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nypost.comworld2 days ago
FBI Adds Vanessa O’Rourke to Most-Wanted List Over Alleged Cancer Fraud
The 37-year-old, last known in Queensland, faces 15 counts of wire fraud for raising more than $100,000 through false claims of terminal brain cancer.
Fox Newspolitics2 days ago
Minnesota Attorney General Disputes $8 Billion Fraud Figure and Ends Interview
Keith Ellison rejected an $8 billion fraud estimate and walked away from a Fox News Digital reporter after Vice President JD Vance threatened to refer him to the Justice Department.
michaelwest.com.auworld3 days ago
Company Director Convicted of Fraud Over Bogus HGV Medical Tests
A court sentenced a company director to four years in prison after finding his firm conducted thousands of invalid medical examinations for heavy goods vehicle licence applicants. The tests took place in vans at lay-bys and service stations across multiple locations.
jpost.comworld3 days ago
Elder fraud cases rose 61 percent in Israel during 2025
The Welfare Ministry reported a 61 percent increase in elder fraud cases for 2025 in a report tied to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The announcement provides updated figures on reported incidents involving older adults.
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CoinDeskfinance3 days ago
CFTC Adds Trading Ban on Former Celsius CEO After Criminal Sentencing
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission permanently barred Alexander Mashinsky from any CFTC-regulated commodities activity on June 18, 2026. The order adds a registration and trading ban to his existing 12-year prison sentence, $50,000 fine, and $48 million restitution.
finance4 days ago
FBI alerts property owners to seller impersonation fraud
The FBI issued a warning about criminals using fake identifications to pose as property owners and sell vacant homes. The National Association of Realtors reported that six in 10 real estate experts encountered title fraud cases last year.
medium.comfinance3 days agoSourced
Arkansas Pathology Lab and U.S. Reach $30 Million Settlement Over Referral and Billing Allegations
Advanced Pathology Solutions PLLC agreed to pay the United States $30 million to resolve claims it provided kickbacks and ordered unnecessary tests billed to Medicare and Medicaid from 2015 to 2022.
kff.orgworld6 days ago
Man Sentenced to Prison for $58 Million Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Using Nonprofit Clinic
A Haitian man received a prison sentence after using a nonprofit clinic to submit fraudulent Medicare and Medicaid claims through the 340B drug discount program.
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nypost.compolitics6 days ago
Charlie Javice, Sentenced to 85 Months for Frank Fraud, Seeks Presidential Pardon
The fintech founder convicted of defrauding JPMorgan Chase in its $175 million acquisition of Frank is pursuing clemency from President Trump while appealing her conviction.
dutchnews.nlfinance10 days ago
Rotterdam Port Task Force Expanded as Traders Report $11.5 Million Yearly Losses to Storage Scams
Fraudsters have used fake websites and forged documents to sell non-existent storage at the Port of Rotterdam, generating at least $11.5 million in annual losses. The port authority and storage companies expanded a task force in February 2026 to identify and remove fraudulent sit…
thegatewaypundit.compolitics4 days ago
Jamaican National Indicted on Immigration Fraud and Benefits Charges
Britney Sherene Curry, 26, faces federal charges including immigration fraud, false statements, mail fraud, and wire fraud after allegedly overstaying a visa and using a sham marriage to obtain citizenship and VA benefits.
New York Postpolitics11 days ago
Minneapolis Grocery Owner Surrenders After Being Named on FBI Most Wanted Fraudsters List
Said Abdullahi Ereg, 47, turned himself in on federal wire fraud and money laundering charges tied to more than $4.2 million in alleged pandemic-era child nutrition fraud.
New York Postworld12 days ago
Labor Department Recovers $9 Million in Fraudulent New Jersey Unemployment Claims from Pandemic Era
Federal investigators identified more than 53,000 fraudulent unemployment claims in New Jersey and are returning over $9 million to U.S. coffers. The case is part of a broader review of nearly $1 billion in potential pandemic-era fraud.
