud: A tree service business owner is accused of contractor fraud after being paid for a job he allegedly did not perform. Police say, Kenneth Richard, 46, was paid $ 400 by a retired couple to install a device in the ground that redirects tree roots away from a structure. Richard, the owner of K&R Tree Services, …: Google Alert – Fraud
Ex-BP economist in Chicago guilty of fraud in Texas case: HOUSTON — A refining supply economist with BP America Inc. faces up to 20 years in prison over a failed online extortion scheme against the Houston-based energy company. Prosecutors say 28-year-old George Koutsostamatis of Chicago pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a case involving emails he sent …: Google Alert – Fraud
Ex-BP Economist in Chicago Guilty of Fraud in Texas Case: Ex-BP Economist in Chicago Guilty of Fraud in Texas Case. A refining supply economist with BP America Inc. … Prosecutors say 28-year-old George Koutsostamatis of Chicago pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a case involving emails he sent from an outside account. A federal judge in Houston on Monday …: Google Alert – Fraud
Ex-BP economist in Chicago guilty of fraud in Texas case: HOUSTON (AP) — A refining supply economist with BP America Inc. faces up to 20 years in prison over a failed online extortion scheme against the Houston-based energy company. Prosecutors say 28-year-old George Koutsostamatis of Chicago pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a case involving emails …: Google Alert – Fraud