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Bulletproof Betrayal: Inside the $5.2 Million ShotStop Fraud That Sold Counterfeit Body Armor to America’s Law Enforcement
A Sentence for Deception, A Warning for a Nation When 70-year-old Ohio businessman Vall Iliev was sentenced to 63 months in federal prison, it marked the end of a years-long,…
The Weapon of Experience: Inside the $28M Memphis Pharmacy Fraud and a Prior Conviction at the Heart of a Record-Breaking National Takedown
A National Crisis Hits Home in Memphis In the sprawling landscape of American healthcare, a single pharmacy in Memphis, Tennessee, has become a focal point in a story of staggering…
Chicago Businessman Convicted in $55 Million Fraud Scheme Targeting COVID-19 Relief Funds and Financial Institutions
Federal Jury Finds Rahul Shah Guilty of Bank Fraud, Money Laundering, and Aggravated Identity Theft in Landmark Case Chicago, IL – July 2, 2025 – A federal jury has convicted Rahul…
Betrayal in the Classroom: An In-Depth Analysis of the Unprecedented Criminal Charges Against the School District of Philadelphia for Asbestos Failures
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…
Anatomy of a Scandal: How a NY Governor’s Aide Allegedly Masterminded an $8M COVID PPE Fraud and Kickback Scheme
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…
The Rubicon Deception: How Trusted Advisor Scott Mason Stole $25 Million and What Every Investor Must Learn from the Betrayal
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…
The Domino Falls: How a New Jersey CPA’s Guilty Plea Exposed His Role in a $1.3 Billion Tax Fraud Conspiracy
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.…
Greystar’s $1.4M Payout for Illegal Military Fees: Isolated Error or a Pattern of Deception by America’s Largest Landlord?
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…
Greer Bookkeeper Jailed for $2.2M Wire Fraud: A Small Business Owner’s Guide to Detecting Embezzlement and Preventing Financial Ruin
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…
A Felon’s Fortune: How the Jemel Lyles Case Exposes the Anatomy of America’s $200 Billion COVID Fraud Epidemic
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…
Former CFO of ABS Seafood Convicted in $9 Million Embezzlement Scheme: A Comprehensive Analysis of Corporate Fraud and Its Far-Reaching Consequences
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.…
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
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 – – The…
Iranian National Pleads Guilty in Robbinhood Ransomware Scheme Causing Tens of Millions in Losses and Crippling U.S. Public Services
WASHINGTON – An Iranian national, Sina Gholinejad, 37, pleaded guilty today in federal court to his role in a sophisticated international ransomware and extortion conspiracy that utilized the notorious Robbinhood…
Alexandria Trio Sentenced in Sophisticated Multi-Million Dollar Medicare DME Fraud Ring Involving International Money Laundering and Illicit Patient Lead Generation
Justice Served in Virginia as Masterminds of $13.5M Medicare DME Fraud Scheme Face Prison Time In a significant step towards accountability for egregious healthcare fraud, three individuals from Vienna, Virginia,…
Concealed Fortunes: The Douglas Edelman Tax Evasion Scheme and its Implications for Defense Contracting and International Tax Enforcement
I. Executive Summary The case of Douglas Edelman, a former U.S. defense contractor, represents a significant instance of large-scale tax evasion intertwined with the complexities of international business and government…
Edward Carlos St. Mary III Indicted in Alleged Multi-Million Dollar Wire Fraud Scheme Targeting International Diamond Market
NEW YORK, NY – October 26, 2023 – A significant federal indictment was unsealed today by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, charging prominent international…
The Extradition of Liridon Masurica and the Disruption of the BlackDB.cc Criminal Marketplace: A Case Study in International Cybercrime Enforcement
I. Executive Summary This report details the extradition of Liridon Masurica, allegedly known as "@blackdb," from Kosovo to the United States to face federal charges related to his purported role…
