Fraud News – 18 August 2022: Social media influencer remanded over alleged fraud

Ex-Congressman Indicted on Fraud Charges – WSJ

The Wall Street Journal

TJ Cox, a California Democrat, faces 28 counts, including campaign-contribution fraud.
PokerBaazi partners with SHIELD to improve fraud prevention services – Times Now

Times Now

The partnership will strengthen PokerBaazi’s existing fraud prevention capabilities with SHIELD’s real-time risk intelligence.
NDIS fraud reports reveal the scheme’s weakest points – UNSW Newsroom

UNSW Newsroom

Reports of large-scale NDIS fraud show it’s time to work with participants and involve them in oversight. a woman works at her computer while …
Social media influencer remanded over alleged N110m fraud

punchng.com

The Lagos Special Offences Court, Ikeja, has remanded a social media influencer, Portia Emilia, in prison, over an alleged fraud of N110m.
DOJ cracks down on $1.2B in telehealth fraud schemes – Fierce Biotech

Fierce Biotech

According to the DOJ, many of the fraudulent telehealth referrals included orders for expensive genetic tests for heart conditions and cancer.
Former Member of Congress Charged with Multiple Fraud Schemes – Department of Justice

Department of Justice

Terrance John “TJ” Cox, 59, of Fresno, is charged with 15 counts of wire fraud, 11 counts of money laundering, one count of financial institution …