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.
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 multi-million dollar investment fraud scheme that spanned seven years and defrauded at least 55 investors. Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced the guilty plea, […]
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 Thomas Addaquay, 50, of Atlanta. Addaquay was handed a 12-year and six-month prison sentence, followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay
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 million from victims, including hospitals, schools, and businesses. The operation, involving law enforcement agencies from over a dozen countries, marks a significant blow against the
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 clicking on any links or responding. This urgent advisory comes amid a surge in sophisticated “smishing” (SMS phishing) attacks and, more alarmingly, a rise in
In a significant victory against healthcare fraud, four pharmacy owners have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a multimillion-dollar conspiracy targeting Medicare, Medicaid, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. The case, prosecuted by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), underscores the federal government’s intensified efforts to combat fraudulent billing practices that
Santa Ana, California – October 2024 – In a shocking case of betrayal and financial fraud, Ippei Mizuhara, the former Japanese-language interpreter for Major League Baseball (MLB) superstar Shohei Ohtani, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison. Mizuhara, 40, of Newport Beach, California, was found guilty of illegally transferring nearly 17millionfromOhtani’sbankaccounttopayoffhisgamblingdebtsandforsigningafalsetaxreturn.Thesentencing,handeddownbyUnitedStatesDistrictJudgeJohnW.Holcomb,alsorequiresMizuharatopay17millionfromOhtani’sbankaccounttopayoffhisgamblingdebtsandforsigningafalsetaxreturn.Thesentencing,handeddownbyUnitedStatesDistrictJudgeJohnW.Holcomb,alsorequiresMizuharatopay16,975,010 in restitution to Ohtani
Slidell – A Louisiana physician has been handed a harsh sentence of 87 months in federal prison for his central role in a massive conspiracy to illegally distribute over 1.8 million doses of highly addictive Schedule II controlled substances, including oxycodone, hydrocodone, and morphine. Dr. Adrian Dexter Talbot M.D., 59, of Slidell, was sentenced yesterday
The high-stakes world of artificial intelligence (AI) development has become a battleground for global technological dominance. A new superseding indictment against a former Google engineer, Linwei Ding (also known as Leon Ding), highlights the intense competition and the lengths to which some individuals and nations may go to gain an edge. Ding, 38, now faces
Case Highlights Concerns About Online Romance Scams and Financial Exploitation Burlington, Vermont – A federal grand jury in Vermont has indicted Cedric Wormely, a 58-year-old resident of Birmingham, Alabama, on ten counts of wire fraud. The indictment, announced by the Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont on January 2, 2025,
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The United States healthcare system, despite its advancements, remains vulnerable to fraudulent activities, particularly within programs like Medicare. These schemes not only drain taxpayer dollars but also undermine the integrity of healthcare services, especially for vulnerable populations like the terminally ill who rely on hospice care. In a significant development highlighting the Justice Department’s commitment
