Couple alleges scammer sold their Concord property
Real estate fraud is increasing, with scammers impersonating property owners and conducting illicit transactions, leading to significant financial losses.
Man gets 10 years for stealing $20M in nest eggs from 400 US home buyers
A Nigerian man was sentenced for a phishing scheme that defrauded US home buyers of over $20 million.
How Homebuyers Can Protect Themselves Against Real Estate Scams
Real estate fraud is increasingly common, with scams targeting homebuyers throughout the purchasing process.
Man scams older investors in $17M real estate scheme in CA, feds say. 'Took it all'
Brett Barber exploited elderly investors through real estate fraud schemes, resulting in a 15-plus year prison sentence.
Judge described Barber's actions as a form of real violence against vulnerable individuals.
Couple alleges scammer sold their Concord property
Real estate fraud is increasing, with scammers impersonating property owners and conducting illicit transactions, leading to significant financial losses.
Man gets 10 years for stealing $20M in nest eggs from 400 US home buyers
A Nigerian man was sentenced for a phishing scheme that defrauded US home buyers of over $20 million.
How Homebuyers Can Protect Themselves Against Real Estate Scams
Real estate fraud is increasingly common, with scams targeting homebuyers throughout the purchasing process.
Man scams older investors in $17M real estate scheme in CA, feds say. 'Took it all'
Brett Barber exploited elderly investors through real estate fraud schemes, resulting in a 15-plus year prison sentence.
Judge described Barber's actions as a form of real violence against vulnerable individuals.
Tom Girardi found guilty of wire fraud: 'It wasn't a hard decision,' juror says
Tom Girardi was found guilty of wire fraud for embezzling millions from clients, leading to emotional testimonies from victims.
Tom Girardi's underlings warned of likely criminal charges, federal agent testifies
Federal prosecutors are investigating former lawyers at Girardi Keese, indicating potential criminal charges in a case involving over $15 million in fraud.
'A Ponzi scheme'?: Jury left to decide Tom Girardi's fate in fraud trial
Tom Girardi, a once-respected lawyer, faces trial for wire fraud, accused of stealing over $15 million from clients in desperate situations.
Celebrity ex-lawyer Tom Girardi found guilty of stealing from clients: 'Robin-Hood-in-reverse'
Tom Girardi, disbarred attorney, was found guilty of wire fraud for stealing $15 million in client settlement funds.
Former CFO at Tom Girardi's law firm reaches plea deal, agrees to $3.1M forfeiture
Christopher K. Kamon, former CFO, pleads guilty to wire fraud and agrees to forfeit $3.1 million involving fraud at Tom Girardi's firm.
Tom Girardi on the witness stand: 'I wasn't going to 'go steal money''
Tom Girardi insists he never misled clients and that all received what they were owed despite charges of wire fraud exceeding $15 million.
Tom Girardi found guilty of wire fraud: 'It wasn't a hard decision,' juror says
Tom Girardi was found guilty of wire fraud for embezzling millions from clients, leading to emotional testimonies from victims.
Tom Girardi's underlings warned of likely criminal charges, federal agent testifies
Federal prosecutors are investigating former lawyers at Girardi Keese, indicating potential criminal charges in a case involving over $15 million in fraud.
'A Ponzi scheme'?: Jury left to decide Tom Girardi's fate in fraud trial
Tom Girardi, a once-respected lawyer, faces trial for wire fraud, accused of stealing over $15 million from clients in desperate situations.
Celebrity ex-lawyer Tom Girardi found guilty of stealing from clients: 'Robin-Hood-in-reverse'
Tom Girardi, disbarred attorney, was found guilty of wire fraud for stealing $15 million in client settlement funds.
Former CFO at Tom Girardi's law firm reaches plea deal, agrees to $3.1M forfeiture
Christopher K. Kamon, former CFO, pleads guilty to wire fraud and agrees to forfeit $3.1 million involving fraud at Tom Girardi's firm.
