Second defendant sentenced in $4.7M Oglala Sioux Tribe fraud scheme
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August 30, 2026
A federal judge sentenced a second defendant to six years and six months in prison for helping divert more than …
She used the Virgin Mary to attract immigrants seeking legal status. Now, they fear deportation.
Sylvia Velazquez’s shrine to the Virgin Mary in her South Los Angeles home was once adorned with a mug, pencils and an agenda from Alexandra Lozano’s law firm — an image of Lozano’s long, blond hair, her signature red lipstick and her wide smile …
Amy Klobuchar pushes back on GOP fraud attack as Minnesota governor's race heats up
She has won four races for U.S. Senate by double digits, and now Sen. Amy Klobuchar is campaigning to become Minnesota’s next governor.
Early polls show she is the favorite to beat Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth. Klobuchar says …
Last-minute doomsday scenarios for the 2026 election | CNN Politics
Imaginations run wild at what President Donald Trump and his allies might yet do to interfere in the coming midterm election. He’s already done quite a bit.
This is the man who alleged widespread voter fraud even in the two …
Hawks arrest businessman linked to Tembisa Hospital tender fraud – EWN
Last year, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) released details of its ongoing investigations into the hospital, first uncovered by whistleblower Babita Deokaran five years ago before she was assassinated.
The SIU revealed three syndicates had …
Maryland Man Pleads Guilty In D.C. Medicaid Fraud Scheme Topping $250000
WASHINGTON — A Silver Spring man pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court for his role in a scheme that billed D.C. Medicaid for mental health services that were never provided or were dramatically inflated, causing more than $250,000 in …
Bridgewater fraud case; Brockton Snow Park trash haul: Top news
Before a new week begins, we’re looking back at the week that was, and the stories that led the news with Enterprise readers.
Top stories this past week included:
Brockton workers removed 400 bags of trash, 10 mattresses, 12 shopping carts and …
EPD: Louisville man arrested for $1,000 gift card fraud scheme – WFIE
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – A Louisville man was arrested in Evansville on Saturday after police say he fraudulently used a victim’s credit cards to purchase multiple gift cards.
On Saturday afternoon, police responded to the east side Walmart to …
College-bound students are fraud targ | Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch
College-bound students are fraud targ
Published 2:32 pm Saturday, August 29, 2026
From vehicle breakdowns and property theft to identity fraud and unexpected expenses, college students face a …
Fraudulent Activities of Springbok Ticket Re-sellers
SA Rugby is seeking legal redress against travel agencies who have claimed that failures on the part of SA Rugby were responsible for fans being left ticketless for Saturday’s Castle Double Malt Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test at DHL Stadium.
In …
R635 Million Tembisa Hospital Corruption Suspect Arrested
GAUTENG – The Hawks Serious Corruption Investigation continues their efforts to ensure that those involved in the Tembisa hospital saga are brought to book. This is evident in the arrest of a thirty-seven (37) years old suspect at the OR Tambo …
Popiel: Target Medicaid fraud to save budgets – Boston Herald
State Medicaid programs are heading toward a fiscal wall. Nationwide, state leaders are grappling with severely strapped budgets, rising healthcare costs and shrinking revenues. To make matters worse, the federal government has begun pulling back …
Fraudulent activities of ticket re-sellers | SA Rugby
Fraudulent activities of ticket re-sellers | SA Rugby
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If you suspect you have been targeted by fraudsters, time is your most valuable asset. In the world of …
Former New Orleans attorney charged in connection with Hurricane Ida fraud scheme
An attorney who worked with a Texas-based law firm accused of defrauding owners of homes damaged during Hurricane Ida was charged by the U.S. Attorney’s office in New Orleans on Friday.
Richard William Huye III, 34, was charged through a bill …
Ronn Owens' daughter takes plea deal in 'Bachelor' pregnancy fraud case – San Francisco Chronicle
Laura Owens, daughter of longtime KGO host Ronn Owens, pleaded guilty to four felonies stemming from false pregnancy claims involving former “Bachelor” star Clayton Echard and another Arizona man.
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office
Laura Owens, …
Former CFO of Dallas-based nonprofit sentenced to 5 years in prison for wire fraud
The former chief financial officer of a Dallas-based charity for children was recently sentenced to five years in prison after he pled guilty to wire fraud.
Federal prosecutors accused former Child and Family Guidance Center CFO Jeffrey Scott Keehn …
ICE refusal to release Ilhan Omar-related FOIA records revives immigration fraud questions
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PAYROLL & HR CONTROLS (PREVENTING “GHOST” SCHEMES)
Payroll fraud is often the hardest to detect because it …
VA, state approving agencies set sights on GI Bill fraud | The American Legion
Leaders addressed a Washington Post investigation about fraudulent practices related to student veterans benefits.
While a recent Washington Post investigation found trade schools which fleeced the VA of more than $300 million by teaching useless …
VA, state approving agencies set sights on GI Bill fraud | The American Legion
Leaders addressed a Washington Post investigation about fraudulent practices related to student veterans benefits.
While a recent Washington Post investigation found trade schools which fleeced the VA of more than $300 million by teaching useless …
Man posing as 49er scammed women out of $1.3M, DOJ says – YouTube
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Set up “Push Notifications” for all bank transactions so that you are alerted in real-time to any unauthorized spending, allowing …
Clayton Echard's accuser pleads guilty to fraud | FOX 10 Phoenix
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He stole nearly $1 million from immigrants in food truck fraud scheme, prosecutors say
Fernando Jauregui Ochoa had carefully depicted himself on social media as a trustworthy and successful Central California food truck builder.
His videos drew dozens of aspiring food truck owners, many of them immigrants like Ochoa, who entrusted him …
Weekend reads: Institute defends Nobel Prize winner; Stanford ex-president tries to refute …
If your week flew by — we know ours did — catch up here with what you might have missed.
The week at Retraction Watch featured:
In case you missed the news, the Hijacked Journal Checker now has more than 450 entries. The Retraction Watch Database has …
He posed as a 49ers player. Feds say he and an accomplice defrauded 26 women of $1.3 million
A man who allegedly spent more than $1,100 on a custom 49ers helmet and filled social media with images of himself in team gear used the elaborate persona, in tandem with a partner posing as a financial adviser, to help defraud more than two dozen …
