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foxnews.comNorth 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.
CoinDeskSingapore 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.comMinnesota 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.
winnipegfreepress.comMinnesota 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.comMinnesota 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 ExaminerMinnesota 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.
jpost.comU.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.
jpost.comRussian 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.comFederal 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.comUkrainian 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.
citizen.co.zaDOJ Opens Restitution Claims Process for Victims of John Rimmasch and Wasatch Railroad Contractors
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Wyoming notified eligible victims that restitution funds became available for medical testing on May 15 2026. The claims process allows victims of the fraud case to seek reimbursement for testing costs incurred after the scheme.
blackenterprise.comJamaican National Sentenced to Three Years for $600,000 Lottery Scam Targeting Washington Retiree
A Jamaican citizen received a three-year prison term in U.S. District Court in Tacoma for wire fraud that extracted more than $600,000 from an elderly victim in southwest Washington. The sentence concludes a federal prosecution that highlights the financial vulnerability of retir…
CnbcCMS 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…
cnbc.comFormer Fraternal Order of Police Manager Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud
A former manager of two Kentucky Fraternal Order of Police lodges pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of wire fraud on May 14, 2026. The plea requires the defendant to forfeit more than $88,000 obtained from the union accounts.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTwo Ghanaian brothers and US woman indicted in romance fraud ring targeting elderly
A federal grand jury in the Northern District of Ohio returned an indictment charging Ghanaian nationals Michael Nii Armah and Prince Nii Armah Kpobi along with US citizen Tawana C. Edwards for their roles in a criminal network that used fake online personas to defraud elderly Am…
theyeshivaworld.comFormer Maryland Law Enforcement Officer Gets 70 Months for Arson and Fraud Schemes
A federal judge sentenced Philip James Dupree, 42, of Pikesville, to 70 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, arson, conspiracy to commit bank fraud and bank fraud. The convictions require him to serve two years of supervised release after prison and e…
medpagetoday.comDanish 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…
france24.comNigerian 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…
deadline.comMary Esther Man Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud Wire Fraud and Money Laundering Conspiracy
Treivorn McLeod, 25, of Mary Esther, Florida, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Pensacola to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud, one count of mail fraud, one count of wire fraud, and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering. The plea trig…
news.sky.comCheshire Man Sentenced to Three Months for Defrauding COVID Relief Program
Tony Sterlin Cantave, 46, of Cheshire, received a three-month prison term and three years of supervised release in U.S. District Court in New Haven on Monday. The sentence concludes one case in the Justice Department's ongoing effort to recover funds disbursed through pandemic re…
vtdigger.orgConnecticut Man Receives 36 Months for 2.5 Million Dollar Client Fraud
Dominick N. Donofrio, 73, of Middlefield, received a 36-month prison sentence in U.S. District Court in Bridgeport on May 12 for defrauding a client of more than 2.5 million dollars. The term triggers three years of supervised release and requires full restitution, initiating col…
joblo.comGardner Woman Pleads Guilty to Social Security Disability Fraud
A Gardner woman admitted in federal court in Worcester on May 12 2026 that she fraudulently received Social Security disability benefits. The plea triggers mandatory restitution calculations and sentencing that will determine how much of the overpaid funds the government recovers…
680news.comFormer Nevada Resident Pleads Guilty in $1.5 Million Building Materials Theft Scheme
David Theron Ross, 64, of Sparks, Nevada, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit wire fraud for his role in a scheme that targeted a Tulare County homebuilding company. The plea establishes that the two-person operation sought to divert up to $1.5 million in mate…
nbcnews.comJustice Department Opens Compensation Process for AirBit Club Pyramid Scheme Victims
The Department of Justice launched a remission compensation process last week for victims of the AirBit Club fraud scheme. Eligible victims can now submit claims to recover funds seized from the operation that the government determined operated as a pyramid scheme.
Japan TimesIndonesian 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.comSupreme 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…
rnz.co.nzFormer Primary Health Network facilities manager gets 2.5 years for nonprofit fraud
Michael C. Gelineau received a 30-month prison sentence in the Western District of Pennsylvania for his role in a scheme that defrauded a nonprofit medical organization. The conviction triggers mandatory restitution and three years of supervised release once Gelineau completes hi…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSuburban Chicago Businessman Indicted in $4 Million Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme
A federal grand jury in the Northern District of Illinois charged Raed Naser with wire fraud and money laundering in connection with schemes that defrauded victims of more than $4 million. The charges trigger a criminal proceeding that will require the defendant to appear in dist…
news.google.comTampa Woman Charged With Wire Fraud After Concealing Aunt's Death to Collect Benefits
Rebecca Stewart Vaughn, 64, of Tampa, faces federal charges of four counts of wire fraud and one count of theft of government money for allegedly disposing of her aunt's body and continuing to receive the deceased woman's Social Security and pension payments. The indictment seeks…
rnz.co.nzNewport News Woman Receives Seven-Year Sentence in COVID Unemployment Fraud
Lakeia Simone Grant, 40, of Newport News, Virginia, received a sentence of more than seven years in federal prison for a COVID-era unemployment insurance fraud scheme. The conviction triggers mandatory restitution and forfeiture orders that close one case within the Justice Depar…
pymnts.comHSBC 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.
