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Cracking Down on Cybercrime: Major Marketplaces “Cracked” and “Nulled” Dismantled in Global Operation
Cracked and Nulled Takedown: A Win for Cybersecurity and International Cooperation
Extradited Suspect Faces Charges in $60 Million International Bank Fraud and Money Laundering Ring: Erick Jason Victoria-Brito Arraigned in New York
Erick Jason Victoria-Brito accused of orchestrating a global network that stole millions through fake businesses and laundered funds to China.
Atlanta Cousins Sentenced in $2 Million+ COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme: Narcisse and Dieujuste Exploited PPP and EIDL Programs
Justice Served: Narcisse and Dieujuste Sentenced for Defrauding COVID-19 Relief Programs.
Gernesia Williams Sentenced to Prison for $110,000 COVID-19 Relief Loan Fraud, Spent Proceeds on Jewelry and Destination Wedding
$110,000 in COVID Relief - Spent on Jewelry & a Wedding, Not Business Needs.
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, the founder and executive officer of Atlanta-based C.M. Allen Capital…
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 with SouthEast Bank. The Tennessee-based institution has agreed to pay…
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 wire fraud, securities fraud, investment advisor fraud, and filing false…
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, et al. v. Garland, upholding a recently passed law that…
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 hefty settlement exceeding $138 million after admitting to deceptive sales…
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 (DOJ) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have announced a…
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 Justice (DOJ) levied a hefty $108.7 million civil penalty against…
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 swindling over 800 elderly authors out of more than $44…
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 by knowingly employing and billing the U.S. Coast Guard for…
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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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…
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 &…
“Wolf of Wall Street” Tactics Used in Nationwide Sports Betting Scam: Florida Man Pleads Guilty
Cory Zeidman Admits to Orchestrating Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Targeting Vulnerable Sports Bettors Central Islip, NY – A sophisticated sports betting…
MJ Capital Funding CEO Sentenced to 20 Years for $190 Million Ponzi Scheme
MIAMI – Johanna Michely Garcia, the former Chief Executive Officer of MJ Capital Funding, LLC, was sentenced to 240 months…
Michael Mayfield – Former Mars Wrigley Manager – Sentenced to Prison for $1.2 Million Fraud Scheme
GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Michael Mayfield, a 55-year-old former environmental manager at the Mars Wrigley factory in Flowery Branch, Georgia, has…
Inside a Massive Medicare Fraud Operation in Florida
Jacksonville, FL – A complex web of deceit involving telemarketers, rogue doctors, and unscrupulous pharmacy owners has unraveled in a…
GAF Manager Accused of $1.3 Million Wire Fraud Scheme
Savannah, GA - GAF Materials Corporation Manager Indicted for Elaborate Wire Fraud Scheme Savannah, GA – A former manager at…
Roofing Business Owners Plead Guilty in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Scheme
Operators Of Jacksonville Roofing Business Plead Guilty To Payroll Tax Fraud And Workers’ Compensation Fraud Two brothers who owned a…
Two Mississippi Women Accused of Massive COVID-19 Relief Fraud
West Tennessee Tax Preparers Indicted for Schemes to Defraud Government of Over $65 Million in COVID-19 Relief Renata Walton and…
CDK Global Cyberattack Cripples Automotive Retail Operations, Exposing Sensitive Data
Who is CDK Global? CDK Global is a leading provider of integrated data and technology solutions for the automotive retail…
Financial Fraud: Joseph Modile Was Sentenced For Money Laundering Schemes
International Con Artist Sentenced to Over a Decade for Brazen Fraud Schemes Brooklyn, New York – Joseph Modile, a Nigerian…
Financial Fraud: Manley Vanel Neptune Was Charged to a Fraudulent Bank Account
Florida Man's Audacious Crime Spree: From Fake Passports to Stolen Millions Manley Vanel Neptune, a 33-year old resident of Lake…
Attorney Admits Guilt in Hiding Millions for Convicted Fraudsters
A South Carolina attorney has admitted to playing a role in concealing funds tied to a massive California-based fraud operation.…
Wire Fraud: Joann Johnson Davis Was Sentenced for Exploiting Her Position for Personal Gain
From Public Servant to Schemer: Ex-Director Exploits Housing Funds for Family and Friends Greensboro, N.C. - Joann Johnson Davis, once…
Cracks in the Foundation: NYCHA Scandal Exposes Rot at the Heart of Affordable Housing
70 Current And Former NYCHA Employees Charged With Bribery And Extortion Offenses The news last week of 70 current and…
Financial Fraud: Johnnie Franklin Sullivan Pleads Guilty to Workers’ Compensation Fraud
Former Postal Employee Pleads Guilty To Workers’ Compensation Fraud CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Johnnie Franklin Sullivan, Sr., 73, of Mooresville, N.C.,…
Whistleblower or Spy? Chenguang Gong Engineer’s Arrest Ignites Debate on National Security and Intellectual Property
San Jose, CA - The arrest of Chenguang Gong, a 57-year-old engineer, on charges of stealing classified missile tracking technology…
United States Files Forfeiture Action Against Over Nine Thousand Rifles and Over 700,000 Rounds of Ammunition En Route from Iran to Yemen
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 6, 2023 United States Files Forfeiture Action Against Over Nine Thousand Rifles and Over 700,000…
Texas Man Sentenced on Felony Charge For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 6, 2023 Texas Man Sentenced on Felony Charge For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach…
U.S. Attorney Elected to Serve as Co-Chair of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for D.C.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 5, 2023 U.S. Attorney Elected to Serve as Co-Chair of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council…
