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fromBoston.com
9 hours ago

Former VA employee charged with fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 benefits

Jesus Abreu, 38, of Brockton, was indicted on three counts of wire fraud, having allegedly submitted an application for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan in July 2020 and received $32,400.
US news
Retirement
fromBoston.com
8 hours ago

Winthrop man charged with Social Security fraud, concealment

Kenneth Riel was charged with Social Security fraud, allegedly receiving $88,383 in stolen benefits over four years.
NYC LGBT
fromDailycaller
6 hours ago

New York DA Opens Investigation Into Eric Swalwell Sex Assault Allegations

A criminal investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell has been launched following sexual assault allegations from a former staffer and other women.
Healthcare
fromCbsnews
9 hours ago

Fighting for health care claim approvals

Insurance companies often delay or deny necessary medical treatments, causing significant emotional and physical distress for patients.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Boy, 9, rescued after being locked in his father's van in France for over a year

A nine-year-old boy was rescued after being locked in his father's van for 18 months in eastern France.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

EXCLUSIVE: I-Team confronts couple paying SF homeless for fake signatures on petitions

State investigators are seeking video evidence of a couple allegedly paying homeless individuals to sign petitions in San Francisco.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Retired Mass. State Police sergeant pleads guilty in PPP fraud scheme

Damian Halfkenny, 54, of Boston, was charged with one count of wire fraud, U.S. Attorney Leah Foley's office said. A plea hearing has not yet been scheduled.
Boston
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

San Jose faces legal heat over mental health crisis calls - San Jose Spotlight

Civil rights organizations are pressuring San Jose to improve mental health emergency response by diverting calls from police to crisis teams.
#snap
NYC parents
fromBronx Times
2 days ago

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | The personal impact of new SNAP work rules on Bronx residents - Bronx Times

New federal SNAP work requirements affect 120,000 New Yorkers, mandating documentation of work or training to maintain benefits.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago
Agriculture

Agriculture's failure to force SNAP card upgrades is causing $555M in lost benefits, watchdog says

NYC parents
fromBronx Times
2 days ago

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | The personal impact of new SNAP work rules on Bronx residents - Bronx Times

New federal SNAP work requirements affect 120,000 New Yorkers, mandating documentation of work or training to maintain benefits.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago
Agriculture

Agriculture's failure to force SNAP card upgrades is causing $555M in lost benefits, watchdog says

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Mamdani confirms probe of probation chief after lawsuit alleges firing over DOI complaint tied to alleged relationship

Allegations against probation commissioner Sharun Goodwin are under investigation following a lawsuit from a former investigator claiming wrongful termination.
#bribery-investigation
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
2 days ago

NYC council member, Hochul aide rally as supporters decry federal bribery probe

A New York City Council member and her sister are under federal investigation for potential bribery related to migrant shelter contracts, but have not been charged.
NYC politics
fromFox News
1 week ago

NYC Dem, Hochul aide under investigation over alleged migrant shelter bribes

Federal prosecutors are investigating potential bribery involving a New York City Council member and her sister related to migrant shelter funding.
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
2 days ago

NYC council member, Hochul aide rally as supporters decry federal bribery probe

A New York City Council member and her sister are under federal investigation for potential bribery related to migrant shelter contracts, but have not been charged.
NYC politics
fromFox News
1 week ago

NYC Dem, Hochul aide under investigation over alleged migrant shelter bribes

Federal prosecutors are investigating potential bribery involving a New York City Council member and her sister related to migrant shelter funding.
Poker
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

Ex Philadelphia probation officer sentenced in illegal gambling case

A former probation officer was sentenced for running an illegal sports betting operation, facing jail time, home confinement, and financial penalties.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Oakland fired its Human Services director after just 5 months

Dr. Jason Lester was terminated from his role as head of Oakland's Human Services Department after five months due to conflicts with city officials.
fromPadailypost
3 days ago

Health care sales tax campaign under investigation

The FPPC wants to know if county government funds were used on Measure A campaign mailers, following complaints from the Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association and Libertarian Party of Santa Clara County.
SF politics
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

We All Hate AI, but if You're Poor, It Can Really Ruin Your Life

Luxury brands are emphasizing human artistry over AI to maintain exclusivity and appeal to consumers' desire for authenticity.
#reproductive-rights
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Warning issued over precarious' state of long-term adult social care in England

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Universal credit health benefit reform sees cut for new claimants this week

