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.
Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme and Casino Resort Deception Uncovered St. George, Utah – A federal grand jury indictment unsealed this week has charged Thomas Paul Madden, 66, of Washington City, Utah, and Jeremy Tyler Grabow, 54, of Ladera Ranch, California, with multiple counts of financial fraud stemming from an alleged scheme that defrauded investors out […]
Phoenix, AZ – A Phoenix couple is facing significant prison time after pleading guilty to orchestrating a colossal healthcare fraud scheme that bilked Medicare and other health insurance programs out of over $1.2 billion. Alexandra Gehrke, 39, and her husband, Jeffrey King, 46, admitted to conspiring to submit fraudulent claims for expensive and medically unnecessary
The digital age, while offering unprecedented opportunities for connectivity and innovation, has also spawned a dark underbelly of cybercrime. Online marketplaces, operating in the shadows, facilitate the trade of stolen data, hacking tools, and other illicit goods and services. These platforms empower cybercriminals, enabling them to launch attacks with greater ease and frequency, posing a
NEW YORK, NY – In a significant victory for law enforcement against complex international financial crimes, Erick Jason Victoria-Brito, a 30-year-old resident of Hollywood, Florida, has been extradited from the Dominican Republic to the United States to face charges related to a sprawling bank fraud and money laundering operation that has caused over $60 million
Atlanta, GA – In a stark reminder of the pervasive fraud that plagued COVID-19 relief programs, two Georgia men, Johnny Narcisse and his cousin Johnson Dieujuste, have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a sophisticated scheme that defrauded the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program of
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has delivered a stern message against the misuse of pandemic relief funds, highlighting a recent case where a Louisiana woman was sentenced to federal prison for fraudulently spending COVID-19 relief loan money. Gernesia Williams, a 47-year-old resident of Baton Rouge, will serve 13 months in federal prison following her conviction for
The cryptocurrency landscape was rocked to its core on Monday, January 27, 2025 as PEKEN GLOBAL LIMITED (“PEKEN”), the Seychelles-based entity operating the globally renowned cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin, pleaded guilty to a charge of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. This landmark case, brought forth by Danielle Sassoon, the United States Attorney for the Southern
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – In a significant victory for the federal government’s ongoing battle against healthcare fraud, a Philadelphia psychiatrist and his associated mental health clinic have agreed to pay $900,000 to settle allegations of fraudulently billing Medicaid for medication management appointments that were significantly shorter than regulations allow. Dr. Ghodrat Pirooz Sholevar and his company,
MIAMI, FL – In a chilling revelation that underscores the evolving landscape of cyber threats and international espionage, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has unsealed an indictment charging two North Korean nationals, a Mexican national, and two U.S. citizens with orchestrating a complex scheme to infiltrate American companies using fraudulent identities and remote IT
From Campaign Finance Violations to Medicare Fraud: The Case of Reginald Fullwood, Jr. JACKSON, Mississippi – The saga of Reginald Fullwood Jr., a former Florida State Representative, took another dramatic turn this week as the 59-year-old was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for his involvement in a complex conspiracy to defraud the United
