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Florida Man and 10 Companies Ordered to Pay Over $20 Million for Brazen COVID-19 Relief Fraud
Elaborate Scheme Used Fake Payroll Data to Steal Millions in PPP and EIDL Funds – In a stark reminder of the widespread fraud that plagued pandemic-era relief programs, a Florida…
Garantex Crypto Exchange Takedown: $96 Billion Money Laundering Network Dismantled in US-Led International Operation
Global Crypto Crackdown: Garantex Exchange Shut Down.
California Lawyer Gets 5+ Years in Federal Prison for $2.4 Million Client Fund Theft: A Case of Wire Fraud, Money Laundering, and Luxury Spending
Ferrari, Maserati, and Millions: Lawyer's High Life Funded by Client Trust Fund Fraud
Multi-State Healthcare Fraud Settlement: Doctors, Labs, and Marketers Pay $1.9M in Kickback Scheme
COLUMBIA, S.C. – In a significant crackdown on healthcare fraud, a multi-state settlement has been reached, resulting in over $1.9 million in payments from medical professionals and related entities. The…
U.S. Cracks Down on Chinese Cyber Espionage: Seizes Domains, VPS, and Sanctions Hackers Linked to Treasury Breach
WASHINGTON D.C. – In a decisive move against state-sponsored cyber threats, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has unsealed indictments against Chinese nationals Yin Kecheng (尹 可成), 38, and Zhou…
Trivikram Reddy Forfeits $40M in Overseas Accounts After Massive Healthcare Fraud
WAXAHACHIE, TX (March 5, 2025) – Trivikram Reddy, a 43-year-old nurse practitioner from Waxahachie, Texas, has been ordered to forfeit over $40 million held in foreign bank accounts, the culmination…
COVID-19 Relief Fraud: The Case of Casie Hynes and the $2 Million+ Scheme – A Deep Dive into Pandemic Loan Abuse
The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented economic challenges, prompting the US government to launch massive relief programs like the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program.…
Fake Tax Docs & Kickbacks: Inside a $5 Million COVID-19 Relief Fraud Case
MEMPHIS, TN – A Mississippi woman has admitted to masterminding a sophisticated scheme that defrauded the U.S. government's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of over $5 million. Lisa Evans, 42, of…
New Orleans Financier Michael Depetrillo Pleads Guilty in $9.2 Million Forex Investment Fraud Scheme
NEW ORLEANS, LA (February 19, 2025) – Michael Brian Depetrillo, a 43-year-old New Orleans resident, pleaded guilty on February 18, 2025, to violating the Commodity Exchange Act, admitting to a…
Thomas Addaquay Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for $7 Million Tax Refund and Romance Scam Conspiracy
ATLANTA, GA (February 12, 2025) – A sophisticated, multi-layered fraud operation spanning several years and impacting victims across the United States has come to an end with the sentencing of…
Phobos Ransomware Ring Busted: Roman Berezhnoy and Egor Nikolaevich Glebov Charged in $16M+ Global Cybercrime Spree
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a sweeping international operation, the U.S. Justice Department has unsealed charges against two Russian nationals accused of masterminding a global ransomware campaign that extorted over $16…
“Zero-Click” Attacks Exploit Text Messages: FBI Urges iPhone and Android Users to Delete Suspicious Texts
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a stark warning to millions of iPhone and Android users across the globe: delete any suspicious or unsolicited text messages immediately, without…
Four Pharmacy Owners Sentenced in Landmark $13 Million Healthcare Fraud Case: A Deep Dive into the Conspiracy and Its Implications
Justice Served: Four Pharmacy Owners Sentenced in $13M Healthcare Fraud Conspiracy as DOJ Intensifies Crackdown on Medical Fraud
Ippei Mizuhara Sentenced to 57 Months: How Shohei Ohtani’s Trusted Interpreter Stole $17 Million in Shocking Gambling Scandal
Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, sentenced to 57 months for stealing $17 million in a gambling scandal. Learn how he exploited trust, committed bank fraud, and filed a false…
Dr. Adrian Dexter Talbot Gets Stiff 7-Year Prison Sentence for $5.4 Million Opioid Scheme: 1.8 Million Doses Illegally Distributed
7 Years for Pills: Doctor's $5M Opioid Scheme Unraveled
Google AI Secrets at Risk? Linwei Ding Faces 14 Counts of Espionage and Trade Secret Theft in China Scheme
Google AI Secrets Stolen, Ex-Engineer Charged in China Espionage Case
Cedric Wormely Indicted on Ten Counts of Wire Fraud in Vermont Romance Scam
Cedric Wormely Accused of Defrauding Victim of Over $100,000 in Online Dating Scheme
Petros Fichidzhyan Pleads Guilty in $17 Million Medicare Hospice Fraud Scheme: A Deep Dive into Identity Theft and Money Laundering
Unmasking a $17M Medicare Hospice Fraud: Identity Theft & Lies
Jeremy Tyler Grabow And Thomas Paul Madden Indicted in $25 Million Investment Fraud Scheme
$25 Million Fraud: Utah Men Indicted in Ponzi Scheme and Fake Casino Resort Deception.
