Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Judge declines to certify North Carolina's 9th Congressional District race amid fraud investigation: (CNN) A North Carolina judge on Tuesday denied a request from Republican Mark Harris' campaign to certify the results in the disputed North …: Google Alert – Fraud
North Georgia woman sentenced to 43 years for 16 identity fraud-related charges: A North Georgia woman was sentenced Tuesday to 43 years in prison without the possibility of parole for 16 identity fraud-related charges, authorities …: Google Alert – Fraud
Voter Fraud Leads to Removal of Alabama Mayor: The mayor of Gordon, Alabama, was removed from office last week after a jury found him guilty on two felony counts of absentee ballot fraud. Both he …: Google Alert – Fraud
North Carolina judge declines to certify 9th District congressional race as fraud investigation …: The State Board of Elections voted not to certify the results after accusations of election fraud surfaced in the 9th District, a rural swath of farmland and …: Google Alert – Fraud
Westlake man indicted for food stamp fraud and running unregulated slaughterhouse from home: CLEVELAND — A Westlake man is facing several federal charges after he allegedly accepted food stamps at several local gas stations in which he …: Google Alert – Fraud
Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo fined over million for tax fraud: Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo was fined €18.8 million ($ 21.6 million) for tax fraud on Tuesday, Reuters reports. Specifically, prosecutors …: Google Alert – Fraud
Former Kings exec pleads guilty to wire fraud, identity theft: A former Sacramento Kings executive has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identity theft. Jeffrey David, former chief revenue officer for the Kings, was …: Google Alert – Fraud
Football: Cristiano Ronaldo hit with huge fine for tax fraud: Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo was fined almost 19 million euros ($ NZ32.1m) for tax fraud on Wednesday (NZ time) but will avoid serving a …: Google Alert – Fraud
Man pleads guilty to fraud, theft against 20 victims: TUCSON, Ariz. – A Tucson man faces a minimum sentence of 10.5 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to committing 23 felonies against 20 victims.: Google Alert – Fraud
Wife, mother latest to be indicted in federal fraud case connected to polygamous Kingston Group …: A prosecutor also explained for the first time how the U.S. Department of Justice believes fraud at Washakie Renewable Energy is related to the …: Google Alert – Fraud