Gernesia Williams Sentenced to Prison for $110,000 COVID-19 Relief Loan Fraud, Spent Proceeds on Jewelry and Destination Wedding

Gernesia Williams Sentenced to Prison for $110,000 COVID-19 Relief Loan Fraud, Spent Proceeds on Jewelry and Destination Wedding

4 weeks ago
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The U.S. Attorney's Office has delivered a stern message against the misuse of pandemic relief funds, highlighting a recent case… Read More

Crypto Reckoning: KuCoin’s Guilty Plea Exposes Dark Side of Unregulated Exchanges

4 weeks ago
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The cryptocurrency landscape was rocked to its core on Monday, January 27, 2025 as PEKEN GLOBAL LIMITED (“PEKEN”), the Seychelles-based… Read More

Medicaid Fraud: Dr. Ghodrat Pirooz Sholevar Settles for $900K After Overbilling for Mental Health Services

4 weeks ago
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – In a significant victory for the federal government's ongoing battle against healthcare fraud, a Philadelphia psychiatrist and… Read More

Advance Fee Fraud in 2025 and Beyond: Trends, Threats, and Tactics

4 weeks ago
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This article provides a comprehensive look at advance fee fraud, a deceptive scheme that continues to thrive in 2025 and… Read More

North Korean IT Worker Fraud: DOJ Indicts Five in Cyber Espionage, Money Laundering Scheme

4 weeks ago
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MIAMI, FL – In a chilling revelation that underscores the evolving landscape of cyber threats and international espionage, the U.S.… Read More

From State House to Prison: Ex-Florida Rep. Reginald Fullwood Jr.’s Decade-Long History of Fraud Culminates in 37-Month Sentence

4 weeks ago
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From Campaign Finance Violations to Medicare Fraud: The Case of Reginald Fullwood, Jr. JACKSON, Mississippi - The saga of Reginald… Read More

The Ultimate Betrayal: Alexander Charles Beckman GameOn CEO And Valerie Lau Beckman Indicted for Defrauding Investors of $60 Million

4 weeks ago
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA (January 25, 2025) – In a shocking development that has sent ripples through Silicon Valley, Alexander Charles… Read More

Dubai’s Wall Street Exchange Pays $9 Million Fine in U.S. Bank Fraud Case: A Cautionary Tale of AML Compliance Failures

1 month ago
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NEW YORK, NY (January 20, 2025) – In a significant development underscoring the importance of robust anti-money laundering (AML) compliance,… Read More

Atlanta Investment Firm CEO Sentenced to 7 Years for $9 Million Fraud, Cheetah Fund Collapse Leaves Investors Devastated

1 month ago
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ATLANTA, GA – In a stark reminder of the risks lurking within the often-opaque world of private investment, Craig Allen,… Read More

Joshua and Nicole Pennington Faces Justice: A Deep Dive into Multi-Million Dollar COVID-19 Relief Fraud

1 month ago
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The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges, not just in terms of public health but also in economic stability. To mitigate… Read More

SouthEast Bank Hit with $1.5M Fine for Discriminatory Student Loan Refinancing Practices Against Minorities

1 month ago
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In a significant move towards addressing systemic inequalities in the financial sector, the Justice Department has announced a landmark settlement… Read More

Scott Mason Charged in $17 Million Fraud Scheme Targeting Friends and Family: Lavish Lifestyle Funded by Decades of Deceit

1 month ago
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Philadelphia, PA – A prominent Pennsylvania investment advisor, Scott Mason, 66, of Gladwyne, faces a litany of federal charges including… Read More

Supreme Court Upholds Law Forcing TikTok Sale: National Security Concerns Trump Free Speech Arguments, Says DOJ

1 month ago
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Supreme Court has delivered a landmark decision in the closely watched case of TikTok,… Read More

American Express Settles for Over $138 Million After Misleading Customers with False Tax Advice on Wire Products: A Deep Dive into the Scandal

1 month ago
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NEW YORK – In a significant blow to its reputation and finances, American Express Company (AMEX) has agreed to a… Read More

Fayat S.A.S. Hit with $11 Million Fine for Massive Clean Air Act Violations, EPA and DOJ Crack Down on Illegal Diesel Engine Imports

1 month ago
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a decisive move underscoring the U.S. government's commitment to enforcing environmental regulations, the Department of Justice… Read More

American Express Settles for $108.7 Million: A Deep Dive into Deceptive Practices and What It Means for Small Businesses

1 month ago
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American Express, a titan in the financial industry, recently found itself in hot water after the United States Department of… Read More

Elderly Authors Bilked Out of $44 Million in “Blockbuster Book Deal” Scam

1 month ago
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San Diego, CA - In a shocking case of fraud, a federal grand jury has indicted three individuals for allegedly… Read More

Bollinger Shipyard Pays $1 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations: A Deep Dive

1 month ago
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Lockport, Louisiana-based Bollinger Shipyard LLC has agreed to a $1,025,000 settlement to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act… Read More

The Unraveling Trust: David Smerling Accused of Embezzling Millions from Clients in Massachusetts

1 month ago
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BOSTON – A case that strikes at the very heart of professional trust and fiduciary responsibility has rocked the legal… Read More

PharmaLogic Holdings Corporation Settles False Claims Act Allegations for $350,000, Avoiding Higher NRC Fees

1 month ago
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Baltimore, MD – The recent $350,000 settlement between PharmaLogic Holdings Corporation and the U.S. government over falsely claimed small entity… Read More