Massachusetts Man Yi Peng Luo Accused in $15K Scam Attempt
A Massachusetts man is facing charges after allegedly attempting to scam an Essex resident out of $15,000, according to police.
Anthony Ortiz Correia, Naysha Gonzalez Charged in Holyoke Fire
Authorities say two individuals have been arrested on arson and attempted murder charges in connection with a fire earlier this month in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
Americans Plead Guilty in North Korean Remote Work Scheme
Four Americans and one Ukrainian national have pleaded guilty to participating in an international scheme that helped North Koreans pose as remote IT workers inside U.S. companies, ultimately funneling millions of dollars to Pyongyang’s weapons program, according to the U.S. Justice Department.
Veronica Reyes, Inmate Accused in Lee County Fraud Scheme
A man and a woman in Lee County, Florida, are accused of running a large-scale fraud scheme that targeted dozens of victims and caused thousands of dollars in losses, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO).
Four Extradited in $5M Dominican Grandparent Scam Case
Four Dominican nationals have been extradited to the United States for their alleged roles in a major transnational “grandparent scam” operation that deceived hundreds of elderly victims into believing their grandchildren were in danger and needed money. Authorities say the fraud ring caused more than $5 million in losses, targeting more than 400 victims with an average age of 84, including at least 50 in Massachusetts.
Samy Khouadja, Eamma Safi Charged in Global Insider Fraud
BOSTON – A federal superseding indictment unsealed today charges eight foreign nationals, including Samy Fadi Khouadja and Eamma Safi, in connection with a global insider trading and money laundering network.
Ex-CBP Officer Manuel Perez Jr. Pleads Guilty
EL PASO, TEXAS — Manuel Perez Jr., 33, a former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer, has pleaded guilty in federal court to bribery, human smuggling, and drug trafficking charges.
Michael McInerney Faces $70K Forfeiture Over Fraud
BOSTON — The U.S. Attorney’s Office has filed a civil forfeiture action seeking to recover $70,000 in cash and two Rolex watches allegedly obtained through wire fraud and involved in money laundering.
Chelsea Painting Owner Charged in $2.3M Tax Fraud
BOSTON — Helcio Sperandio, 52, owner of Aquarelle Painting & Services in Chelsea, has been arrested and charged in a five-year scheme to evade over $2.3 million in federal taxes and fraudulently obtain $377,500 in COVID-19 loans.
Cheyenne Woman Charged in $7,400 Theft Scam
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne police have charged convenience store employee Shy-Ray M. Strickland with felony theft of more than $7,400 in cash and merchandise, allegedly at the urging of a man posing as a YouTube influencer.
William Brandon Curry Faces Forgery Charges in Cheyenne
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — William Brandon Curry, a Laramie County resident born in 1969, has been charged with four felony counts of forgery for allegedly defrauding a local resident of more than $8,800 using forged checks in 2023.
Rosando Carabajal Sr. Charged with Check Forgery in Cheyenne
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A routine lawn mowing job in Laramie County has resulted in felony charges after a Cheyenne resident allegedly stole a client’s checkbook and forged one of the checks.
Nicholas Holder Arrested in Cheyenne Drop Box Thefts
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — An Indiana man has been arrested following a series of drop box thefts at local apartment complexes earlier this year, Cheyenne police report.
James Estrada Charged in Cheyenne Department Store Theft
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A man with a history of multiple theft convictions is facing a new felony charge after allegedly shoplifting from a Cheyenne department store in September.
Thomas Omeara Charged in Cheyenne Tool Store Theft
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A Cheyenne man with a long history of theft convictions is facing felony shoplifting charges after reportedly stealing over $600 worth of tools from a local Murdoch’s store.
Melissa Acevedo Among 3 Charged in Rhode Island Benefit Fraud
(WJAR) — Three Rhode Island residents are facing charges in separate cases for fraudulently obtaining tens of thousands of dollars in public assistance benefits.
Five Arrested in Rhode Island Cocaine, Fentanyl Bust
CHESTER, R.I. — Five men were arrested in Rhode Island following a major investigation into cocaine and fentanyl distribution, authorities said.
Three Arrested in Arkansas Medicaid Fraud Cases
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced convictions and an arrest this week involving Medicaid fraud, handled by his office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU).
Ex-CFO Antonietta Nguyen Sentenced for $9M Fraud
SAN FRANCISCO — Antonietta Nguyen, 57, former chief financial officer of ABS Seafood, Inc., has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for orchestrating multiple fraud schemes that cost the company over $9 million.
Repeat Offender Arrested in $68K Orion Credit Union Scam
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Orion Federal Credit Union is recovering from losses tied to an elaborate fake-check scheme allegedly orchestrated by repeat fraud offender Randall Meridith, 34.
Vincent Fannick Pleads Guilty in Predatory Towing Scam
PITTSBURGH — Vincent G. Fannick, 57, owner of Vince’s Towing in Pittsburgh, pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges for inflating towing fees on short trips.