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and welfare reforms, emphasizing the importance of unbiased reporting.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Warning issued over precarious' state of long-term adult social care in England

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Universal credit health benefit reform sees cut for new claimants this week

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and welfare reforms, emphasizing the importance of unbiased reporting.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Democrats accuse ICE of creating disappearances' on US soil

Lawmakers claim DHS's unreliable detainee locator system is causing disappearances of individuals detained by immigration authorities.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

Government official impersonation scam complaints doubled in 2025, FBI report shows

Complaints of government impersonation scams nearly doubled from 2024 to 2025, resulting in approximately $800 million in losses.
#medicaid
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago
Healthcare

Trump Admin Admits Majorly Inflated Medicaid Numbers Were Used to Justify Fraud Probe

The Trump administration admitted to using inflated Medicaid figures for a fraud probe, raising questions about its nationwide crackdown on alleged abuse.
fromFortune
2 days ago
Healthcare

'It's really slapdash': Trump administration coughs up to egregious errors to justify New York health fraud probe | Fortune

The Trump administration admitted to a significant error in Medicaid fraud probe figures, undermining its anti-fraud campaign in Democratic states.
Healthcare
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Admin Admits Majorly Inflated Medicaid Numbers Were Used to Justify Fraud Probe

The Trump administration admitted to using inflated Medicaid figures for a fraud probe, raising questions about its nationwide crackdown on alleged abuse.
Healthcare
fromFortune
2 days ago

'It's really slapdash': Trump administration coughs up to egregious errors to justify New York health fraud probe | Fortune

The Trump administration admitted to a significant error in Medicaid fraud probe figures, undermining its anti-fraud campaign in Democratic states.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

California officials charge 21 people in hospice fraud ring exceeding $250 million

California officials uncovered a multimillion-dollar scheme involving stolen identities to fraudulently bill for hospice services through government insurance.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
2 days ago

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Over half of students in the shelter system were chronically absent, highlighting the need for increased support from city and state authorities.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Legal Aid Society sues DHS, ICE for racial profiling and unlawful arrests | amNewYork

A class action lawsuit was filed against federal agencies for unlawful racial profiling and detaining Latino individuals based on their appearance or language.
#bribery
NYC politics
fromSpectrumlocalnews
3 days ago

Hochul aide rallies with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

A federal bribery investigation involves a New York City Council member and her sister, who have not been charged with any crime.
NYC politics
fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago

Feds investigating NYC Council member, Hochul aide in possible migrant shelter kickback scheme

Federal prosecutors are investigating potential bribery involving NYC Council member Farah Louis and her sister related to migrant shelter funding.
Brooklyn
fromSpectrumlocalnews
1 week ago

Feds probe whether council member, Hochul aide took bribes

Federal prosecutors are investigating potential bribery involving a New York City Council member and her sister related to migrant shelter funding.
NYC politics
fromAol
1 week ago

Feds probe NYC councilor, Hochul staffer, in migrant shelter bribery case

Federal prosecutors are investigating a New York City Council member and her sister for alleged bribery related to migrant shelter funding.
NYC politics
fromSpectrumlocalnews
3 days ago

Hochul aide rallies with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

A federal bribery investigation involves a New York City Council member and her sister, who have not been charged with any crime.
NYC politics
fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago

Feds investigating NYC Council member, Hochul aide in possible migrant shelter kickback scheme

Federal prosecutors are investigating potential bribery involving NYC Council member Farah Louis and her sister related to migrant shelter funding.
Brooklyn
fromSpectrumlocalnews
1 week ago

Feds probe whether council member, Hochul aide took bribes

Federal prosecutors are investigating potential bribery involving a New York City Council member and her sister related to migrant shelter funding.
NYC politics
fromAol
1 week ago

Feds probe NYC councilor, Hochul staffer, in migrant shelter bribery case

Federal prosecutors are investigating a New York City Council member and her sister for alleged bribery related to migrant shelter funding.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

NYS corrections worker and felon boyfriend indicted for pimping out child

A corrections employee and her inmate partner were indicted for running a prostitution ring, including trafficking a child.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Bracing for federal cuts, some states are already paring back Medicaid services

Doulas provide essential support for childbirth in remote areas, but Montana's Medicaid reimbursement for their services has been postponed due to budget issues.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Struggling families like mine don't talk about the cost of living any more now it's the cost of survival | Ella Michalski

