The digital age, while offering unprecedented opportunities for connectivity and innovation, has also spawned a dark underbelly of cybercrime. Online marketplaces, operating in the shadows, facilitate the trade of stolen data, hacking tools, and other […]
NEW YORK, NY – In a significant victory for law enforcement against complex international financial crimes, Erick Jason Victoria-Brito, a 30-year-old resident of Hollywood, Florida, has been extradited from the Dominican Republic to the United […]
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 […]
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has delivered a stern message against the misuse of pandemic relief funds, highlighting a recent case where a Louisiana woman was sentenced to federal prison for fraudulently spending COVID-19 relief loan […]
The cryptocurrency landscape was rocked to its core on Monday, January 27, 2025 as PEKEN GLOBAL LIMITED (“PEKEN”), the Seychelles-based entity operating the globally renowned cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin, pleaded guilty to a charge of operating […]
PHILADELPHIA, PA – In a significant victory for the federal government’s ongoing battle against healthcare fraud, a Philadelphia psychiatrist and his associated mental health clinic have agreed to pay $900,000 to settle allegations of fraudulently […]
This article provides a comprehensive look at advance fee fraud, a deceptive scheme that continues to thrive in 2025 and beyond. We’ll explore the latest trends, emerging threats, and sophisticated tactics employed by fraudsters, offering […]
MIAMI, FL – In a chilling revelation that underscores the evolving landscape of cyber threats and international espionage, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has unsealed an indictment charging two North Korean nationals, a Mexican […]
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 […]
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (January 25, 2025) – In a shocking development that has sent ripples through Silicon Valley, Alexander Charles Beckman, founder and former CEO of chatbot startup GameOn Technology (also known as GameOn or […]
NEW YORK, NY (January 20, 2025) – In a significant development underscoring the importance of robust anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, Dubai-based money exchange service provider, Wall Street Exchange (WSE), has entered into a non-prosecution agreement […]
ATLANTA, GA – In a stark reminder of the risks lurking within the often-opaque world of private investment, Craig Allen, the founder and executive officer of Atlanta-based C.M. Allen Capital Management, Inc., has been sentenced […]
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 […]
In a significant move towards addressing systemic inequalities in the financial sector, the Justice Department has announced a landmark settlement with SouthEast Bank. The Tennessee-based institution has agreed to pay $1.5 million to resolve allegations […]
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 […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Supreme Court has delivered a landmark decision in the closely watched case of TikTok, et al. v. Garland, upholding a recently passed law that compels the Chinese-owned social media […]
NEW YORK – In a significant blow to its reputation and finances, American Express Company (AMEX) has agreed to a hefty settlement exceeding $138 million after admitting to deceptive sales practices involving two of its […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a decisive move underscoring the U.S. government’s commitment to enforcing environmental regulations, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have announced a landmark settlement agreement with French […]
American Express, a titan in the financial industry, recently found itself in hot water after the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) levied a hefty $108.7 million civil penalty against the company. This significant settlement […]
San Diego, CA – In a shocking case of fraud, a federal grand jury has indicted three individuals for allegedly swindling over 800 elderly authors out of more than $44 million. The scam, orchestrated through […]
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