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 …
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Two men accused of defrauding a Petersburg resident in a $100,000 phone scam have pleaded guilty to federal theft charges. One has been released, while the other awaits sentencing in …
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Two Romanian nationals charged in Oregon bank fraud, identity theft case An indictment unsealed on Friday, October 24, charges Lucian Sulitanu and Rexona Caldararu with multiple counts of bank fraud …
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) – Two individuals were arrested in connection with a PayPal scam that defrauded a Ross County resident of approximately $59,000, according to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office. …
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Federal authorities in Los Angeles announced two major criminal cases Thursday involving fraud schemes tied to California’s public homelessness programs, resulting in one arrest in Beverly Hills and charges against …
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BREMERON, Wash. — Kevin Buchin, 42, was arrested again on Thursday, October 9, while driving north on Interstate 5 near Chehalis, after being previously arrested in May on suspicion of …
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FRESNO, Calif. — A former Fresno police detective has been arrested following a joint federal and state investigation into allegations that he stole more than $60,000 in cash from the …
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Former Prophecy Asset Management CEO Charged in $294 Million Securities Fraud Scheme
Federal prosecutors have charged Jeffrey Spotts, 58, of Summit, New Jersey, with orchestrating a $294 million securities fraud conspiracy while serving as CEO and co-founder of Prophecy Asset Management LP, …
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DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) — A 22-year-old man is behind bars after allegedly scamming an elderly resident out of more than $20,000 in a sophisticated bank fraud scheme. According to …
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EDINA, Minn. — A 49-year-old man from Edina, Mark Erjavec, is facing federal charges for allegedly defrauding COVID-19 relief programs out of nearly $975,000 intended to support small businesses during …