Connecticut Accountant Admits to $2.3M PPP Fraud: Inside the Schemes That Exploited COVID Relief
BRIDGEPORT, CT – The guilty plea of Yasir G. Hamed, a 60-year-old accountant from Woodbridge, Connecticut, on May 9, 2025, for defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of over $2.3…
GPB Capital Executives Jailed: Unraveling a $1.6 Billion Web of Lies and Investor Deception
Brooklyn, NY – The architects of a sprawling $1.6 billion fraud that victimized over 10,000 investors faced their day of reckoning as David Gentile, the founder and former Chief Executive…
Kingsley Ibhadore Jailed: Unmasking the Deceptive Triangle of Romance Scams, Money Mules, and Financial Structuring
Introduction: The Human Cost of a Calculated Deception – The Kingsley Ibhadore Case The fight against sophisticated financial fraud claimed a small victory on May 5, 2025, when Kingsley Sebastian…
FBI Announcement: Preliminary 2015 Crime Stats
Preliminary 2015 Crime Stats Released The FBI’s latest Preliminary Semiannual Uniform Crime Report, which contains data from January to June of 2015, revealed overall declines in the number of property…
Financial Fraud: James E. Levin and Jacklyn M. Sutcivni Were Indicted for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud
Natick Attorney and Former City of Worcester Housing Official Indicted on Fraud…
FBI Announcement: Preliminary 2015 Crime Stats
Preliminary 2015 Crime Stats Released The FBI’s latest Preliminary Semiannual Uniform Crime…
Tax Fraud: Seven Individuals Convicted of Tax Fraud
HOUSTON With the deadline for filing income tax returns rapidly approaching, Acting…
Identity Theft: Scott J. Wolas Accused of a Fraudulent Real Estate Investment Scheme
Fugitive Sought in $1.5 Million Quincy Real Estate Scheme Arrested in Florida…
Financial Fraud: MYONG HWAN HAN Charged For Mail Fraud in Connection With a Scheme
Queens Man Charged In New York City “Vermin Control” Fraud Scheme Preet…
Financial Fraud: IAV GmbH (IAV) Plead Guilty To One Criminal Felony Count And His Role In a Long-Running Scheme For Volkswagen AG (VW)
IAV GmbH to Pay $35 Million Criminal Fine in Guilty Plea for…
Robert F. Arnold Indicted for Fraud and Related Charges
Tennessee Sheriff Indicted by Federal Grand Jury on Conspiracy, Fraud and Related…
Senator Sentenced For $1.8 Million in Wire Fraud and Tax Evasion
Former Oklahoma State Senator Sentenced to Over 3 Years For $1.8 Million…
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Bulletproof Betrayal: Inside the $5.2 Million ShotStop Fraud That Sold Counterfeit Body Armor to America’s Law Enforcement
A Sentence for Deception, A Warning for a Nation When…
The Weapon of Experience: Inside the $28M Memphis Pharmacy Fraud and a Prior Conviction at the Heart of a Record-Breaking National Takedown
A National Crisis Hits Home in Memphis In the sprawling…
Health and Wellness Scams: Emerging Trends in 2024
In today's fast-paced world, where people are constantly seeking ways…
Medical Identity Theft: What We Need To Know in 2023 To Prevent
Medical identity theft is the unauthorized use of an individual's…
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The Case of William Lamar Rhew III: A Legal Analysis of a Multimillion-Dollar Ponzi Scheme and Financial Fraud
Executive Summary This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the criminal enterprise orchestrated by William Lamar Rhew, III, culminating in…
Credit Suisse’s Repeated Failures: An Analysis of the 2025 DOJ Settlement for Offshore Tax Evasion Conspiracy
Introduction: Credit Suisse Settles Again – A Legacy of Tax Evasion and Broken Promises On May 5, 2025, a significant…
$9.1M GI Bill Fraud: Honolulu School Owner Pleads Guilty in Scheme Exploiting Veteran Education Benefits; Two Others Face Charges
HONOLULU, HI – The owner of a Honolulu massage therapy school has pleaded guilty to federal charges, admitting his role…
Analysis of the Shanone Chatman-Ashley Healthcare Fraud Conviction: Exploitation of Telehealth and Durable Medical Equipment Schemes
Executive Summary Shanone Chatman-Ashley, a 45-year-old licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) from Opelousas, Louisiana, was recently convicted by a federal jury…