War exacerbates living standards, leading to a persistent cost of survival crisis for families struggling to meet basic needs.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Parents say abuses at shuttered Brooklyn day care highlight oversight gaps

A revoked day care owner reopened a facility that was later closed due to child abuse allegations and systemic oversight issues in NYC child care.
fromKqed
5 days ago

Hundreds of Thousands Could Be Booted From CalFresh and Medi-Cal. This Bill Aims to Help | KQED

House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that the work requirement helps 'return the dignity of work to young men who need to be out working instead of playing video games all day.' However, Saucedo countered that most benefit recipients are already employed, and research indicates that such requirements do not enhance employment or earnings.
California
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | Hochul running mate Adrienne Adams funneled $435K to migrant shelter tied to federal probe

Adrienne Adams allocated $435,000 to a nonprofit under federal corruption investigation, raising concerns about misuse of taxpayer funds.
#hospice-fraud
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Colossal hospice scheme cost California millions, officials say amid intensifying Trump feud

Twenty-one individuals are charged in a hospice fraud scheme that defrauded California's medical system of $267 million.
California
fromCalifornia Post
2 weeks ago

House Oversight Committee launches probe into 'rampant' hospice fraud in California

California is under investigation for hospice fraud costing taxpayers over $100 million, involving ghost hospices billing Medicare from non-existent locations.
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Colossal hospice scheme cost California millions, officials say amid intensifying Trump feud

Twenty-one individuals are charged in a hospice fraud scheme that defrauded California's medical system of $267 million.
California
fromCalifornia Post
2 weeks ago

House Oversight Committee launches probe into 'rampant' hospice fraud in California

California is under investigation for hospice fraud costing taxpayers over $100 million, involving ghost hospices billing Medicare from non-existent locations.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Friendship fraud: warnings of rise in insidious' scam targeting older people

Friendship fraud targets older individuals, exploiting their loneliness and leading to significant financial losses through small, repeated requests for money.
#corruption
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Councilmember Investigated Over Possible Bribes In Shelter Contracting, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Councilmember Farah Louis is under federal investigation for allegedly steering shelter contracts in exchange for benefits.
Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
1 week ago

Federal investigation targets NYC council member and sister over shelter deals

Federal authorities are investigating New York City Council member Farah Louis and her sister for possible corruption related to city contracts for migrant shelters.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Councilmember Investigated Over Possible Bribes In Shelter Contracting, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Councilmember Farah Louis is under federal investigation for allegedly steering shelter contracts in exchange for benefits.
Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
1 week ago

Federal investigation targets NYC council member and sister over shelter deals

Federal authorities are investigating New York City Council member Farah Louis and her sister for possible corruption related to city contracts for migrant shelters.
NYC parents
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Is Mandated Reporting Racist? What Families Must Know

Low reporting standards and systemic racism lead to unjust CPS reports, disproportionately affecting Black and Brown families.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
1 week ago

4 arrested in corruption investigation linked to NYC homeless shelter operator, AP source says

Federal authorities arrested four individuals linked to a Brooklyn nonprofit under investigation for alleged bribery and misuse of city funds for homeless shelters.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Federal prosecutors investigating if NYC Council member, Hochul aide took bribes to help migrant shelter provider: report

Federal prosecutors are investigating Brooklyn officials for possible bribery related to contracts for a migrant shelter provider.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
1 week ago

4 arrested in corruption investigation linked to NYC homeless shelter operator, AP source says

Federal authorities arrested four individuals linked to a Brooklyn nonprofit under investigation for alleged bribery and misuse of city funds for homeless shelters.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Federal prosecutors investigating if NYC Council member, Hochul aide took bribes to help migrant shelter provider: report

Federal prosecutors are investigating Brooklyn officials for possible bribery related to contracts for a migrant shelter provider.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'Why we want child abuse nursery held accountable'

Parents of children abused at a London nursery criticize Camden Council for refusing to investigate safeguarding failures, citing conflict of interest concerns.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

MPs threaten fresh inquiry into carers allowance scandal amid redress delays

MPs are considering a new inquiry into the DWP's handling of the carers allowance scandal due to ongoing issues with overpayment bills.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

Trump's anti-fraud task force poised to scrutinize benefits programs

The White House established an anti-fraud task force to combat fraud in federally-funded benefits programs through funding withholding, increased data-sharing, and enhanced eligibility enforcement.
#healthcare-fraud
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

SoCal hospice owners bilked taxpayers for millions in false claims, federal officials say