Washington Examinerpolitics4 days ago
Minnesota Revalidates 2,000 Medicaid Providers, Disenrolls Over 3,000 High-Risk or Inactive Ones to Meet Federal Rules
State officials disenrolled more than 3,400 providers after a federal review prompted by a threatened $2 billion funding cutoff. The Trump administration had required cleanup of enrollment records to restore oversight confidence.
rediff.comtechnology13 days ago
AI-Generated Deepfake Videos of Farage and Bailey Used in Investment Scams on X
Fabricated clips on X showed a nonexistent clash between Nigel Farage and Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey, paired with fraudulent investment ads. Both men condemned the content and urged users to report it.
abcnews.go.comworld9 days agoUpdated
Appeals Court Upholds Sam Bankman-Fried Fraud Conviction and 25-Year Sentence
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the verdict on Friday. Bankman-Fried was convicted on seven counts tied to the collapse of FTX.
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vtdigger.orgpolitics14 days ago
House Committee Launches Probe Into Potential Medicaid Fraud, Demands Records From 11 States
The committee is investigating potential fraud while the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services withholds payments to states under review. President Trump named Vice President JD Vance as the administration’s anti-fraud czar.
business14 days ago
TD Bank Holds Dartmouth Customer Liable for $15,000 in Fraudulent E-Transfers After Ombudsman Declines Compensation
Shakir Ahamed says TD declined reimbursement after nearly $15,000 left his account for Kraken and Payper in July 2025. The bank cited two-factor verification; the ombudsman sided with TD.
Fox Newspolitics14 days ago
House Oversight Committee Releases 205-Page Report Alleging Minnesota Officials Failed to Stop Widespread Social Services Fraud
The Republican-led panel says Gov. Tim Walz and state officials ignored repeated warnings about fraud in federal nutrition and Medicaid programs, with losses estimated in the hundreds of millions and billions more at risk.
msnbc.compolitics15 days ago
DVLA Employee and Two Others Sentenced for Vehicle Record Fraud
A former DVLA worker and two car traders received prison terms after altering vehicle documents at the Swansea office. The scheme produced £117,500 in losses to the agency and raised vehicle values by about £1.29 million.
Fox Newspolitics15 days ago
Pennsylvania Attorney General reports state led U.S. in Medicaid fraud convictions for 2025
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday said the state recorded the most Medicaid fraud convictions nationwide last year. He credited aggressive investigation, cross-office collaboration, and recovery of $4.64 for every dollar spent.
Washington Examinerpolitics16 days ago
Vance Questions Minnesota SNAP Fraud Rate as Democrats Cite Federal Court Win Blocking USDA Data Demands
Vice President JD Vance posted on X after Rep. Angie Craig cited a 1.6% fraud rate during a House hearing with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. The exchange follows federal requests for Minnesota enrollment data.
news24.comworld17 days ago
Four People, Including Two Ohio State Employees, Indicted in $30 Million Medicaid Billing Case
Federal officials announced indictments Thursday against two state employees and two co-conspirators for billing Medicaid for children's behavioral health services that were never provided.
manilatimes.netfinance18 days ago
Tech firms and federal prosecutors disrupt Southeast Asia scam operations
Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Coinbase worked with federal prosecutors over four days to freeze accounts and cryptocurrency tied to transnational fraud rings. The effort, called Disruption Week by the Department of Justice, resulted in frozen funds, removed accounts, and ar…
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foxbusiness.comfinance19 days ago
U.S. Attorney Says Short Seller Convicted for Fraud, Not Lawful Trading
A federal prosecutor stated that a short seller was convicted of fraud after making misleading public statements to move stock prices. Officials said the conviction did not involve ordinary short-selling activity.
