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A “Fraud News From World” directory is a collection of news articles about fraud and scams from around the world. These directories can be a valuable resource for staying informed about the latest scams and how to protect yourself from them. The directory typically includes information about the scam, such as the type of scam, the target audience, the location of the scam, and the date of the scam. It may also include information about how to protect yourself from the scam, such as how to identify a phishing email or how to report a scam to the authorities.
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 Officer (CEO) of GPB Capital, and Jeffry Schneider, the former CEO of Ascendant Capital, were sentenced to significant prison terms. United States District Judge Rachel […]
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 Ibhadore, a 40-year-old Nigerian citizen and lawful U.S. resident residing in Glendale, Arizona, was sentenced to 17 months in prison by United States District Judge […]
Executive Summary This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the criminal enterprise orchestrated by William Lamar Rhew, III, culminating in his guilty plea on May 6, 2025, to charges of wire fraud, money laundering, securities fraud, tax evasion, and failure to file a tax return. Operating through his company, Chadley Capital, LLC, Rhew executed a […]
Introduction: Credit Suisse Settles Again – A Legacy of Tax Evasion and Broken Promises On May 5, 2025, a significant chapter unfolded in the long and often contentious history of U.S. efforts to combat offshore tax evasion facilitated by Swiss financial institutions. Credit Suisse Services AG (CSS AG), a subsidiary of the venerable Credit Suisse […]
HONOLULU, HI – The owner of a Honolulu massage therapy school has pleaded guilty to federal charges, admitting his role in a complex scheme that defrauded the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of over $9.1 million intended for veteran education benefits, primarily targeting the Post-9/11 GI Bill program. Brian Matsudo, 58, entered a guilty […]
Executive Summary Shanone Chatman-Ashley, a 45-year-old licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) from Opelousas, Louisiana, was recently convicted by a federal jury for orchestrating a significant healthcare fraud scheme targeting the Medicare program. Operating between 2017 and 2019, Chatman-Ashley exploited her position as an independent contractor for purported telehealth service companies to facilitate fraudulent claims exceeding $2 […]
The Fall of a Greenwich Hedge Fund Operator The world of high finance, particularly the exclusive enclave of Greenwich, Connecticut hedge funds, often conjures images of sophisticated strategies and substantial returns. It was within this environment that Justin C. Murphy, a 50-year-old resident of nearby Stamford, operated Mara Investment Group. For years, Murphy cultivated an […]
Introduction In a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities businesses face from within, Valerie Joseph, 61, of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, was recently sentenced to 53 months in federal prison, followed by 12 months of home detention. Her conviction stemmed from a meticulously executed embezzlement scheme spanning over a decade, during which she and her husband […]
1. Introduction: Anatomy of a Pandemic Fraud – The Fayetteville Case In a Fayetteville, Arkansas federal courtroom, the carefully constructed facade of a legitimate business couple crumbled. Fawaad Welch and Julia Youngblood, both 41 and formerly residents of Northwest Arkansas, pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from a scheme to defraud the very programs designed […]
I. Introduction: An Inside Job Shakes the Telecom Sector In a stark illustration of the vulnerabilities lurking within major corporations, a former employee of a multinational telecommunications company recently admitted to orchestrating a sophisticated, long-running fraud scheme. Richard Forrest Sherman, 46, pleaded guilty in Newark federal court to wire fraud conspiracy, acknowledging his central role […]