Eli Weinstein Sentenced to 37 Years for $35M Fraud
TRENTON, NJ — Eliyahu “Eli” Weinstein, 51, a New Jersey man pardoned by former President Trump in 2021, has been sentenced to 37 years in prison for his third fraud conviction. Weinstein, who has also used the alias Mike Konig, defrauded investors of an estimated $35 million.
Mariya Sue Knowles Arrested for Stolen U-Haul Truck
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Mariya Sue Knowles, 27, was arrested Saturday night after police discovered she was driving a stolen U-Haul cargo truck. She now faces a felony charge of motor vehicle theft.
Jonathan Roy Phillips Arrested for Sam’s Club Fraud
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Jonathan Roy Phillips, a Cheyenne man, was arrested Aug. 22 on felony charges after allegedly stealing over $2,000 from Sam’s Club through more than 20 fraudulent returns involving tires and batteries.
Scott VanGoethen Sentenced for Meth Ring, Firearms
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Scott VanGoethen, 54, of Cheyenne, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to leading a large-scale methamphetamine distribution operation and illegally possessing 15 firearms.
Ronald McNeill Jr. Arrested Again for Walmart Theft
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Ronald Jermone McNeill Jr., a Cheyenne man with an extensive criminal record, is back in custody after reportedly stealing a Shark vacuum and a Skullcandy speaker from Walmart, a store from which he was previously banned. The items were valued at nearly $600.
Four Arrested for Stolen Credit Card Fraud
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Four people are facing felony charges after allegedly using a stolen business credit card to make more than $3,400 in fraudulent purchases at Home Depot stores in Wyoming and Colorado.
James Calkins Arrested for $13K Credit Union Fraud
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A Cheyenne man, James Eric Calkins, 74, has been arrested for allegedly defrauding a local credit union of thousands of dollars using fraudulent checks.
Malaysian Man Charged in Singapore Scam Case
SINGAPORE – A 37-year-old Malaysian man suspected of involvement in government official impersonation scams is expected to be charged on Nov. 15. He is set to face a charge of abetment by conspiracy to assist another person in retaining benefits from criminal conduct.
Joseph O’Connor Ordered to Forfeit £4.1M Crypto
A British man responsible for one of the most high-profile social media hacks in recent years has been ordered to hand over £4.1 million in stolen cryptocurrency. Joseph O’Connor, 26, from Liverpool, was behind the 2020 Twitter—now X—Bitcoin scam in which more than 130 accounts were hijacked, including those belonging to Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Elon Musk, Apple, and Bill Gates.
Bernard Goh Yie Shen Charged Over Cambodia Scam Center
SINGAPORE, Nov 18 — Bernard Goh Yie Shen, 24, a Malaysian national, was charged today for allegedly managing a Cambodia-based scam call centre that defrauded victims in Singapore.
Wayne Soh, Brian Sie Charged in Cambodia Scam Syndicate
SINGAPORE — Two Singaporean men, Wayne Soh You Chen, 27, and Brian Sie Eng Fa, 32, were charged on Nov 17 for allegedly acting as scam callers in a Cambodia-based syndicate targeting victims in Singapore.
Tarun Verma Charged in Halifax Senior Scam Case
HALIFAX — A 25-year-old man, Tarun Verma, has been charged in connection with a scam targeting seniors in Halifax.
Daniela Oliveira Sentenced in Cambodia Over Alleged Drug Case
Daniela Marys Costa Oliveira, 35, from Minas Gerais, Brazil, was sentenced on Wednesday (12) in Cambodia to 2 years and 6 months in prison for drug possession and use. She remains eligible to appeal the sentence.
Shabon Banks Sentenced for Rochester Retail Theft Ring
Rochester, N.Y. — Shabon Banks, 42, of Gates, was sentenced Tuesday to 5 1/3 years in prison for his role in a large-scale retail theft ring in the Rochester area, according to the U.S. District Attorney for the Western District of New York.
Firas Isa Indicted for $10M Crypto Money Laundering
CHICAGO — Firas Isa, 36, founder and CEO of Virtual Assets LLC, also known as Crypto Dispensers, has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly laundering $10 million in proceeds from wire fraud and drug crimes.
Joseph Osinski Jailed for Stealing $967K from Police Lodge
ALLEGHENY COUNTY — Former McKeesport police detective Joseph Osinski has been sentenced to 9 to 18 months in jail and three years of probation after pleading guilty to stealing nearly $1 million from the Allegheny County Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 91.
Michigan Trio Pleads Guilty to $570K Identity Theft
MICHIGAN — Three Michigan residents have pleaded guilty to identity theft and fraud involving over $570,000 in unclaimed property.
Dallas Cargo Theft Ring Busted, $1M Recovered
DALLAS — Five suspects are in custody and $1 million in stolen goods have been recovered after Dallas police intercepted a stolen trailer earlier this month.
Christina Garner, Jeremy Jones Sentenced in Justin Peoples Murder
Over three years after 30-year-old Justin Peoples was shot and stabbed at a gas station in Tracy, California, two individuals have been sentenced for his racially motivated murder.