Tom Girardi on the witness stand: 'I wasn't going to 'go steal money''
Tom Girardi insists he never misled clients and that all received what they were owed despite charges of wire fraud exceeding $15 million.
Whistleblowers Paint Picture Of Violence At New Folsom Prison | KQED
California prison faces scrutiny from KQED investigation revealing a culture of silence and abuse among staff, leading to serious consequences for incarcerated individuals.
Owners of Colorado funeral home that hid 190 decaying bodies plead guilty
Colorado funeral home owners pleaded guilty to fraud while allegedly misusing funds amid storing decaying bodies and providing fake ashes.
Colorado funeral home owners who let 190 bodies decay plead guilty to fraud
The owners of a Colorado funeral home pleaded guilty to wire fraud after failing to provide services and mishandling bodies.
Fake charity tycoon pleads guilty to siphoning millions from veterans and cancer patients
Richard Zeitlin pleaded guilty to defrauding donors by misrepresenting political action committees as charities, collecting tens of millions for personal gain.
Ex-CFO at Tom Girardi's law firm to plead guilty to wire fraud
Christopher Kamon pleaded guilty to wire fraud, affirming his collusion with Tom Girardi to defraud clients out of settlement money.
Employee Of Brooklyn Moving Company Sentenced For Defrauding Customers
Andre Prince was sentenced to 24 months for his role in a fraudulent moving scheme that exploited customers and held their belongings hostage.
O.C. man took money meant for COVID gloves to buy boats and cars. Now, he's been sentenced for fraud
An Orange County man was sentenced to over seven years in prison for defrauding companies of $3 million during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Owners of Colorado funeral home that hid 190 decaying bodies plead guilty
Colorado funeral home owners pleaded guilty to fraud while allegedly misusing funds amid storing decaying bodies and providing fake ashes.
Colorado funeral home owners who let 190 bodies decay plead guilty to fraud
The owners of a Colorado funeral home pleaded guilty to wire fraud after failing to provide services and mishandling bodies.
Fake charity tycoon pleads guilty to siphoning millions from veterans and cancer patients
Richard Zeitlin pleaded guilty to defrauding donors by misrepresenting political action committees as charities, collecting tens of millions for personal gain.
Ex-CFO at Tom Girardi's law firm to plead guilty to wire fraud
Christopher Kamon pleaded guilty to wire fraud, affirming his collusion with Tom Girardi to defraud clients out of settlement money.
Employee Of Brooklyn Moving Company Sentenced For Defrauding Customers
Andre Prince was sentenced to 24 months for his role in a fraudulent moving scheme that exploited customers and held their belongings hostage.
O.C. man took money meant for COVID gloves to buy boats and cars. Now, he's been sentenced for fraud
An Orange County man was sentenced to over seven years in prison for defrauding companies of $3 million during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Detroit nonprofit CFO admits to stealing $44 million in decades-long scheme-spent money on limos, travel, and clothes
William Smith stole $44 million from the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, leading to significant project delays and his guilty plea to financial crimes.
Ex-Officer of Detroit Nonprofit Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $40 Million
William A. Smith pleaded guilty to embezzling over $40 million from the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, highlighting significant betrayal and community impact.
Two Accused in Alleged Scam Targeting Uber Drivers and Riders with Fake App 'Screwber'
Two men charged with defrauding Uber by using a fake app to illegally collect surge fees.
Broward spa owner used COVID loans for Bentley, luxury shopping spree, feds say
Cassandra Yolanda Clarke fraudulently obtained over $800,000 in COVID-19 loans for personal luxury purchases, including a Bentley and shopping sprees.
Texas man sentenced for money laundering at Richmond-based company
Neil Divers was sentenced to over a year in prison for laundering money from his Richmond-based business, Kodiak Precision, Inc.
Brooklyn federal prosecutors charge crypto CEO in multimillion-dollar international fraud scheme
Horst Jicha, CEO of cryptocurrency platform USI Tech, has been arraigned on charges of securities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering.
