Fake Black Lives Matter Leader Imprisoned for Stealing George Floyd Donations, Using Funds to Go Shopping
Tyree Conyers-Page was sentenced to prison time after creating a fake non-profit organization associated with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement to defraud donors and supporters of the cause.
Postal Worker Who Swiped Over a Million Dollars in Checks from the Mail Also Stole Taxpayer Money in COVID Scam: Feds
A St. Louis postal worker is facing serious charges for allegedly stealing over $1.5 million in checks and scamming COVID relief funds.
'Corrupt' Florida Condo Board President Accused of Terrorizing Residents to Hide Spectacular List of Crimes
A condo board president is accused of multiple felony charges for embezzling $1.5 million from unit owners.
Elderly Man Falls for Fake Pop-Up Accusing Him of Buying Child Porn, Agrees to Hand Over Thousands of Dollars to Scammers
Two men are charged in connection with online scams that totaled to nearly $500K.
Expelled Republican George Santos to admit to fraud after previously denying multiple charges
The case is set to go to trial in September. Charges include lying to Congress about his wealth and using campaign contributions to pay for personal expenses
Financial fraud, romance scams skim U.S. elders of 27 billion in one year
Hispanic older adults are, after Whites, the second most affected demography by financial crimes against consumers
US Accuses 17 Additional Individuals in $300 Million Crypto Pyramid Scheme Targeting About 40,000 Latino Investors
The scam was facilitated through the company CryptoFX
The $12.5 Billion Fraud That Has Shocked Vietnam
Retired nurse Nga put her life savings into a bond at Vietnam's SCB bank, but now cannot access her money after being caught up with tens of thousands in a multibillion-dollar scam that has shocked the nation.
DOJ Says Two Men Arrested for Allegedly Staging Robberies to Make 'Victims' Eligible for U Visa
The U visa provides immigration benefits to victims or witnesses of violent crime
At New York Trial, A Defiant, Angry Trump Erupts
Among the glittering chandeliers and wooden benches of a stately and solemn New York City courtroom, Donald Trump took the stand Monday, raising his right hand and swearing his testimony would be truthful.
Bankman-Fried Dodges Questions During His US Crypto Trial
Bankman-Fried was scheduled to take the witness stand after three weeks of devastating testimony for the 31-year-old crypto wunderkind, accused of stealing billions of dollars from clients.
Naval Mystery: Mexican Authorities Investigate Disappearance of Oil Vessel
Campeche State's Attorney General's Office is inquiring about the illegal disappearance of Caballo Azteca, an offshore support ship used by bankrupt oil services firm Oceanografía.
Illegal Premier League Streaming Results In Imprisonment For TV Fraud Gang
Their operation considered the largest of its kind, generated over £7 million from approximately 50,000 subscribers.
NYC Conman Threatens To Jump From High Rise Window After FBI Brings Search Warrant
Ian Mitchell, 35, allegedly broke a window inside an apartment inside the 72-story CitySpire condominium building and tried to climb out.
Crypto Ponzi Scheme Targets Latino Residents
Several homes have been in touch with authorities to report being victims of a cryptocurrency Ponzi scam operated by employees of CryptoFX, LLC.
Former Guatemalan Police Chief Convicted Of US Visa Fraud
A former Guatemalan police chief has been found guilty of lying on his immigration papers.
Jamaica’s Government Asks FBI To Help Investigate Usain Bolt’s Account Fraud
The FBI will reportedly get involved in the investigation of a Jamaican investment firm that reportedly stole $12 million from the account of Olympian Usain Bolt.
Incumbent Argentinian Vice President Found Guilty Of Corruption By Country’s Court
The sitting Vice President of Argentina was convicted by a court of law on Tuesday for corruption as she is sentenced to six years in prison that she is unlikely to serve.
‘Fraudulent, Discriminatory Scheme’: Martha’s Vineyard Migrants Sue Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Over Civil Rights Violation
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is being sued by the Venezuelan migrants he sent to Martha's Vineyard for fraud, alleging that he had provided them false information to get them on the plane.
Woman Forged Cancer Diagnosis To Escape Jail Time For Fraud
A woman in California was sentenced on Tuesday to an extra two years in jail after she attempted to get out of serving her original prison sentence by faking cancer.
Man Wanted For Fraud Found On Broken-Down Jetski At Sea After Trying To Flee US
A Cuban national who is wanted in America for filing fraudulent health care claims worth millions was arrested on Monday after attempting to flee the United States on a jet ski.
Scammer Forged Trump Pardon To Elude Authorities While Running Fake Christian Nonprofit
A Florida fraudster who ran a fake Christian nonprofit and attempted to use a dubious Trump pardon to get some of the money he stole released was charged on Wednesday with multiple counts of fraud.
Man Who Defrauded COVID-19 Relief Funds To Buy Rare Pokémon Card Handed 3-Year Sentence
Vinath Oudomsine, a Georgia resident who claims to run a small entertainment business, has been sentenced to three years in prison for using COVID relief funds to buy a rare Pokémon card.
Conman Posed As CIA Spy To Swindle Millions From Billionaire, Philanthropist Michael Goguen
On Thursday, a fake CIA veteran was sentenced to six years in prison for embezzling over $2 million of his venture capitalist boss’ cash after pleading guilty last year to bamboozling the billionaire into spending millions of dollars to run “off the books” private paramilitary missions.
‘Tinder Swindler’ Simon Leviev Falls Victim To Instagram Grifting Amid Real Diamond Magnate Family’s Move To Sue Him Over Stolen Identity
The notorious “Tinder Swindler” got the taste of his own medicine after a pair of tricksters scammed him to fork out more than $7,000, promising they could have his Instagram account verified and get rid of all the fake accounts under his name.
Will Joe Biden Pardon Hunter Biden's Embattled Pal Who Defrauded Native Americans?
Businessman and Hunter Biden associate Devon Archer has been sentenced to a year in prison on Monday for defrauding a Native American tribe of over $60 million.
Socialite Scammer, Serial Grifter Anna Delvey Gains Celebrity Fan Julia Fox After Netflix Series
So-called German heiress Anna Delvey has gained more popularity in the criminal space after her fraudulent schemes were featured in Netflix’s new docuseries “Inventing Anna.” For four years, the conwoman infiltrated the circles of monied socialites in New York City, ultimately scamming contacts out of $275,000.
Greedy Mother Faked 7-Year-Old Daughter's Terminal Illness To Make Money; Child Dies After Unnecessary Operation
Kelly Turner has been sentenced to 16 years in prison on Wednesday after she reportedly faked her daughter's illnesses before she purposely killed her after defrauding the state and several charities.
Crypto Investor, Rapper Wife Nabbed Laundering $4.5 Billion In Defrauded Bitcoin
On Tuesday, the U.S. Justice Department announced its biggest-ever cryptocurrency theft following the seizure of a record-breaking $3.6 billion in Bitcoin tied to the hacking of digital currency exchange Bitfinex in 2016, resulting in the arrest of a husband-and-wife team of alleged money launderers in Manhattan.
Elderly National Lottery Fraudster Faces More Years In Prison If He Does Not Hand Over Assets
Lottery fraudster and convicted rapist Edward Putman faces six more years in prison if he fails to hand over more than £900,000 ($1.2 million) within three months.