usatoday.comworld20 days ago
Federal Agents Seize Ferraris, Luxury Homes and Memorabilia in $270M Medicaid Fraud Case
A secret Southern California facility stores luxury cars and sports memorabilia bought with diverted federal funds. Prosecutors say the items mark early steps in recovering money lost to fraud schemes.
techjuice.pkworld20 days ago
Federal Warehouse in Southern California Stores Luxury Cars and Memorabilia Seized in Fraud Investigations
Federal authorities displayed dozens of luxury vehicles and collectibles recovered from fraud schemes. The items illustrate efforts to recover funds lost to Medicare and Medicaid fraud under the current administration.
techjuice.pkworld21 days ago
Federal Warehouse Stores Luxury Cars and Memorabilia Seized in Major Fraud Cases
CBS News reported that a secret Southern California warehouse stores dozens of Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and sports memorabilia seized in federal fraud investigations. Officials said recovery of stolen funds remains difficult as the Trump administration targets Medicare and other p…
foxnews.comworld21 days ago
Federal Warehouse in Southern California Stores Luxury Cars and Memorabilia Seized in Fraud Cases
CBS News reported that a secret federal law enforcement warehouse in Southern California stores dozens of Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and stacks of sports memorabilia seized from California fraudsters.
bbc.co.ukworld22 days ago
FBI Continues Search for Pennsylvania Woman Indicted in 2018 Wire Fraud Case
Vanessa O’Rourke, now 37, remains at large after a federal grand jury indicted her on May 3, 2018. Authorities allege she used false claims of terminal brain cancer to raise funds for trips to Australia.
CoinDeskfinance22 days ago
SEC Accuses Texas Man of Running $12.3M Crypto Trading Scheme Using AI Claims
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a complaint alleging Nathan Fuller raised funds through false claims about AI-powered trading bots. The agency seeks injunctions, disgorgement and penalties.
New York Postbusiness25 days ago
North Carolina Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Insurance Fraud
Greg Lindberg received a 12-year prison term after pleading guilty to conspiracy and money laundering charges. Prosecutors said he diverted more than $2 billion from insurers that held retirement savings for thousands of policyholders.
CoinDeskfinance26 days ago
Singapore Charges Former Hodlnaut CEO With Six Fraud Counts
Singapore authorities charged former Hodlnaut CEO Zhu Juntao with six counts of fraud by false representation. Prosecutors allege he directed staff to issue misleading statements about the firm’s exposure to the TerraUSD collapse in 2022.
foxnews.comworld31 days ago
Minnesota Daycare Owner Charged in Federal Benefits Fraud Case
Federal prosecutors charged a Minneapolis daycare owner with conspiracy to defraud the United States. The case adds to a series of fraud charges involving multiple Minnesota state-administered programs.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld4 days ago
Minnesota Man Charged in Medicaid Fraud Jumps From Balcony to Evade Arrest
A Minnesota man charged in a $90 million Medicaid fraud case jumped from a fourth-floor balcony while authorities were executing an arrest warrant. Officials are now seeking public help to locate the suspect who was seen limping away from the scene.
yahoo.comworld31 days agoUpdated
Minnesota Nonprofit Leader Gets Nearly 42 Years in Prison for $250 Million Fraud
A federal judge sentenced Aimee Bock, founder of Feeding Our Future, to nearly 42 years in prison for her role in a $250 million COVID-era fraud scheme. The case has led to additional fraud charges and broader scrutiny of state programs.
Washington Examinerpolitics32 days ago
Minnesota Nonprofit Director Gets 41 Years in $250 Million Pandemic Fraud Case
Aimee Bock, executive director of Feeding Our Future, received a 500-month prison sentence and was ordered to repay nearly $243 million. The case involved fraudulent claims for meals that were never served to children.
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U.S. Charges Three Malaysian State Telecom Officials With Multimillion-Dollar Fraud
Federal prosecutors filed charges against three officials from Malaysian state-owned telecom companies. The indictment alleges a scheme that defrauded investors of millions of dollars.