From Quantitative Whiz to Convicted Felon: Inside Justin Murphy’s $3.5 Million Mara Investment Hedge Fund Fraud
The Fall of a Greenwich Hedge Fund Operator The world of high finance, particularly the exclusive enclave of Greenwich, Connecticut…
Decade of Deceit: Bookkeeper’s $1.4M Embezzlement Scheme Leads to Federal Prison – A Case Study in Fraud, Identity Theft, and Business Protection
Introduction In a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities businesses face from within, Valerie Joseph, 61, of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina,…
Exploited Lifelines: Anatomy of a Multi-Million Dollar Pandemic Relief Fraud – The Fayetteville Case
1. Introduction: Anatomy of a Pandemic Fraud - The Fayetteville Case In a Fayetteville, Arkansas federal courtroom, the carefully constructed…
Unlocking Trouble: Inside the Richard Sherman SIM Fraud Conspiracy and the Fight Against Telecom Insider Threats
I. Introduction: An Inside Job Shakes the Telecom Sector In a stark illustration of the vulnerabilities lurking within major corporations,…
The Phantom Fortune: Unmasking Inheritance Scams and Protecting America’s Seniors from Financial Predators
A letter arrives, perhaps bearing an official-looking crest, promising millions. It speaks of a distant relative, previously unknown, who has…
Slifco Electric Pays $1.46M to Settle PPP Fraud Allegations Over Undisclosed Owner Payouts, False Certifications
DETROIT, MI – A Sterling Heights, Michigan electrical contracting firm, Slifco Electric, LLC, and its sole owner, John P. Slifco,…
Elite Payroll Collapse: Matthew S. Brown – Analysis of a $22 Million Payroll Tax Fraud Scheme and Sentencing
Executive Summary This report details the significant payroll tax fraud scheme orchestrated by Matthew S. Brown of Palm Beach Gardens,…
Genexe, Immerge, and Executives Pay $6 Million to Settle Medicare Fraud Allegations Over Unnecessary Genetic Testing and Kickbacks
Settlement Resolves False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Statute Allegations Involving CGx/PGx Tests Procured Through Marketing and Telemedicine Scheme Introduction The…
Longtime Defense Contractor Associate Thomas G. Ehr Pleads Guilty in $128 Million Tax Fraud Conspiracy Linked to Afghanistan Jet Fuel Contracts; Sixth Defendant Convicted in Major International Investigation
Introduction: Unveiling a Decade-Long Deception Affecting U.S. Treasury and Defense Operations WASHINGTON – A complex and long-running scheme designed to…
Oklahoma TRICARE Fraud Case Exposes Vulnerabilities: Inside the $7 Million Scheme Targeting Military Families and Taxpayers
Betraying Trust - Fraud Against Military Healthcare The recent sentencing of three individuals from the Lawton, Oklahoma area—Jimmie Mathews, 41,…
Walgreens Hit with $350 Million Federal Settlement Over Opioid Dispensing Violations and False Claims Amid Ongoing Crisis
DOJ alleges decade of illegal prescription filling; settlement mandates strict compliance measures, follows pattern of prior opioid-related penalties for pharmacy…
Former Banker Russell Laffitte Pleads Guilty to Multiple Federal Fraud Charges in Murdaugh-Related Case
CHARLESTON, S.C. — — In a significant development in the sprawling financial saga connected to convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh, former…
Barco Uniforms Hit with Major False Claims Act Lawsuit Over Alleged Customs Duty Evasion Scheme
Unraveling the Alleged Barco Uniforms Customs Duty Evasion Scheme.
Analysis of the Dr. John R. Manning Telemedicine Healthcare Fraud Case
Executive Summary This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the federal healthcare fraud case involving Dr. John R. Manning, a…
Unraveling the Threads: Inside the $15 Million Neurofeedback Fraud Indictment Against a Minnesota Couple
High-Stakes Allegations - Minnesota Couple Indicted in $15 Million Neurofeedback Billing Fraud Scheme A federal indictment unsealed in Minneapolis has…
Federal Law Enforcement in Chicago Seizes $214 Million in Alleged “Pump and Dump” Investment Fraud
Federal Law Enforcement Cracks Down on $214 Million "Pump and Dump" Scheme in Chicago: Seven Individuals Indicted in Connection with…
