Tag: Financial Fraud
Anatomy of a Scandal: How a NY Governor’s Aide Allegedly Masterminded an $8M COVID PPE Fraud and Kickback Scheme
The Pandemic, The Panic, and The Alleged Profiteers In the chilling early days of March 2020, New York State was not merely a part of a global health crisis; it…
The Rubicon Deception: How Trusted Advisor Scott Mason Stole $25 Million and What Every Investor Must Learn from the Betrayal
An exhaustive analysis of the Scott Mason and Rubicon Wealth Management fraud. Learn how he deceived clients for over a decade, the red flags that were missed, and the essential…
Greer Bookkeeper Jailed for $2.2M Wire Fraud: A Small Business Owner’s Guide to Detecting Embezzlement and Preventing Financial Ruin
In a case that serves as a chilling reminder for small business owners everywhere, Jennifer L. Bengston Cook, a 56-year-old part-time bookkeeper from Greer, South Carolina, was sentenced to three…
Former Las Vegas Health CEO David Ryan Linden Accused in Alleged $2 Million Federal Grant Embezzlement Scheme; Real Estate Investor Rich Kiran Saga Also Charged
Superseding Indictment Alleges Sophisticated Conspiracy to Defraud Federally Qualified Health Center Serving Las Vegas' Indigent Population; Funds Allegedly Diverted to Commercial Real Estate Ventures. LAS VEGAS, NV – – The…
Edward Carlos St. Mary III Indicted in Alleged Multi-Million Dollar Wire Fraud Scheme Targeting International Diamond Market
NEW YORK, NY – October 26, 2023 – A significant federal indictment was unsealed today by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, charging prominent international…
The Extradition of Liridon Masurica and the Disruption of the BlackDB.cc Criminal Marketplace: A Case Study in International Cybercrime Enforcement
I. Executive Summary This report details the extradition of Liridon Masurica, allegedly known as "@blackdb," from Kosovo to the United States to face federal charges related to his purported role…
Connecticut Accountant Admits to $2.3M PPP Fraud: Inside the Schemes That Exploited COVID Relief
BRIDGEPORT, CT – The guilty plea of Yasir G. Hamed, a 60-year-old accountant from Woodbridge, Connecticut, on May 9, 2025, for defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of over $2.3…
GPB Capital Executives Jailed: Unraveling a $1.6 Billion Web of Lies and Investor Deception
Brooklyn, NY – The architects of a sprawling $1.6 billion fraud that victimized over 10,000 investors faced their day of reckoning as David Gentile, the founder and former Chief Executive…
Kingsley Ibhadore Jailed: Unmasking the Deceptive Triangle of Romance Scams, Money Mules, and Financial Structuring
Introduction: The Human Cost of a Calculated Deception – The Kingsley Ibhadore Case The fight against sophisticated financial fraud claimed a small victory on May 5, 2025, when Kingsley Sebastian…
The Case of William Lamar Rhew III: A Legal Analysis of a Multimillion-Dollar Ponzi Scheme and Financial Fraud
Executive Summary This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the criminal enterprise orchestrated by William Lamar Rhew, III, culminating in his guilty plea on May 6, 2025, to charges of…
Military Scammer: Sgt. Aaron Ramos
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Military Scammer: Gen. Stuart James
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Military Scammer: Sgt. Aaron Ramos
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Romance Scammer: Natalie Sparks
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Romance Scammers – Abigail Abbey
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Romance Scammer: Janessa Brazil
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Military Scammer – MASTER SGT. JASON B. JORDAN PART II
FAKE-ACCOUNTS WITH STOLEN IMAGES FROM MASTER SERGEANT JASON B. JORDAN Attention!…
Military Scammer – LT. JEFFREY MILLER PART III
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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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$9.1M GI Bill Fraud: Honolulu School Owner Pleads Guilty in Scheme Exploiting Veteran Education Benefits; Two Others Face Charges
HONOLULU, HI – The owner of a Honolulu massage therapy school has pleaded guilty to federal charges, admitting his role…
Slifco Electric Pays $1.46M to Settle PPP Fraud Allegations Over Undisclosed Owner Payouts, False Certifications
DETROIT, MI – A Sterling Heights, Michigan electrical contracting firm, Slifco Electric, LLC, and its sole owner, John P. Slifco,…
Longtime Defense Contractor Associate Thomas G. Ehr Pleads Guilty in $128 Million Tax Fraud Conspiracy Linked to Afghanistan Jet Fuel Contracts; Sixth Defendant Convicted in Major International Investigation
Introduction: Unveiling a Decade-Long Deception Affecting U.S. Treasury and Defense Operations WASHINGTON – A complex and long-running scheme designed to…
Former Banker Russell Laffitte Pleads Guilty to Multiple Federal Fraud Charges in Murdaugh-Related Case
CHARLESTON, S.C. — — In a significant development in the sprawling financial saga connected to convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh, former…
Barco Uniforms Hit with Major False Claims Act Lawsuit Over Alleged Customs Duty Evasion Scheme
Unraveling the Alleged Barco Uniforms Customs Duty Evasion Scheme.
Comprehensive Financial Fraud Prevention & Detection: A Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Business
The intentional misrepresentation of information or identity to deceive others for financial gain stands as a pervasive and ever-evolving threat…
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…
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
Fraud and Scam Protection in Financial Institutions: 2025 Strategies, Trends, and Lessons from the MGM Cyberattack
The financial services industry is under siege. In an era defined by rapid digital transformation, financial institution groups – encompassing…
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Fake Tax Docs & Kickbacks: Inside a $5 Million COVID-19 Relief Fraud Case
MEMPHIS, TN – A Mississippi woman has admitted to masterminding a sophisticated…
Cryptocurrency Scams: The Ultimate Guide to Avoiding the Latest Threats in 2025
Learn how to identify and avoid cryptocurrency scams in 2024. This comprehensive…
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…
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…
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…
Advance Fee Fraud in 2025 and Beyond: Trends, Threats, and Tactics
Stay Ahead of the Scammers: Your Guide to Advance Fee Fraud Prevention
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…
