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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,
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
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
The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges, not just in terms of public health but also in economic stability. To mitigate the financial fallout, the U.S. government implemented several relief programs, including the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). While these programs were lifelines for many struggling businesses, they also became
Philadelphia, PA – A prominent Pennsylvania investment advisor, Scott Mason, 66, of Gladwyne, faces a litany of federal charges including wire fraud, securities fraud, investment advisor fraud, and filing false tax returns, after allegedly orchestrating a sophisticated scheme that defrauded clients out of more than $17 million. United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced the
BOSTON – A case that strikes at the very heart of professional trust and fiduciary responsibility has rocked the legal and business communities in Massachusetts. David Smerling, a 74-year-old attorney from Lexington, Massachusetts, who also served as a bookkeeper for three local companies, has been arrested and charged with wire fraud, accused of embezzling a
Savannah, GA – GAF Materials Corporation Manager Indicted for Elaborate Wire Fraud Scheme Savannah, GA – A former manager at GAF Materials Corporation in Savannah is facing serious federal charges for allegedly orchestrating a complex scheme to defraud the company of over $1.3 million. John Laakso, 56, of Sarasota, Florida, was indicted on four counts
Wire fraud continues to be a plague on financial transactions, and even the most tech-savvy individuals find themselves victims. Unfortunately, this trend will likely continue in 2024 as criminals get more resourceful, creating greater urgency for robust, dynamic fraud protection solutions. Here, we unpack the landscape of wire fraud in 2024, highlight emerging strategies for
From Public Servant to Schemer: Ex-Director Exploits Housing Funds for Family and Friends Greensboro, N.C. – Joann Johnson Davis, once entrusted with helping low-income families find safe and affordable housing, was sentenced to 30 months in prison today for exploiting her position for personal gain. The former Executive Director of the Chatham County Housing Authority
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams and Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite Jr. of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division announced that Barrie Osborne, 76, of Celebration, Florida, was charged by Indictment with with conspiracy to commit wire and bank fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering in connection