Jicha led USI Tech's expansion into the U.S. market and allegedly operated a multilevel marketing scheme, making false guarantees of high investment returns.
Detroit nonprofit CFO admits to stealing $44 million in decades-long scheme-spent money on limos, travel, and clothes
William Smith stole $44 million from the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, leading to significant project delays and his guilty plea to financial crimes.
Ex-Officer of Detroit Nonprofit Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $40 Million
William A. Smith pleaded guilty to embezzling over $40 million from the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, highlighting significant betrayal and community impact.
Two Accused in Alleged Scam Targeting Uber Drivers and Riders with Fake App 'Screwber'
Two men charged with defrauding Uber by using a fake app to illegally collect surge fees.
Broward spa owner used COVID loans for Bentley, luxury shopping spree, feds say
Cassandra Yolanda Clarke fraudulently obtained over $800,000 in COVID-19 loans for personal luxury purchases, including a Bentley and shopping sprees.
Texas man sentenced for money laundering at Richmond-based company
Neil Divers was sentenced to over a year in prison for laundering money from his Richmond-based business, Kodiak Precision, Inc.
Brooklyn federal prosecutors charge crypto CEO in multimillion-dollar international fraud scheme
Horst Jicha, CEO of cryptocurrency platform USI Tech, has been arraigned on charges of securities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering.
Jicha led USI Tech's expansion into the U.S. market and allegedly operated a multilevel marketing scheme, making false guarantees of high investment returns.
Brooklyn Campaign Treasurer Charged for Fraud in Borough President Race
Erlene King's wire fraud case highlights the risks associated with campaign finance systems, especially the misuse of publicly funded matching programs.
Treasurer for 2021 Brooklyn Borough President candidate faces federal fraud charges
Erlene King is charged with wire fraud, accused of defrauding nearly $400,000 from New York City's Campaign Finance Board through a fraudulent donation scheme.
Treasurer for 2021 Brooklyn Borough President candidate faces federal fraud charges
Erlene King, charged with wire fraud, allegedly defrauded NYC's Campaign Finance Board of nearly $400,000 using fake donors and forged documentation.
Brooklyn Campaign Treasurer Charged for Fraud in Borough President Race
Erlene King's wire fraud case highlights the risks associated with campaign finance systems, especially the misuse of publicly funded matching programs.
Treasurer for 2021 Brooklyn Borough President candidate faces federal fraud charges
Erlene King is charged with wire fraud, accused of defrauding nearly $400,000 from New York City's Campaign Finance Board through a fraudulent donation scheme.
Treasurer for 2021 Brooklyn Borough President candidate faces federal fraud charges
Erlene King, charged with wire fraud, allegedly defrauded NYC's Campaign Finance Board of nearly $400,000 using fake donors and forged documentation.
Lab owner pleads guilty to faking COVID test results during pandemic
Zishan Alvi pled guilty to defrauding the government of $83 million through a fraudulent COVID-19 testing scheme.
Caroline Ellison sentenced to two years in jail for role in FTX fraud
Caroline Ellison cooperated with prosecutors in the FTX case, receiving a lighter sentence due to her timely cooperation and substantial assistance in the investigation.
Two Miami PD employees admitted committing two COVID-19 relief frauds worth $50,000
Miami Police Department employees guilty of COVID-19 relief fraud
Misuse of PPP program for personal gain
Chicago rapper G Herbo sentenced to three years probation for fraud involving private jets, a Jamaican villa and 'designer puppies'
G Herbo, a Chicago rapper, was sentenced to three years of probation on federal wire fraud charges for using stolen identities to fund luxury purchases.
His defense team requested probation, while the prosecution requested prison time and supervised release.
Wright grew up in a troubled Chicago neighborhood plagued by gang violence.
Man pleads guilty to stealing $5M in canola crop in California. He bought homes, feds say
Shawn Sawa pleaded guilty to stealing almost $5 million worth of canola crop and could face 20 years in prison.
Sawa and Richard Best carried out the scheme to sell the stolen canola and used the stolen money for personal expenses.