Eight people were arrested for a scheme to defraud Medicare of over $50 million through sham hospice facilities in Southern California.
Healthcare
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CBS Reports California Hospice Industry 'Ripe for Fraud'

California's hospice industry faces widespread fraud involving identity theft, overbilling, and hundreds of questionable facilities costing taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Inquiry launched into HMRC anti-fraud scheme that wrongly cut child benefits

The UK's National Audit Office is investigating an HMRC anti-fraud scheme that wrongly stripped 23,794 families of child benefit payments using flawed Home Office travel records that failed to document return journeys.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Casey's review of adult social care offers hope | Letters

Local authorities must stabilize existing systems through adequate funding and joint commissioning to enable a successful national care service transition.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

The threats to Minnesota's Medicaid funds are unprecedented. Other states could be next

Medicaid fraud investigations in Minnesota threaten funding for essential services for vulnerable populations, including children with disabilities, raising concerns about unprecedented disruption to healthcare coverage.
fromBloomberglaw
1 month ago

Punching In: Labor Department Watchdog Pressed on His Future

I'm here on this panel today answering your questions as the inspector general. I hope if you are indeed doing this that you do resign. I am well aware of the Hatch Act. The inspector general is currently heading an investigation into both Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who is accused of committing travel fraud and having an affair with her bodyguard, and the secretary's husband Shawn DeRemer, who allegedly assaulted at least two female department employees.
US politics
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Federal Bill Would Upgrade EBT Cards to Prevent 'Skimming' Thefts

EBT card theft is a huge, huge problem. In New York alone, in the first six months of last year, $14 million of SNAP benefits were stolen. We get these complaints all the time to our office.
US politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Families 'failed' by trust meet ahead of inquiry

uncover failures in care and look at the concerning number of patient deaths by suicide at the trust over the past 10 years
Public health
Higher education
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

'Ghost students' stealing millions in financial aid from CA community colleges, investigation finds

Online "ghost student" scammers use stolen or fake identities to enroll in community colleges and collect financial aid, costing millions and overwhelming admissions staff.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

L.A. homeless services fraudster spent millions on luxury lifestyle, authorities charge

A nonprofit operator is accused of stealing $23 million in homelessness funds and spending it on luxury goods, vacations, and private properties.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

In lawsuit, Minnesota accuses Trump administration of 'weaponizing' Medicaid funding

Minnesota sued the Trump administration for withholding approximately $250 million in federal Medicaid matching funds, alleging political punishment amid fraud investigation claims.
#medicaid-funding
fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Medicaid funding to Minnesota to 'temporarily halt' over fraud concerns, JD Vance says | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Medicaid funding to Minnesota to 'temporarily halt' over fraud concerns, JD Vance says | Fortune

Healthcare
fromFox News
1 month ago

Dr Oz alleges widespread fraud in New York's $100B Medicaid program, demands Hochul respond

CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz is investigating New York's Medicaid program for widespread fraud, citing spending that far exceeds national averages and requesting detailed information within 30 days.
#hmrc
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Council accused of 'intimidating' homeless families

Families in Lambeth report intimidating unannounced housing-officer visits, unexpected relocation notices outside London, and stress as the council seeks large temporary-accommodation cost savings.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on long waits for disability benefits: the system should not push people closer to poverty | Editorial

Pip is designed to support disabled people with the additional costs of daily living and mobility, yet for many claimants it has instead become a source of prolonged uncertainty, financial hardship and distress. Waiting months and in some cases more than a year for a decision can push people into debt, rent arrears and poverty, especially as Pip unlocks other support such as carer's allowance.
UK news
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: Tax dollars should fund children's education, not attorneys' fees in child sex abuse cases

AB 218 litigation diverts school funds to attorneys, causing teacher and program cuts while enriching trial lawyers at students' expense.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Democrats Need to Take Welfare Fraud Seriously

Massive welfare fraud in Minnesota exposed systemic oversight failures that demand stronger state and federal safeguards to prevent large-scale abuse and restore public trust.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

State audit faults oversight of homeless program vouchers amNewYork

A New York State Comptroller audit of New York City's program to provide vouchers to help people in danger of eviction obtain housing found poor conditions, high rents and failure to qualify some seeking help. The audit by the state comptroller's office of the program that pays landlords rent subsidies for those at risk of homelessness said weak oversight and administrative lapses resulted in rising costs and placing some vulnerable families in unsafe housing.
US politics
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