Betrayal in the Classroom: An In-Depth Analysis of the Unprecedented Criminal Charges Against the School District of Philadelphia for Asbestos Failures

In a historic first, the U.S. Department of Justice filed criminal charges against the School District of Philadelphia for failing to protect children from asbestos. Our investigation reveals the decades of neglect that led to this unprecedented action.

Betrayal in the Classroom: An In-Depth Analysis of the Unprecedented Criminal Charges Against the School District of Philadelphia for Asbestos Failures

June 28, 2025 FraudsWatch

A Precedent-Shattering Indictment In an action that sent shockwaves through the national education and public health sectors, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) took the unprecedented step of filing criminal charges against the School […] Read More

Image depicting the New York State Capitol with a crack, symbolizing government corruption in the Linda Sun and Chris Hu PPE procurement fraud case involving millions in kickbacks.

Anatomy of a Scandal: How a NY Governor’s Aide Allegedly Masterminded an $8M COVID PPE Fraud and Kickback Scheme

June 28, 2025 FraudsWatch

The Pandemic, The Panic, and The Alleged Profiteers In the chilling early days of March 2020, New York State was not merely a part of a global health crisis; it was the global epicenter. The […] Read More

A metaphorical image depicting financial fraud. In the foreground, a hand signs a contract, but the signature dissolves into smoke, representing a fraudulent agreement. In the background, a shadowy, out-of-focus figure of a man in a suit symbolizes the anonymous fraudster. The backdrop features distorted and declining financial charts, illustrating the devastating losses from investment scams. The overall tone is serious and cautionary, with a muted color palette of grays and blues, highlighted with a touch of red to signify danger.

The Rubicon Deception: How Trusted Advisor Scott Mason Stole $25 Million and What Every Investor Must Learn from the Betrayal

June 26, 2025 FraudsWatch

An exhaustive analysis of the Scott Mason and Rubicon Wealth Management fraud. Learn how he deceived clients for over a decade, the red flags that were missed, and the essential steps you must take to […] Read More

A judge's gavel smashing a stack of money, with the shadow of prison bars falling over it, symbolizing the legal consequences of syndicated conservation easement tax fraud.

The Domino Falls: How a New Jersey CPA’s Guilty Plea Exposed His Role in a $1.3 Billion Tax Fraud Conspiracy

June 25, 2025 FraudsWatch

The Latest Crack in the Dam: CPA Ofer Gabbay Pleads Guilty In a federal courtroom, the latest domino fell in one of the largest tax fraud schemes in recent U.S. history. Ofer Gabbay, a Certified […] Read More

A judge's gavel and house keys rest on a folded American flag, symbolizing the Greystar settlement and the legal rights of servicemembers under the SCRA.

Greystar’s $1.4M Payout for Illegal Military Fees: Isolated Error or a Pattern of Deception by America’s Largest Landlord?

June 25, 2025 FraudsWatch

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a settlement that, on its surface, appears to be a standard enforcement action against a corporate landlord. Greystar Management Services LLC, the nation’s largest property management company, […] Read More

A magnifying glass focusing on a financial ledger, illustrating the importance of internal controls and vigilant oversight for preventing employee wire fraud in small businesses.

Greer Bookkeeper Jailed for $2.2M Wire Fraud: A Small Business Owner’s Guide to Detecting Embezzlement and Preventing Financial Ruin

June 23, 2025 FraudsWatch

In a case that serves as a chilling reminder for small business owners everywhere, Jennifer L. Bengston Cook, a 56-year-old part-time bookkeeper from Greer, South Carolina, was sentenced to three years in federal prison. For […] Read More

An illustration depicting the illegal act of forging documents to commit COVID-19 relief fund fraud. The image shows a person at a desk with falsified papers, symbolizing the widespread theft from programs like the PPP.

A Felon’s Fortune: How the Jemel Lyles Case Exposes the Anatomy of America’s $200 Billion COVID Fraud Epidemic

June 18, 2025 FraudsWatch

The guilty plea of Jemel Lyles, a 43-year-old convicted felon from Washington, D.C., offers a stark and revealing portrait of a crime that defined an era. While on federal supervised release for a previous fraud […] Read More

Former CFO of ABS Seafood Convicted in $9 Million Embezzlement Scheme: A Comprehensive Analysis of Corporate Fraud and Its Far-Reaching Consequences

June 15, 2025 FraudsWatch

Former ABS Seafood CFO Antonietta Nguyen convicted of embezzling over $9 million through luxury purchases, inflated invoices, and international money laundering. Learn about the sophisticated fraud schemes and prevention strategies. Introduction: The Anatomy of a […] Read More

Symbolic image of a gavel and money representing the federal embezzlement case in Las Vegas involving former Silver State Health Services CEO David Ryan Linden and Rich Kiran Saga.

Former Las Vegas Health CEO David Ryan Linden Accused in Alleged $2 Million Federal Grant Embezzlement Scheme; Real Estate Investor Rich Kiran Saga Also Charged

June 1, 2025 FraudsWatch

Superseding Indictment Alleges Sophisticated Conspiracy to Defraud Federally Qualified Health Center Serving Las Vegas’ Indigent Population; Funds Allegedly Diverted to Commercial Real Estate Ventures. LAS VEGAS, NV – [Friday, May 30, 2025] – The former […] Read More