Dr. William Stephan Pleads Guilty in $8M Prescription Scam
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Tonawanda-based physician Dr. William Stephan has pleaded guilty for his involvement in a prescription fraud scheme that led to more than $8 million in fraudulent healthcare reimbursements, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Dera Ogudo Charged in $87M Houston Hospice Fraud Case
HOUSTON, TX — Three women linked to Houston-based United Hospice & Palliative Care (UPHC) are facing federal charges for their roles in a massive Medicare and Medicaid fraud scheme, allegedly defrauding the government of over $87 million.
Zuly Ramirez Vargas Charged in $220K Email Scam
UNION CITY, N.J. — A Brooklyn woman who operated a business in Union City has been charged in connection with a $220,000 email scam, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced.
Sterling Bell Arrested for Theft Spree in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. — A 27-year-old man is in custody following a string of thefts in Bay St. Louis and Waveland, according to Interim Chief Alvin Kingston of the Bay St. Louis Police Department.
Lisa Goodson Pleads Guilty in Sardis Embezzlement Case
SARDIS, Miss. — A former water department clerk for the Town of Sardis has pleaded guilty to embezzling public funds, State Auditor Shad White announced this week.
Tiffanie Foster Indicted for $30K Pandemic Benefit Fraud
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City woman was arrested following a federal indictment for fraudulently obtaining pandemic relief funds, officials announced.
52 Arrested in Nepal Dating App Scam Including Six Chinese Nationals
KATHMANDU, Nepal — The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has arrested 52 people, including six Chinese nationals, in connection with an elaborate online scam involving a dating app and illegal cryptocurrency trading, officials announced Wednesday.
7 Chinese Nationals Arrested in Pampanga Telecom Scam
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has arrested seven Chinese nationals in Pampanga for allegedly running large-scale telecommunications and online investment scams, officials confirmed on Wednesday.
Shawn Evans Charged in $355K Branford Wire Fraud Case
BRANFORD, CT (WFSB) — A Missouri man has been arrested in connection with a $355,859 wire fraud case that targeted a Branford-based finance company, according to local authorities.
Cheshire Nurse Michele Muzyka Indicted in $14B Fraud Case
CHESHIRE, Conn. (WFSB) — A nurse from Cheshire is among more than 300 people indicted in what federal prosecutors are calling the largest healthcare fraud sweep in U.S. history, with over $14 billion in false Medicare claims exposed.
Philippe Canell Busted in Cadillac SUV Fraud Sting
VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A Fort Lauderdale man, identified as Philippe Canell, 40, is facing serious fraud charges after attempting to illegally purchase a $75,000 Cadillac SUV using stolen personal information.
Muibi Alade Folawiyo Arrested Over Corruption Allegations
LAGOS, NIGERIA — Muibi Alade Folawiyo, chairman of Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area, has been arrested by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over alleged large-scale corruption and financial misconduct.
Josean Pina Lopez Arrested in Ocala Drug Possession Case
OCALA, FLORIDA — A 26-year-old Ocala man, Josean Pina Lopez, was arrested on felony drug charges after deputies discovered heroin, fentanyl, and Xanax during a traffic stop on Marion Oaks Manor.
Two Men Arrested After Fleeing from Traffic Stop in Marion County
MARION COUNTY, FL — Two men were recently arrested after fleeing from a vehicle during a traffic stop in the Turning Leaf Subdivision, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Cuban Reggaeton Artist Leamsy “La Figura” Arrested in Miami for Aggravated Assault
MIAMI, FL — Cuban reggaeton artist Leamsy “La Figura” Izquierdo was arrested Wednesday, July 2, in Miami-Dade County on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and battery, according to official jail records.
North Carolina Medicaid Fraud: DOJ Charges Company and 5 Individuals in $65M Health Care Scheme
The Department of Justice announced criminal charges against five people and one North Carolina company as part of a wide-scale probe into Medicare and Medicaid fraud. The DOJ also announced that several others were convicted in an ongoing investigation into a Raleigh facility.
Rachel Goldstein Among 13 Indiana Residents Charged in Massive Healthcare Fraud
Thirteen Indiana residents, including Jeffersonville’s Rachel Goldstein, were arrested in what the FBI and U.S. Justice Department have called the largest healthcare fraud investigation in DOJ history.
Texas Rheumatologist Jorge Zamora-Quezada Sentenced for $118M Fraud
A Texas rheumatologist, Jorge Zamora-Quezada, M.D., 68, of Mission, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison and three years of supervised release for orchestrating a massive healthcare fraud scheme exceeding $118 million in false claims. The scheme led insurers to pay over $28 million for unnecessary tests and treatments based on fabricated chronic illness diagnoses.