Alexandra Gehrke And Jeffrey King Faces Decades in Prison After $1.2 Billion Healthcare Fraud Scheme Targeting Elderly and Terminally Ill
Massive Medicare Fraud: Arizona Couple Bilks $1.2 Billion from Vulnerable Patients
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 Its Role in Volkswagen AG Emissions Fraud IAV GmbH (IAV), a German company that engineers and designs automotive…
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…
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…
Jae Ho Chung Sentenced For Multi-Million Dollar Bank ‘Bustout’ Scheme that used Counterfeit Checks
Leader of Multi-Million Dollar Bank ‘Bustout’ Scheme that used Counterfeit Checks Sentenced…
Financial Fraud: Deborah Joy Durand Convicted of False Statements to Obtain Federal Employees Compensation Benefits, Wire Fraud, False Claims Relating to Workers Compensation Benefits, and Theft of Government Property
Former Postal Employee Convicted for Fraudulently Obtaining Workers' Compensation Benefits GREAT FALLS…
Investment Fraud: DAVID BLAINE WELLIVER Sentenced For Defrauding Investors in The Dblaine Fund
Investment Advisor Sentenced to Five Years for Defrauding Investors of $1.725 Million…
Tax Fraud: Seven Individuals Convicted of Tax Fraud
HOUSTON With the deadline for filing income tax returns rapidly approaching, Acting…
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…
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…
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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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Crypto Reckoning: KuCoin’s Guilty Plea Exposes Dark Side of Unregulated Exchanges
From anonymity to accountability: KuCoin's downfall is a wake-up call for the entire cryptocurrency industry.
Medicaid Fraud: Dr. Ghodrat Pirooz Sholevar Settles for $900K After Overbilling for Mental Health Services
Justice for Patients: Philly Clinic Pays for Shortchanging Mental Health Care
North Korean IT Worker Fraud: DOJ Indicts Five in Cyber Espionage, Money Laundering Scheme
Cybersecurity Alert: Protecting Your Business from North Korean Remote Worker Scams.
From State House to Prison: Ex-Florida Rep. Reginald Fullwood Jr.’s Decade-Long History of Fraud Culminates in 37-Month Sentence
Medicare Millions and Misplaced Trust: The Reginald Fullwood Story
The Ultimate Betrayal: Alexander Charles Beckman GameOn CEO And Valerie Lau Beckman Indicted for Defrauding Investors of $60 Million
Silicon Valley Scandal: GameOn Founders Charged with $60M Fraud
Dubai’s Wall Street Exchange Pays $9 Million Fine in U.S. Bank Fraud Case: A Cautionary Tale of AML Compliance Failures
WSE's Downfall: A Deep Dive into the $9 Million Bank Fraud Case
Atlanta Investment Firm CEO Sentenced to 7 Years for $9 Million Fraud, Cheetah Fund Collapse Leaves Investors Devastated
ATLANTA, GA – In a stark reminder of the risks lurking within the often-opaque world of private investment, Craig Allen,…
Joshua and Nicole Pennington Faces Justice: A Deep Dive into Multi-Million Dollar COVID-19 Relief Fraud
Kentucky COVID Fraud: Couple Indicted in $1M+ PPP and EIDL Loan Scheme
SouthEast Bank Hit with $1.5M Fine for Discriminatory Student Loan Refinancing Practices Against Minorities
In a significant move towards addressing systemic inequalities in the financial sector, the Justice Department has announced a landmark settlement…
Scott Mason Charged in $17 Million Fraud Scheme Targeting Friends and Family: Lavish Lifestyle Funded by Decades of Deceit
Philadelphia, PA – A prominent Pennsylvania investment advisor, Scott Mason, 66, of Gladwyne, faces a litany of federal charges including…
Supreme Court Upholds Law Forcing TikTok Sale: National Security Concerns Trump Free Speech Arguments, Says DOJ
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Supreme Court has delivered a landmark decision in the closely watched case of TikTok,…
American Express Settles for Over $138 Million After Misleading Customers with False Tax Advice on Wire Products: A Deep Dive into the Scandal
NEW YORK – In a significant blow to its reputation and finances, American Express Company (AMEX) has agreed to a…
Fayat S.A.S. Hit with $11 Million Fine for Massive Clean Air Act Violations, EPA and DOJ Crack Down on Illegal Diesel Engine Imports
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a decisive move underscoring the U.S. government's commitment to enforcing environmental regulations, the Department of Justice…
American Express Settles for $108.7 Million: A Deep Dive into Deceptive Practices and What It Means for Small Businesses
American Express, a titan in the financial industry, recently found itself in hot water after the United States Department of…
Elderly Authors Bilked Out of $44 Million in “Blockbuster Book Deal” Scam
San Diego, CA - In a shocking case of fraud, a federal grand jury has indicted three individuals for allegedly…
Bollinger Shipyard Pays $1 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations: A Deep Dive
Lockport, Louisiana-based Bollinger Shipyard LLC has agreed to a $1,025,000 settlement to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act…
The Unraveling Trust: David Smerling Accused of Embezzling Millions from Clients in Massachusetts
BOSTON – A case that strikes at the very heart of professional trust and fiduciary responsibility has rocked the legal…
PharmaLogic Holdings Corporation Settles False Claims Act Allegations for $350,000, Avoiding Higher NRC Fees
Baltimore, MD – The recent $350,000 settlement between PharmaLogic Holdings Corporation and the U.S. government over falsely claimed small entity…
Two Men Indicted in $3 Million Tax Fraud Scheme Exploiting COVID-Era and Fuel Tax Credits
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A federal grand jury has indicted two men, Henry Remington Herod, 42, of Minneapolis, and Matthew…
Nader Pourhassan And Kazem Kazempour Founds Guilty in Elaborate Scheme to Defraud Investors During HIV and COVID-19 Crises
Former CEO of CytoDyn and Head of Contract Research Organization Face Decades in Prison for Securities Fraud, Wire Fraud, and…
