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medpagetoday.comDanish Scientist Extradited to U.S. to Face 2011 CDC Grant Fraud and Money Laundering Charges
Poul Thorsen, indicted in 2011 on 13 counts of wire fraud and nine counts of money laundering, arrived in Atlanta in handcuffs on May 8, 2026, after his arrest in Germany last year. Prosecutors allege he stole more than $1 million from CDC research grants awarded to Danish agenci…
nationalobserver.comSeven more Canadian nationals charged in nationwide grandparent scam
Federal prosecutors charged seven additional Canadian nationals in Vermont federal court with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud in a multimillion-dollar scheme that targeted elderly Americans by impersonating relatives in distress. The charges expand an ongoing Homel…
South Florida Tax Preparer Admits Wire Fraud in 4.1 Million PPP Loan Scheme
A federal judge accepted the guilty plea of a South Florida tax preparer who prepared and submitted false tax forms to support more than 200 fraudulent loan applications under the Paycheck Protection Program. The admission adds to the Justice Department's enforcement tally on CAR…
manilatimes.netVirginia dual national charged in decade-long $6.6 million wire fraud scheme
A dual U.S.-Philippine national faces federal charges in Boston for allegedly stealing more than $6.6 million from his employer between 2014 and 2024. The indictment triggers a criminal proceeding that could result in asset forfeiture and restitution to the victim company.
therecord.mediaNigerian National Indicted on Wire Fraud and Computer Intrusion Charges
A federal grand jury indicted Kenneth Godwin in March 2026 on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and unauthorized access to a protected computer in furtherance of fraud. The action places the case into active prosecution in U.S. District Court for the Distric…
theyeshivaworld.comJiaan Cao Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud Conspiracy in Florida
Jiaan Cao, a 33-year-old Chinese national, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. The plea subjects him to a maximum of 20 years in federal prison with sentencing scheduled for July 31, 2026.
winnipegfreepress.comWest Virginia Tax Preparer Sentenced to 18 Months for Wire Fraud
Amanda Gorham, 34, of Harpers Ferry was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for wire fraud committed in her roles as a tax preparer and insurance agent in Berkeley County. The sentence activates immediate custody by the Bureau of Prisons and a subsequent term of supervised r…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFinancial Advice Influencer Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Wire Fraud in Ohio
A financial advice influencer received a six-year prison sentence in an Ohio federal court for wire fraud and aiding in a false tax filing. The sentencing occurred on Friday. The case involves fraudulent activities related to financial advice.