Financial Fraud

Investment Fraud: Ivan Valdes and 4 Other Charged for Investment Fraud and Kickback Scheme

September 25, 2016 FraudsWatch 0

Miami-Dade County Aviation Department Division Director and Four Others Charged in $5,000,000 Fraud and Kickback Scheme The Miami-Dade County Aviation Department Division Director and four others were charged in a $5,000,000 fraud and kickback scheme. […] Read More

Mortgage Fraud: Sam Ames Sentenced In A Conspiracy to Commit Mortgage Fraud

September 24, 2016 FraudsWatch 0

Lansing Man Sentenced In Federal Mortgage Fraud Probe Sam Ames Sent to Prison for Role in Mortgage Fraud Conspiracy GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN — U.S. Attorney Patrick Miles announced today that Sam Ames, 33, of Charlotte, […] Read More

Tax Fraud: LESTER MORRISON Sentenced For Large-Scale Tax Fraud Scheme

September 24, 2016 FraudsWatch 0

Manhattan Federal Court Permanently Bars Tax Preparer Who Orchestrated Tax Fraud Scheme And Four Of His Associates From Engaging In Tax Preparation Business Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New […] Read More

Financial Fraud: George E. Smith Sentenced For a Fraud Scheme

September 24, 2016 FraudsWatch 0

Chicago Businessman Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Grant Fraud Scheme Springfield, Ill. – A Chicago businessman has been ordered to serve 24 months in prison for a fraud scheme that resulted in two […] Read More

Financial Fraud: Christopher Swartz Guilty For Investment Fraud Scheme and Tax Evasion

September 20, 2016 FraudsWatch 0

New York Restaurant Entrepreneur Pleads Guilty to Ten-Year Investment Fraud Scheme and Tax Evasion Defendant Deceived Investors, Diverted Funds and Dodged Tax Obligations WASHINGTON – A Watertown, New York food and restaurant entrepreneur and franchisor […] Read More

Financial Fraud: Tyler Sutton Guilty In Bank Fraud Conspiracy And Stolen Identity

September 20, 2016 FraudsWatch 0

KC Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud Conspiracy KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Kansas City, Mo., man pleaded guilty in federal court […] Read More

Financial Fraud: Yordan Gorotiza Sentenced For Tax Fraud Schemes

September 20, 2016 FraudsWatch 0

City of Miami Resident Sentenced to More Than 4 Years in Prison for Possessing 242 Stolen Identities Used in Unemployment and Tax Fraud Schemes A City of Miami resident was sentenced to 51 months in […] Read More

Financial Fraud: Jose Miguel Tapia Sentenced For Bank Fraud And Aggravated Identity Theft

September 20, 2016 FraudsWatch 0

Baltimore Fraudster Sentenced To Five Years In Federal Prison For Bank Fraud And Aggravated Identity Theft Committed Multiple Fraud Schemes Over a Four-Year Period Baltimore, Maryland – Chief U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced […] Read More

Financial Fraud: Mark Anderson Jones Guilty For Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme

September 19, 2016 FraudsWatch 0

Former Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty to Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme BOSTON – A former Massachusetts-resident pleaded guilty on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, in U.S. District Court in Boston in connection with running a $10 million […] Read More

Financial Fraud: Karamchand “Raj” Doobay Charging With Conspiracy to Commit Mail and Wire Fraud

September 19, 2016 FraudsWatch 0

Canadian Man Ordered Detained Pending Federal Trial Relating To An RV Park And Immigrant Investor Fraud Scheme Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney A. Lee Bentley, III announces the unsealing of an indictment charging Karamchand […] Read More

Financial Fraud: Domonic McCarns with Other 14 Defendants Sentenced to Commit Mail Fraud and Mortgage Fraud

September 17, 2016 FraudsWatch 0

Final Defendant Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Nationwide Foreclosure Rescue Scam Over $90 Million in Fraudulent Loans and Hundreds of Homes Stolen from Homeowners SACRAMENTO, Calif. — On Wednesday, September 14, 2016, Domonic […] Read More

Financial Fraud: Sherman Carl Vaughn Pleaded Guilty In An Investment Fraud Scheme

September 17, 2016 FraudsWatch 0

Former Owner of Investment Firms Pleads Guilty to $9 Million Fraud RICHMOND, Va. – Sherman Carl Vaughn, 45, of Blackstone, pleaded guilty today to charges related to his role in an investment fraud scheme that […] Read More

Financial Fraud: Josiah Larkin Convicted Of Tax Fraud

September 17, 2016 FraudsWatch 0

San Francisco-Based Tax Preparer Convicted Of Tax Fraud Defendant Owned Storefront in the Bayview/Hunter’s Point Neighborhood and Advertised Refunds for the Unemployed SAN FRANCISCO – A federal jury convicted Josiah Larkin of conspiracy to file […] Read More

Financial Fraud: SALVATORE CRIBARI Indicted And Charged For Wire Fraud With a Scheme to Defraud

September 16, 2016 FraudsWatch 0

Lake in the Hills Man Charged with $340,000 Scheme to Defraud ROCKFORD — A Lake in the Hills, Ill. man appeared today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Iain D. Johnston on wire fraud charges. SALVATORE CRIBARI, […] Read More

Financial Fraud: Nayosha Aice Sentenced for Credit Card Fraud And Identity Theft

September 16, 2016 FraudsWatch 0

New York women sentenced for credit card fraud Over 75 counterfeit credit cards recovered during investigation CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Two New York City women were sentenced today for credit card fraud, announced United States Attorney […] Read More

Financial Fraud: James Seltzer Pleaded Guilty to Securities Fraud

September 16, 2016 FraudsWatch 0

Former Securities Lawyer Pleads Guilty To Securities Fraud Disbarred Marin attorney admits he defrauded investors of more than $2.5 million SAN JOSE – James Seltzer, a former attorney and resident of Marin County, pleaded guilty […] Read More

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Investment Fraud: BRYAN LEE ADDINGTON Indicted For Identity Theft, Securities, Commodities, & Investment Fraud

September 14, 2016 FraudsWatch 0

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Ethel Businessman For Investor Fraud Scheme Worth Over $3.5 Million BATON ROUGE, LA – United States Attorney Walt Green announced today the unsealing of an Indictment against BRYAN LEE ADDINGTON, age […] Read More

Financial Fraud: Brian K. Stepp Charged To Commit Fraudulent Financial Schemes

September 14, 2016 FraudsWatch 0

Medina man indicted for stealing $275,000 from employer, using money to pay for vehicles, country club membership A Medina man was named in a 22-count indictment, charged with stealing approximately $275,000 from his employer and […] Read More

Financial Fraud: RANDY MILAND Guilty Plea For Operating a Ponzi Scheme

September 14, 2016 FraudsWatch 0

Serial Fraudster Pleads Guilty to Investment Advisor Fraud and Money Laundering United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger today announced the guilty plea of RANDY MILAND, 62, for operating a Ponzi scheme through which he stole […] Read More

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Financial Fraud: KIRSTEN ANN TJOSAAS Sentenced For Wire Fraud & Money Laundering

September 14, 2016 FraudsWatch 0

Former CFO Of Granite Falls Industrial Contractor Sentenced To More Than Six Years In Prison For Embezzling Nearly $6 Million United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger today announced the sentencing of KIRSTEN ANN TJOSAAS, 38, […] Read More