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Russian Ex-Banker Nears Trial in Baltic Region's Largest Fraud Case
A Russian former banker faces trial in what authorities describe as the largest fraud case in Baltic history. The case involves allegations of financial misconduct tied to banking operations in the region.
nypost.comworld35 days ago
Federal Prosecutors Charge Soldiers and Brokers in Marriage Fraud Schemes
Federal prosecutors have charged active-duty military personnel and marriage brokers in multiple states for arranging sham marriages to obtain immigration benefits. The cases involve payments ranging from $35,000 to $70,000 and include efforts to secure military base access.
calgaryherald.comfinance36 days ago
Ukrainian National Extradited from Thailand to Face U.S. Cryptocurrency Fraud Charges
Olena Oblamska appeared in federal court in Oregon after extradition from Thailand. She faces conspiracy charges tied to an alleged $340 million cryptocurrency scheme.
Cnbcfinance38 days ago
CMS Administrator Oz Joins CNBC to Discuss Healthcare Prior Authorization Coalition and Medicare Fraud
Dr. Mehmet Oz appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box to address the formation of an industry-wide coalition of 29 healthcare companies aimed at simplifying prior authorization. Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, highlighted efforts to combat healthcare frau…
medpagetoday.comworld39 days ago
Danish Researcher Poul Thorsen Extradited to U.S. to Face 2011 Grant Fraud Charges
Poul Thorsen, 65, arrived in Atlanta on May 7, 2026, after German authorities approved his extradition. He pleaded not guilty to federal wire fraud and money laundering tied to more than $1 million allegedly stolen from a CDC-funded autism-vaccine study. A judge ordered him held…
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france24.comworld40 days ago
Nigerian Court Convicts Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman In Absentia, Issues 75-Year Sentence
The Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman in absentia to 75 years imprisonment on 12 fraud counts tied to the Mambilla and Zungeru power projects. Judge James Omotosho ordered consecutive sentences and directed security agencies to arrest the…
Japan Timesworld43 days ago
Indonesian Police Detain Six Japanese Nationals in Surabaya Fraud Investigation
Surabaya authorities announced Friday the detention of foreign nationals including six Japanese citizens suspected of fraud involving impersonation of police officers. The case emerged after the Japanese Consulate-General reported suspicions that two Japanese nationals had been k…
forbes.comfinance44 days ago
Supreme Court Rules New Jersey Nonprofit Can Immediately Challenge State Donor Subpoena
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled a New Jersey nonprofit can contest a state subpoena for sensitive donor information without waiting for enforcement. The decision comes as the October 2025 Term has produced 29 opinions by late April 2026. A federal trade court separately struck down…
pymnts.comfinance45 days ago
HSBC Completes Review of $400 Million Fraud Provision and Updates Risk Appetite
HSBC has carried out a thorough review of a $400 million fraud-related provision in its latest earnings. The bank is also updating its risk appetite. The provision is tied directly to fraud.
