Fake Financial Services Scams

WISCASSET, Maine — Three men from New York are facing multiple felony charges after authorities uncovered what they believe is a coordinated fraud and scam operation targeting banks in Lincoln …

Multan: In a major development in the fight against corruption in the land registration system, the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) Multan has arrested another suspect in a high-profile case involving fake …

CINCINNATI — Two Israeli owners of a real estate investment company have been indicted in a $50 million bank fraud conspiracy involving apartment buildings in the Cincinnati area. Federal prosecutors …

KINSTON, N.C. — Police in eastern North Carolina dismantled a $2.8 million gold scam this week after a carefully planned sting operation outside a Kinston Walmart ended in a vehicle …

COFFEE COUNTY, Ga. — The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office arrested 65-year-old Gloria Rush on Jan. 8 following an investigation into alleged financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. Authorities said Rush …

SABINE PARISH, La. — Wiley Howell, 58, of Clearwater, Florida, has been extradited to Sabine Parish and booked into Sabine Parish Jail in connection with a major financial fraud targeting …

SHERMAN, Texas — A former employee of Texoma Christian School has been arrested and is facing theft-related charges following an investigation into the alleged misuse of school funds. Debbie Bowden, …

GREEN VALLEY, Ariz. — Former executive Edward Bittle, 51, has been arrested on suspicion of defrauding the Country Club of Green Valley of nearly $80,000, authorities announced. The Pima County …

RALEIGH COUNTY, W.Va. — A local man has been arrested on multiple fraud-related charges following an investigation by the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office. On January 2, 2026, Corporal R. McDaniel …

NEW ORLEANS — An Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office (OPSO) deputy has been arrested for allegedly working off-duty details while still receiving her regular OPSO salary. Detective Sharhonda Hadley was taken …