Financial Fraud

Cryptocurrency Scams: The Ultimate Guide to Avoiding the Latest Threats in 2025

Cryptocurrency Scams: The Ultimate Guide to Avoiding the Latest Threats in 2025

Learn how to identify and avoid cryptocurrency scams in 2024. This comprehensive guide covers the latest scam types, red flags,… Read More

2 days ago

Ippei Mizuhara Sentenced to 57 Months: How Shohei Ohtani’s Trusted Interpreter Stole $17 Million in Shocking Gambling Scandal

Santa Ana, California – October 2024 – In a shocking case of betrayal and financial fraud, Ippei Mizuhara, the former Japanese-language… Read More

2 weeks ago

Extradited Suspect Faces Charges in $60 Million International Bank Fraud and Money Laundering Ring: Erick Jason Victoria-Brito Arraigned in New York

NEW YORK, NY – In a significant victory for law enforcement against complex international financial crimes, Erick Jason Victoria-Brito, a… Read More

3 weeks ago

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

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

4 weeks ago

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

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

4 weeks ago

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

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

4 weeks ago

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

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

4 weeks ago

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

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

1 month ago

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

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

1 month ago

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

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

1 month ago

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

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

1 month ago

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

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

1 month ago

Advanced Banking Security: Defend Against Evolving Fraud Tactics

In an increasingly digital world, the threat of banking fraud looms large, constantly evolving to exploit vulnerabilities in our financial… Read More

1 month ago

Counterfeit Check Prevention in 2025: A Guide to Safeguarding Your Finances

Counterfeit checks remain a persistent threat in the modern financial landscape. As technology advances, so do the methods employed by… Read More

2 months ago

Nader Pourhassan And Kazem Kazempour Founds Guilty in Elaborate Scheme to Defraud Investors During HIV and COVID-19 Crises

Former CEO of CytoDyn and Head of Contract Research Organization Face Decades in Prison for Securities Fraud, Wire Fraud, and… Read More

2 months ago

Sean Donnell White Exploits Postal Service and Cryptocurrency Markets in Elaborate Fraud Schemes

Mobile, AL – A 30-year-old man from Theodore, Alabama, Sean Donnell White, has been sentenced to 32 months in federal… Read More

2 months ago

Teresina DeAlmeida Sentenced to Prison for $1.3 Million Fraud Scheme at NJ Graduate School

Newark, NJ – Teresina DeAlmeida, a 59-year-old former assistant dean at a graduate school in Essex County, New Jersey, has… Read More

3 months ago

McKinsey Africa Pays $122 Million to Resolve Bribery Scheme in South Africa

Consulting giant implicated in widespread corruption, highlighting the need for greater transparency and accountability. Johannesburg, South Africa – McKinsey &… Read More

3 months ago

“Wolf of Wall Street” Tactics Used in Nationwide Sports Betting Scam: Florida Man Pleads Guilty

Cory Zeidman Admits to Orchestrating Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Targeting Vulnerable Sports Bettors Central Islip, NY – A sophisticated sports betting… Read More

3 months ago

MJ Capital Funding CEO Sentenced to 20 Years for $190 Million Ponzi Scheme

MIAMI – Johanna Michely Garcia, the former Chief Executive Officer of MJ Capital Funding, LLC, was sentenced to 240 months… Read More

3 months ago