Auburn Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud, Money Laundering, and Unlawful Employment of Aliens
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — An Auburn, Alabama man has pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from a scheme to fraudulently obtain federal COVID relief funds and to unlawfully employ aliens who were not authorized to work in the United States.
On …
Advice for Journalists Investigating Fraud
When writing an article that challenges a person or company – or accuses them of wrongdoing like fraud – journalistic ethics and libel laws require adherence to strict procedural standards. The core principle is the right of reply (audi …
Do THIS When Answering an Unkown Number
Whenever you receive a call from an unknown or supicious number you need to be aware of the real-world telemarketing and robocall infrastructure used by scammers and automated call centers.
And that first defence step is defined as the “3 …
Treasury Uncovers $17B Healthcare Fraud; Supreme Court Blocks Missouri Map – YouTube
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Fake Takeover Bid Leads to Fraud Charge
Christopher Woolcott has pleaded guilty to 4 counts of fraud and forgery after creating a fake takeover bid for Touchstone Exploration Inc.
Mr Woolcott held shares in Touchstone Exploration Inc and stood to benefit financially from any upward …
Man pleads guilty to fraud and forgery offences relating to fake takeover approach
Christopher Woolcott has pleaded guilty to 4 counts of fraud and forgery after creating a fake takeover bid for Touchstone Exploration Inc. Mr Woolcott held shares in Touchstone Exploration Inc and stood to benefit financially from any upward …
Former Director of Nasdaq Company Convicted of Securities Fraud – Department of Justice
SAN DIEGO – Donald Danks of Irvine was convicted by a federal jury today of conspiracy to commit securities fraud, witness tampering, obstruction of justice, and perjury in connection with a multi-million-dollar scheme to defraud investors in a …
China to help build int'l anti-fraud alliance into global platform: police chief
BEIJING, Sept. 10 — China stands ready to work with all parties to build the International Alliance Combating Telecom and Cyber Fraud into an important global anti-fraud platform and inject new impetus into improving global public security …
Ewa Beach couple sentenced in nationwide tax fraud scheme | Hawaii News Now
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – An Ewa Beach couple is heading to federal prison in connection with a nationwide tax refund fraud scheme.
Beverly Braumuller-Hawver was sentenced to two years, while her husband, Scott Hawver, received 16 months. The …
Fraud is a Permanent Condition of Humanity
Every major fraud wave in recorded economic history has followed the same pattern: economic stress creates pressure, new infrastructure creates opportunity and a novel tool lowers the barrier to entry. The railroad bond scams of the 19th century …
Immigration attorney arrested in alleged fraud scheme – Department of Justice
HOUSTON – A 44-year-old Houston woman has been charged with mail fraud and false statements in relation to her job as an immigration attorney.
Authorities have now taken Alla Nowowiejski into custody. She made her initial appearance before U.S. …
Hawaii Couple Sentenced to Prison for Roles in Nationwide Tax Refund Fraud Conspiracy
A Hawaii husband and wife were sentenced yesterday to 16 months and 24 months in prison, respectively, for their roles in a nationwide tax fraud scheme that involved deceiving the IRS into issuing a nearly $200,000 tax refund and then using shell …
Former bank VP, pastor pleads guilty to multi-million-dollar cattle investment fraud scheme
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – A former Bulter bank vice president and pastor pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges in a $9.3 million fake cattle-buying scheme, prosecutors say.
Craig Johnson, 45, of Butler, admitted to wire fraud, bank fraud, …
Cross Lanes card fraud under investigation by West Virginia attorney general – WCHS
CROSS LANES, W.Va. (WCHS) — Dozens of Cross Lanes residents say they’ve spotted fraudulent charges on their debit and credit cards, prompting a local lawmaker to call for a closer look at payment systems at one area business.
Jennifer Hill, a shopper …
Man pleads guilty to fraud and forgery offences relating to fake takeover approach | FCA
Mr Woolcott held shares in Touchstone Exploration Inc and stood to benefit financially from any upward movement in the share price had the fake takeover bid been announced to the market.
Mr Woolcott admitted creating a fictitious takeover approach …
Houston immigration attorney arrested, accused of mail fraud, false statements
HOUSTON – A Houston immigration attorney has been charged with mail fraud and false statements in connection with allegations that she misled clients about immigration applications and work visas.
What we know:
Alla Nowowiejski, 44, was taken …
UCare's role in Minnesota Medicaid fraud: What the insurer knew and when – FOX 9
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – UCare, once the state’s largest Medicaid insurer, repeatedly approved the same billing practices that resulted in massive criminal investigations into Medicaid fraud, according to court records and evidence reviewed …
BorneMX is NOT Affiliated With Tickmill
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) warns the public to exercise caution when conducting financial services business with BorneMX Market (BorneMX).
It has come to the FSCA’s attention that BorneMX is purporting to be affiliated with …
ClaimGuardRx Gives Account Teams Instant Answers on Diversion and Fraud | PharmExec
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Logan Melchione, Vice President of Patient Affordability at Paysign, describes the frustration she consistently hears from clients; diversion and fraud are both draining programs, and teams lack a quick way to quantify and …
Wausau man sentenced for wire fraud and money laundering – WSAW
MADISON, Wis. (WSAW) – A Wausau man was sentenced to eight years in federal prison for orchestrating a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme that defrauded nearly 200 investors of more than $14 million.
Stanley Pophal, 65, was also ordered to pay …
EU prosecutors secure convictions in Galileo fraud case – SpaceNews
JOHANNESBURG — Two Belarusian nationals and a Lithuanian company they controlled have been convicted of fraudulently obtaining European Union funding to develop high-precision satellite navigation receivers.
To continue reading this …
Could someone steal your home without you knowing? Harris County warns of deed fraud schemes
HOUSTON – A home can represent decades of work. It can provide stability, hold a family’s memories and become something parents and grandparents hope to pass down.
For Keata Wade’s family, that home sits on Teton Street. Her grandmother bought it …
Brooklyn Adult Daycare Owner Sentenced to 76 Months in Prison for Leadership Role in …
BROOKLYN, NY – Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Zakia Kahn was sentenced by United States District Judge Natasha C. Merle to 76 months in prison in connection with her leadership role in carrying out a $64 million Medicaid fraud and …
Treasury Uncovers $17.5 Billion in Suspected Health Care Fraud
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced that its Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has identified approximately $17.5 billion in suspicious financial activity potentially linked to health care fraud, underscoring …