ForbesTen 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.comThree 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…
montrealgazette.comFilipino National Pleads Guilty in $48 Million Book Publishing Scam Targeting Seniors
Michael Cris Traya Sordilla admitted in San Diego federal court on May 7 2026 that he conspired in a scheme that extracted more than $48 million from over 800 authors across the United States. The plea marks the first conviction in a four-defendant case and triggers sentencing pr…
eonline.comKaty man receives prison term for $17 million Ponzi scheme
A federal judge sentenced a 40-year-old Katy resident to prison after he defrauded dozens of victims out of more than $17 million through a Ponzi scheme. The conviction removes the perpetrator from operation and initiates mandatory restitution proceedings for affected investors.
yahoo.comMorristown Man Pleads Guilty in Multi-Million Dollar Small Business Debt Relief Fraud
A Morristown, New Jersey, man pleaded guilty May 4, 2026, in federal court to conspiring to defraud small businesses through phony debt relief services. The scheme extracted millions of dollars from business owners who paid for services never delivered.
680news.comBrentwood Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Taxpayers of $6.9 Million
A Brentwood woman entered a guilty plea in federal court for a scheme that obtained $6.9 million in taxpayer funds. The case forms part of a broader Justice Department effort to recover misused federal dollars and prosecute individuals who divert public money.
france24.comFrench 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.comCalifornia 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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewVladimir 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…
bbc.co.ukSpringfield Woman Sentenced to Prison for Wire Fraud and False Claims
Tina Louise Yager, 36, of Springfield, Illinois, received a federal prison sentence after pleading guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of making false, fictitious, or fraudulent claims. The conviction triggers mandatory restitution and a three-year supervised release…
nypost.comChicago Man Sentenced to 30 Months for $2 Million Investment Fraud
Raymond Echavez Villamor received a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence after he fraudulently solicited $2 million from a resident of Glenview, Illinois. The case produces a restitution order that requires full repayment to the victim and closes one matter within the Justice Depa…
dnaindia.comPrecious Metals Ponzi Operator Sentenced to 50 Months in Prison
Warith Deen Muhammad received a sentence of four years and two months for wire fraud and violating the Travel Act in an Alexandria-based precious metals investment scheme. The conviction triggers full asset forfeiture proceedings and closes a multi-year federal investigation into…
Detroit man pleads guilty in $16 million federal student aid fraud scheme
A Detroiter pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in a scheme that fraudulently obtained more than $16 million in federal student aid. The plea triggers mandatory restitution and potential prison time while exposing gaps in federal verification processes used by the Departm…
Two Brothers and Public Official Sentenced to 55 Years for Fraud Conspiracy
A federal court in the Northern District of Ohio sentenced two brothers and a public official to a collective 55 years in prison for a bribery and fraud conspiracy. The sentences conclude a prosecution that targeted schemes spanning multiple states and countries to obtain million…
680news.comCanadian Sentenced to Over 15 Years for Leading Elder Fraud Scheme
A Canadian man received a 190-month prison sentence from a federal court in Pittsburgh for his lead role in an international scheme that defrauded elderly victims of millions. The case advances Justice Department prosecutions of cross-border fraud operations targeting seniors.
abcnews.go.comCalifornia Tax Preparer Admits $25 Million Fraud on Taxes and COVID Aid
A California tax preparer pleaded guilty to submitting false federal income tax returns for clients and fraudulently securing COVID-19 relief loans for unauthorized uses. The actions led to over $25 million in direct losses to the U.S. Treasury.
sixthtone.comScams 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…
citizen.co.zaSt. Louis Man Sentenced to Prison for Three-Year Fraud Spree
Darryon M. Sutherlin received a prison sentence for engaging in pandemic fraud, identity theft, and check fraud over more than three years. The case demonstrates federal prosecution of financial crimes tied to government relief efforts during the COVID-19 period.
thehindu.comAnthropic 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…
motherjones.comFederal Grand Jury Indicts Six in Bank Fraud Conspiracy
A federal grand jury in New York indicted six defendants on charges of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. The case exposes a scheme that defrauded victims nationwide and triggers mandatory prison sentences upon conviction.
kfor.comOklahoma City Woman Sentenced to Prison for $1.1 Million Health Fraud
Federal prosecutors secured a prison sentence for an Oklahoma City woman who defrauded health care programs of $1.1 million through false claims. The case directs recovered funds back to federal health initiatives and deters similar schemes by imposing criminal penalties.
yahoo.comCalifornia Man Gets 12-Year Sentence for $59 Million Benefits Fraud
A California resident received a 144-month federal prison sentence for defrauding U.S. public benefits programs of $59 million and laundering the proceeds to China. The case underscores federal efforts to recover misappropriated taxpayer funds and disrupt cross-border financial c…
abcnews.go.comTennessee Man Pleads Guilty to CARES Act Loan Fraud
A 67-year-old Tennessee resident admitted in federal court to wire fraud after falsely claiming his non-profit qualified for a CARES Act loan. The case underscores federal efforts to recover misused pandemic relief funds allocated for small businesses.
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investopedia.comOregon Real Estate Owners Sentenced to Prison in $17 Million Fraud
Federal judges sentenced the owners of a local real estate investment company to prison terms for their roles in a conspiracy that defrauded investors of $17 million. The case highlights ongoing Justice Department efforts to prosecute financial fraud in real estate, potentially d…
citizen.co.zaFour Sentenced in $38 Million Email Fraud Scheme
Four defendants received prison terms for orchestrating a transnational business email compromise operation that defrauded victims of more than $38 million. The sentences underscore federal prosecutors' focus on cross-border cybercrimes targeting businesses and individuals.
pymnts.comPostal Carriers Indicted in $4.9 Million Treasury Check Theft
Federal prosecutors indicted two former U.S. Postal Service carriers, a bank manager and a convicted felon for stealing mail and fraudulently depositing a $4.9 million Treasury check. The charges expose vulnerabilities in mail handling and banking processes that could lead to bro…
lamag.comFormer 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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSteve 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)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.