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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 Charges BOSTON – A real estate developer and a former City of Worcester housing official were charged in…

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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…

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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…

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FBI Announcement: Preliminary 2015 Crime Stats

Preliminary 2015 Crime Stats Released The FBI’s latest Preliminary Semiannual Uniform Crime…

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Tax Fraud: Seven Individuals Convicted of Tax Fraud

HOUSTON With the deadline for filing income tax returns rapidly approaching, Acting…

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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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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…

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Robert F. Arnold Indicted for Fraud and Related Charges

Tennessee Sheriff Indicted by Federal Grand Jury on Conspiracy, Fraud and Related…

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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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Health and Wellness Scams: Emerging Trends in 2024

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Medical Identity Theft: What We Need To Know in 2023 To Prevent

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Sean Donnell White Exploits Postal Service and Cryptocurrency Markets in Elaborate Fraud Schemes

Mobile, AL – A 30-year-old man from Theodore, Alabama, Sean Donnell White, has been sentenced to 32 months in federal…

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Teresina DeAlmeida Sentenced to Prison for $1.3 Million Fraud Scheme at NJ Graduate School

Newark, NJ – Teresina DeAlmeida, a 59-year-old former assistant dean at a graduate school in Essex County, New Jersey, has…

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McKinsey Africa Pays $122 Million to Resolve Bribery Scheme in South Africa

Consulting giant implicated in widespread corruption, highlighting the need for greater transparency and accountability. Johannesburg, South Africa – McKinsey &…

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