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forbes.compolitics4 hrs ago
Report Finds Over $225 Million in Public School Fraud Across 24 States and Puerto Rico
Open the Books documented more than $225 million stolen from public schools over seven years. The findings cover cases in 24 states and Puerto Rico with limited restitution recovered.
nypost.comworld3 days ago
Minnesota Daycare CEO Pleads Guilty to $4.6 Million Federal Fraud
Fahima Mahamud admitted to filing false claims under a federal child care program and receiving funds from a separate food assistance scheme. She used proceeds to buy real estate and attempted to leave the country after closing her center.
usatoday.comworld4 days ago
Nigerian Authorities Investigate Fraudulent Agency Listed on National Budget
Nigeria is investigating a fraudulent government agency created by a conman that set up offices on official premises and received public funding allocations. France 24 reported the agency was intended to attract foreign investment.
dnaindia.comworld4 days ago
FBI Adds Fahad Mohamed Nur to Most Wanted Fraudsters List Over $5 Million Theft
@MarioNawfal reported that the FBI seeks Fahad Mohamed Nur for allegedly stealing more than $5 million from a child nutrition program. Nur vanished in 2022 and now faces a $150,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.
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Japan Timesbusiness4 days ago
National Police Agency to Receive Fraud Data from Mercari, LY and Rakuten under New Agreement
Japan's National Police Agency signed an agreement on July 9 with three major e-commerce operators to exchange information on fraudulent transactions. The pact covers credit card data, merchant accounts and shipping addresses across their shopping and auction services.
New York Postpolitics6 days ago
Bookkeeper at John Jay College charged with stealing $710,000 in student stipends
A 60-year-old accounts-payable manager at the college was arrested Tuesday and charged with grand larceny and identity theft. Prosecutors say she issued more than 260 fraudulent checks over six years.
americanbanker.comfinance6 days ago
Regulators charge North Carolina firm and founder with fraud
A federal agency filed fraud charges against Argent Capital Management and its founder. The complaint alleges the firm raised over $14 million from at least 60 investors through misleading reports and payments resembling a Ponzi scheme.
winnipegfreepress.comworld7 days ago
Former College Basketball Player Kerr Kriisa Indicted in Alleged $2.2 Million Fraud Case
Kerr Kriisa, who played at four NCAA schools, faces charges over an alleged scheme that used fabricated identities and personal appeals to extract nearly $2.2 million from victims. The Department of Justice announced the arrest and indictment Monday.
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benzinga.comfinance8 days ago
UK Benefits Fraud from Undisclosed Assets Hits Record £1.325 Billion
Claimants concealed savings and extracted £1.325 billion from the welfare system last year, up more than a third from 2021-22. Universal Credit accounted for £1.04 billion of the losses.
news.sky.comworld12 days ago
Texas Woman Sentenced for Fraudulent FEMA Claims Linked to Los Angeles Wildfires
A Texas woman received a prison sentence after pleading guilty to submitting false disaster assistance claims tied to the Los Angeles wildfires. Federal officials stated the case reflects ongoing efforts to pursue fraud against taxpayer-funded programs.
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cointelegraph.comfinance12 days ago
Former Goliath Ventures CEO pleads guilty to fraud and money laundering
Christopher Alexander Delgado admitted to running a crypto investment scheme that raised at least $400 million. He faces up to 50 years in prison and agreed to forfeit luxury assets.
washingtonpost.compolitics13 days ago
New Jersey Court Sentences Nurse Practitioner and Husband to Prison for $136 Million Medicare Fraud
Jean Wilson, 54, received the sentence Tuesday in U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey after pleading guilty to wire fraud and healthcare fraud conspiracy. The scheme involved two telehealth companies she owned that submitted fraudulent claims for unneeded orthotic…
sbs.com.auai13 days ago
Survey: 6% of U.S. Adults Say They Lost Money to Scams Last Year
A Gallup survey for the Stop Scams Alliance found that roughly 15 million Americans lost money to scams in the prior year, with total losses reaching $68 billion. Twelve percent of victims said the scams involved AI or deepfakes.
cnbc.combusiness13 days ago
Judge Orders Six Defendants to Pay $5.5 Million but Leaves Seventh Defendant Out of Ruling
A federal judge entered a default judgment requiring NanoBit Limited and five related defendants to pay more than $5.5 million for operating a fake crypto trading platform that defrauded at least 18 investors. The SEC announced the ruling on June 30, 2026.
