The Turning Point for Crypto Justice If you are reading this, you may be one of the thousands who contributed to the estimated $51 billion that flowed into illicit crypto wallets in 2024. The feeling of violation, the financial devastation,
From Victim to Advocate—Taking Control After Investment Fraud The discovery of being a victim of investment fraud is a devastating moment. It brings a cascade of emotions—a profound sense of betrayal, shock, anger, and often, a deep-seated shame that can
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Introduction and Background This survey note provides a comprehensive analysis of the recent guilty plea by Murex Management, Inc. (MMI), a Plano, Texas-based company, on June 10, 2025, for aiding and abetting financial fraud. The case, detailed in a press
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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 was the global epicenter. The novel coronavirus tore through the
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 steps you must take to protect your investments from affinity
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 years in federal prison. For more than a decade, she
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 – [Friday, May 30, 2025] – The former Chief Executive Officer of Silver
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 businessman Edward Carlos St. Mary III with multiple counts of
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 as the lead administrator of BlackDB.cc, an online criminal marketplace.
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 million, casts a stark light on the pervasive exploitation of
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 Officer (CEO) of GPB Capital, and Jeffry Schneider, the former
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 Ibhadore, a 40-year-old Nigerian citizen and lawful U.S. resident residing
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 wire fraud, money laundering, securities fraud, tax evasion, and failure
HONOLULU, HI – The owner of a Honolulu massage therapy school has pleaded guilty to federal charges, admitting his role in a complex scheme that defrauded the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of over $9.1 million intended for veteran
DETROIT, MI – A Sterling Heights, Michigan electrical contracting firm, Slifco Electric, LLC, and its sole owner, John P. Slifco, have agreed to pay $1,460,062 to the United States government to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act (FCA).
Introduction: Unveiling a Decade-Long Deception Affecting U.S. Treasury and Defense Operations WASHINGTON – A complex and long-running scheme designed to defraud the United States government culminated in a significant development as Thomas G. Ehr, 63, pleaded guilty in U.S. District
CHARLESTON, S.C. — — In a significant development in the sprawling financial saga connected to convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh, former Palmetto State Bank (PSB) Chief Executive Officer Russell Lucius Laffitte, 54, of Estill, South Carolina, pleaded guilty today in federal
U.S. Files False Claims Act Lawsuit Against Barco Uniforms, Executives, and Affiliated Companies Alleging Systemic Customs Duty Evasion Scheme SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The United States Department of Justice has initiated significant legal action against Barco Uniforms Inc., a prominent supplier
The intentional misrepresentation of information or identity to deceive others for financial gain stands as a pervasive and ever-evolving threat in the contemporary world [1, 2]. This deception can manifest in numerous ways, ranging from the unauthorized use of payment
Elaborate Scheme Used Fake Payroll Data to Steal Millions in PPP and EIDL Funds [Date of Publication – e.g., October 26, 2023] – In a stark reminder of the widespread fraud that plagued pandemic-era relief programs, a Florida man and