Forbesfinance45 days ago
Ten Indian Nationals Indicted in Boston for Alleged Fraud Involving Staged Robberies to Obtain U Visas
A federal grand jury indicted ten Indian nationals for conspiring to stage fake armed robberies at Massachusetts stores to fraudulently obtain U visas. The scheme relied on delayed police reports, calm “victims” and repeated use of the same phony robber, details that alerted law…
nbcnews.comworld45 days ago
Three Ohio Men Sentenced to Prison for Federal Fraud and Bribery Convictions
Zubair Al Zubair received 24 years in prison and his brother Muzzamil Al Zubair received 23 years for impersonating foreign royalty in elaborate fraud schemes. Michael Leon Smedley, former chief of staff for East Cleveland, was sentenced to just over eight years for accepting bri…
france24.comworld46 days ago
French Professor Investigated Over Self-Created Philology Medal He Awarded to Chomsky and Others
Authorities allege Montaclair created a fake international award, presented it to himself in 2016 at the French national assembly and later to Noam Chomsky and Eugen Simion. The 46-year-old academic bought the medal for €250 and used it to secure promotion to associate professor.…
foxnews.compolitics46 days ago
California Business Owner Jia Bei Zhu Convicted of Selling Over a Million Faulty COVID-19 Tests
A federal jury convicted 64-year-old Jia Bei Zhu on 10 counts including wire fraud and false statements to the FDA after he sold nearly $4 million worth of faulty tests through Universal Meditech Inc. The scheme ran from August 2020 to March 2023, involving imported kits from Chi…
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Vladimir Sklarov Charged With Fraud in $450 Million Loan Deal Involving Ricardo Salinas Pliego
A U.S. indictment unsealed Monday charges Vladimir Sklarov with using aliases and a sham company tied to the historic Astor family to defraud Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego. Sklarov was arrested in Chicago on Saturday after allegedly selling collateral shares worth at…
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sixthtone.compolitics48 days ago
Scams Target Relatives of Detained Migrants with Fake Legal Services
Relatives of migrants in ICE detention are being scammed by individuals posing as immigration lawyers and officials, according to law enforcement. Victims have lost significant sums paying for nonexistent services, with some scams using AI-generated fake court proceedings. Offici…
thehindu.comai50 days ago
Anthropic Refunds Claude AI Users Charged for Fraudulent Gift Cards
David Duggan, a U.S. resident, discovered two unauthorized $200 payments on his credit card for Claude AI gift cards after subscribing to the service. Similar fraud reports have surfaced on Reddit from users in the U.K. and Europe. Anthropic is implementing protections and issuin…
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lamag.compolitics55 days ago
Former Chief of Staff to Gavin Newsom Discussing Plea Deal on Federal Charges
Dana Williamson, who served as chief of staff to California Governor Gavin Newsom from 2023 to 2024, is in discussions for a plea deal with federal prosecutors. She faces charges related to fraud involving PPP loans, campaign funds, and tax returns. Her scheduled court date on Ap…
technology58 days ago
Steve Ballmer Says Founder Deceived Him Before Fraud Guilty Plea
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer stated he was deceived by Joseph Sanberg, founder of Aspiration Partners, who pleaded guilty to wire fraud. Ballmer reported losing $60 million invested in the fintech startup. Sanberg's sentencing is scheduled for Monday following his August 20…
Joyce N. Boghosian / Wikimedia (Public domain)finance59 days ago
Lawsuit Filed Over Alleged Breach of Contract in Trump Family Crypto Venture
A cryptocurrency mogul sued the Trump family's main crypto enterprise late Tuesday. The suit alleges breach of contract and fraud. The mogul has previously invested tens of millions in Trump family-linked businesses.
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news.sky.comworld60 days ago
Barclays Reports Fraudulent Circulation of Funds at Market Financial Solutions
Barclays stated that cash appears to have been fraudulently circulated on a massive scale within Market Financial Solutions' network of companies. This comes as creditors seek to recover missing funds from the collapsed mortgage firm. The statement highlights ongoing efforts to t…
realclearpolitics.compolitics60 days ago
Criminals Impersonating Law Enforcement Officers Rise Nationwide
Incidents of criminals posing as police or other officials have increased in New York City and across the United States. Data shows a 50% rise in arrests for such impersonations in New York in 2025. Federal agencies have issued warnings about related scams involving robberies, ki…
South China Morning Postworld60 days ago
Over 300 Foreign Nationals Arrive in Malaysia Seeking Justice in $25 Billion Fraud Case
More than 300 foreign nationals, mostly from mainland China, arrived in Malaysia on April 21, 2026, after losing over 8 billion ringgit to a fraudulent scheme. The scam, named High Inspirations and run by a Penang-based Malaysian, operated for over three years with promises of up…