finance14 days ago
HHS Secretary Reports One Million Obamacare Enrollees Lacked Social Security Numbers
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated on June 27 that one million people were enrolled in Obamacare plans without Social Security numbers. The disclosure came in a video posted on X with Dr. Mehmet Oz. The Trump administration pledged stronger anti-frau…
politics14 days ago
New York man sentenced to 30 years for $1.3 billion fraud scheme
A Manhattan federal court sentenced a 57-year-old man to 30 years in prison and ordered him to forfeit $889 million after a jury convicted him of racketeering, fraud, and money laundering. Prosecutors said the schemes ran for five years and involved thousands of victims.
world14 days ago
Miles Guo Sentenced to 30 Years in U.S. Prison for $1 Billion Investor Fraud
An exiled Chinese tycoon received a 30-year prison term after defrauding investors of $1 billion. The case centers on Miles Guo, who had positioned himself as a critic of Beijing.
Fox Newspolitics15 days ago
USDA Inspector General Tells Congress SNAP Fraud Funds Terror Groups and Criminals
John Walk testified that proceeds from the $100 billion food assistance program have reached individuals tied to terrorist organizations and foreign adversaries.
cnet.comworld16 days ago
New York Medicaid Fraud Recoveries Fell to $31 Million in 2024 as Program Spending Rose to $70 Million
Republican candidate Saritha Komatireddy cited annual reports showing a drop from $168 million in 2019. She pledged to add prosecutors if elected attorney general.
washingtonpost.compolitics16 days ago
Woman Pleads Guilty to Fraud, Burglary and Theft in Multiple Scams
Ariana Rose, 40, admitted seven counts of fraud, perverting the course of justice, five burglaries and theft at Southwark Crown Court. GB News reported she carried out rental scams and house-sitting thefts across England.
mises.orgworld17 days ago
FBI-Assisted Arrest in Somalia of Man Indicted in $250 Million Fraud Case
CBS News reported that Abdikerm Eidleh, 43, was arrested in Mogadishu earlier this week after more than four years on the run. He was indicted in 2022 as a leader in the scheme that defrauded federal pandemic aid programs.
Fox Newsworld18 days ago
Four Charged in Alleged $3 Billion Medicare Fraud and Money-Laundering Case
Fox News reported charges against four people tied to a $3 billion Medicare fraud and money laundering scheme. Allegations include identity theft, fake medical claims and diversion of prescription drugs.
680news.comworld18 days ago
Honduran Man Gets Eight Years in $40 Million Payroll Tax Fraud Case
Mario Flores received an eight-year prison term Wednesday after pleading guilty to conspiring in a scheme that defrauded the U.S. government of nearly $40 million. The operation used unlicensed shell companies in Orlando to cash checks for construction firms.
forbes.compolitics19 days ago
U.S. Charges 455 People in $6.5 Billion Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Cases
The charges span 45 states and include schemes involving dead patients and negligent care. Authorities seized luxury items bought with proceeds and closed hundreds of facilities.
GB Newspolitics19 days ago
Chelmsford Man Jailed for Four Years Eight Months After £708,750 Gift Aid Fraud
Abdul Robbani, 54, pleaded guilty to revenue fraud after filing 60 bogus Gift Aid claims through a fake sports club. GB News reported that HMRC paid out £708,750 before investigators uncovered the scheme in 2021.
Abc Newsscience20 days ago
Texas Doctor Pleads Not Guilty to $89 Million Healthcare Fraud Charges Over Student-Athlete Heart Screens
The Justice Department charged Jason Finkelstein with billing insurers for unnecessary cardiovascular tests and certifying results without review. The alleged scheme ran from 2019 through 2025 and involved two unidentified co-conspirators.
nypost.comworld23 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 Newspolitics23 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.
rediff.comworld24 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.
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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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CoinDeskfinance25 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.
finance26 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.
medpagetoday.comfinance25 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.orgworld27 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.compolitics28 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.nlfinance32 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.compolitics32 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 Postpolitics32 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 Postworld34 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 Examinerpolitics34 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.comtechnology35 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.comworld31 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.orgpolitics35 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.
business35 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 Newspolitics35 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.compolitics36 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 Newspolitics37 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 Examinerpolitics38 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.comworld39 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.netfinance40 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.comfinance40 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.
techjuice.pkpolitics40 days ago
Couple Sentenced for £630,000 Benefits and Tax Fraud Over Two Decades
Steve and Kim Benstock received sentences at Snaresbrook Crown Court after concealing income and assets while claiming disability and other benefits over two decades.
usatoday.comworld41 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.pkworld42 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.pkworld42 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.comworld42 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.ukworld43 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.
CoinDeskfinance44 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 Postbusiness47 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.
CoinDeskfinance47 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.