Peter Roussonicolos Gets 12 Years for $61M Medicare Fraud Scheme
Peter Roussonicolos, 64, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, was sentenced to 12 years in prison and three years of supervised release for orchestrating a massive Medicare fraud scheme involving durable medical equipment (DME). In addition to prison time, he was ordered to pay $21.2 million in restitution and forfeit over $2.5 million in illegally obtained assets.
Taiquan Cullum Convicted in 2019 Hempstead Drive-By Killing
MINEOLA, N.Y. — Taiquan Cullum, a known member of the Bloods gang and also known as “Tay Tay,” has been convicted of second-degree murder for his role in a 2019 drive-by shooting that claimed the life of Paul LaRue, a 36-year-old innocent bystander.
Christhian Velasquez Galeano Pleads Guilty in Fatal DWI Crash
MINEOLA, N.Y. — A Long Beach man who drove drunk and killed his passenger in a high-speed crash has pleaded guilty to multiple charges, Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced today.
East St. Louis Woman Sentenced for Leading Arson and Insurance Fraud Scheme
Evette “Betty” Osuegbu, 62, of East St. Louis, was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for orchestrating a decade-long arson and insurance fraud scheme that endangered public safety and exploited vulnerable individuals. A jury found her guilty in December 2024 on 15 counts, including conspiracy to commit arson and conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud.
Jason Castle Sentenced for Theft from Elder in Sierra County
On June 26, 2025, Jason Castle, 48, from Sierra County, was sentenced for felony theft from an elder while acting as a caregiver, along with a misdemeanor conviction for identity theft. Between January and October 25, 2023, Castle unlawfully took funds from an elderly woman under his care in Sierra City.
Curtis Lemons Sentenced for $200K Theft from Church
Curtis Frank Lemons, 68, a former assistant pastor in California, was sentenced to two years in state prison for stealing $200,000 from New Progressive Christian Baptist Church in Oxnard while its founding pastor, Jesse James Taylor, was gravely ill. The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced the sentence on Friday.
Jim Bakker Pleads for $1M to Save PTL Ministry
Disgraced televangelist Jim Bakker has issued a desperate plea, asking viewers to send $1 million to keep his ministry, the PTL Network, and his program, The Jim Bakker Show, from shutting down.
Five Chinese Nationals Convicted for Cybercrime in Lagos
The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced five Chinese nationals for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. Justice Dehinde Dipeolu handed down the judgment on Tuesday following their arrest in a major anti-cybercrime operation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Woman Charged Over Death of Johnson Ewere in Glasgow
A woman has been charged in connection with the death of 40-year-old Johnson Ewere, who was found dead in a Glasgow flat late Sunday night.
Filipino Maid Jailed in Singapore for Moving Scam Funds
SINGAPORE, July 2 — A 36-year-old Filipino domestic worker has been sentenced to 40 days in jail in Singapore after unknowingly helping transfer more than S$116,000 (RM383,000) in scam proceeds to a Thai bank account.
Delbert Orey Arrested for Assaulting Deputies in Mayfield
MAYFIELD, Ky. — A 69-year-old man from New Concord, Delbert Orey, was arrested on July 1, 2025, after allegedly assaulting two deputies during an altercation at a residence on Norris Drive.
Keiran Hunt Jailed 13 Years for Cyclist’s Death in Leeds Crash
A courier has been jailed for 13 years after causing the death of a cyclist in Leeds by dangerous driving and then burning his car to destroy evidence.
Nigerian Musician Onomen Uduebor Jailed in $1M IRS Fraud
SEATTLE, USA — A U.S. District Court in Seattle has sentenced Onomen Uduebor, a 39-year-old Nigerian national, to 40 months in prison for his role in a widespread identity theft and tax fraud scheme that claimed more than $1 million in fraudulent IRS tax refunds.
Chen and Lai Charged in U.S. Navy Spy Plot for China
WASHINGTON — Two Chinese nationals have been arrested and charged with conducting espionage operations on U.S. soil, including efforts to recruit U.S. Navy personnel, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Kenneth Elliot, Matthew Allen Arrested for Tractor Theft
CULLMAN, Ala. — Two men have been arrested in connection with the theft of a tractor and trailer that was reported stolen from Marshall County, according to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO).
Christian Rust Charged in $29K Theft as Township Trustee
GREENSBURG, Ind. — Christian Rust, 36, former Washington Township Trustee in Decatur County, has been charged with theft and official misconduct following an investigation by the Indiana State Police Special Investigations Division.
Dekenneth Covington Arrested in Chatham Crime Spree
PITTSBORO, N.C. (WTVD) — A Durham man, 26-year-old Dekenneth Mileek Covington, is facing a series of felony charges in connection to a vehicle break-in in Chatham County, as well as related crimes spanning multiple jurisdictions, according to the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office.
