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East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Oakland man charged with pocketing $50,000 check from Steph and Ayesha Curry meant for local boxing club

Federal charges against Howard Solomon for embezzling a $50,000 donation intended for a boxing club highlight serious nonprofit abuses.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Former director of Oakland youth boxing program charged with embezzlement

Former Oakland nonprofit leader faces federal charges for embezzlement and fraud.
Allegations include misuse of funds for personal purchases and a high-profile donation.
Association's interim director expresses resilience amidst controversy.
fromSFGATE
4 days ago
Non-profit organizations

Bay Area executive admits to embezzling from nonprofit supported by Steph Curry

Howard Solomon embezzled over $500,000 from a Bay Area nonprofit he led, using funds for personal expenses over several years.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Golden State Warriors

Nonprofit ex-director to admit stealing $50k donation from Steph and Ayesha

Howard Solomon is pleading guilty to embezzlement and fraud, involving funds misappropriated from a nonprofit organization.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Oakland man charged with pocketing $50,000 check from Steph and Ayesha Curry meant for local boxing club

Federal charges against Howard Solomon for embezzling a $50,000 donation intended for a boxing club highlight serious nonprofit abuses.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Former director of Oakland youth boxing program charged with embezzlement

Former Oakland nonprofit leader faces federal charges for embezzlement and fraud.
Allegations include misuse of funds for personal purchases and a high-profile donation.
Association's interim director expresses resilience amidst controversy.
fromSFGATE
4 days ago
Non-profit organizations

Bay Area executive admits to embezzling from nonprofit supported by Steph Curry

Howard Solomon embezzled over $500,000 from a Bay Area nonprofit he led, using funds for personal expenses over several years.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Golden State Warriors

Nonprofit ex-director to admit stealing $50k donation from Steph and Ayesha

Howard Solomon is pleading guilty to embezzlement and fraud, involving funds misappropriated from a nonprofit organization.
more#nonprofit
#fraud
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Trial awaits for ex-Caltrain manager charged with building secret apartment inside station

A former Caltrain manager faces trial for misusing funds to build a secret apartment.
His co-defendant, who pled no contest, will testify against him.
California
fromSacramento Bee
6 months ago

Law firm's CFO helped 'Real Housewives' husband steal millions from clients, feds say

Christopher Kamon helped attorney Thomas Girardi steal millions from clients, leading to his guilty plea and revealing a pattern of extensive fraud.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Boston food

Former high-ranking Keolis employee sentenced for stealing $8.5 million from MBTA commuter rail

A former Keolis engineer was sentenced to over five years in prison for stealing $8.5 million intended for the commuter rail system.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Crime and Public Safety | Union City company owner gave homeless man a job, set up arraigned marriage, and forgave him for theft. He repaid them by stealing $4.3 million, DA says

Trust can lead to vulnerability in business relationships.
Betrayal by someone close can have devastating financial consequences.
Ignoring red flags can result in significant losses.
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Worker burns down CA shop to hide theft of $740K, feds say. 'Will go out with a bang'

A former bookkeeper was sentenced for burning down her employer's business to hide a theft of nearly $750,000.
fromWashington Post
5 months ago
US news

Former treasurer in Arizona admits to embezzling $38M over a decade

Elizabeth Gutfahr embezzled over $38 million as Santa Cruz County treasurer through illegal wire transfers, leading to her guilty plea.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Trial awaits for ex-Caltrain manager charged with building secret apartment inside station

A former Caltrain manager faces trial for misusing funds to build a secret apartment.
His co-defendant, who pled no contest, will testify against him.
California
fromSacramento Bee
6 months ago

Law firm's CFO helped 'Real Housewives' husband steal millions from clients, feds say

Christopher Kamon helped attorney Thomas Girardi steal millions from clients, leading to his guilty plea and revealing a pattern of extensive fraud.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Boston food

Former high-ranking Keolis employee sentenced for stealing $8.5 million from MBTA commuter rail

A former Keolis engineer was sentenced to over five years in prison for stealing $8.5 million intended for the commuter rail system.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Crime and Public Safety | Union City company owner gave homeless man a job, set up arraigned marriage, and forgave him for theft. He repaid them by stealing $4.3 million, DA says

Trust can lead to vulnerability in business relationships.
Betrayal by someone close can have devastating financial consequences.
Ignoring red flags can result in significant losses.
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Worker burns down CA shop to hide theft of $740K, feds say. 'Will go out with a bang'

A former bookkeeper was sentenced for burning down her employer's business to hide a theft of nearly $750,000.
fromWashington Post
5 months ago
US news

Former treasurer in Arizona admits to embezzling $38M over a decade

Elizabeth Gutfahr embezzled over $38 million as Santa Cruz County treasurer through illegal wire transfers, leading to her guilty plea.
more#fraud
#marine-le-pen
France politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Tuesday Briefing: A Shock Ruling in France

Marine Le Pen has been disqualified from public office for five years following an embezzlement conviction, impacting her political future.
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
4 weeks ago

What next for Marine Le Pen and the French far right?

Marine Le Pen has been barred from holding political office due to embezzlement of funds related to 'fake jobs' in the European Parliament.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Marine Le Pen verdict leaves supporters and critics uneasy DW 04/01/2025

Marine Le Pen has been sentenced to four years for embezzlement, impacting her future in politics.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Marine Le Pen barred from running for French presidency in 2027

Marine Le Pen has been barred from the 2027 presidential election due to a court ruling on embezzlement of European parliament funds.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

France braced as far right and leftwing parties plan rallies in wake of Le Pen decision

The far-right in France is rallying to protest Marine Le Pen's conviction, framing it as a defense of democracy.
France politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Tuesday Briefing: A Shock Ruling in France

Marine Le Pen has been disqualified from public office for five years following an embezzlement conviction, impacting her political future.
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
4 weeks ago

What next for Marine Le Pen and the French far right?

Marine Le Pen has been barred from holding political office due to embezzlement of funds related to 'fake jobs' in the European Parliament.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Marine Le Pen verdict leaves supporters and critics uneasy DW 04/01/2025

Marine Le Pen has been sentenced to four years for embezzlement, impacting her future in politics.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Marine Le Pen barred from running for French presidency in 2027

Marine Le Pen has been barred from the 2027 presidential election due to a court ruling on embezzlement of European parliament funds.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

France braced as far right and leftwing parties plan rallies in wake of Le Pen decision

The far-right in France is rallying to protest Marine Le Pen's conviction, framing it as a defense of democracy.
more#marine-le-pen
#legal-case
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Boston food

Former Boston bank teller pleads guilty to taking over $180,000 from customers

A Saugus bank teller embezzled over $180,000 and committed aggravated identity theft.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

Former Building Superintendent Charged With Stealing From Older Tenant

A former building superintendent is accused of embezzling over $350,000 from a vulnerable tenant she befriended and took advantage of.
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago
Boston real estate

Mass. man accused of embezzling more than $300K from elderly family member

A Chelmsford man embezzled over $300,000 from an elderly family member he was appointed to care for.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Boston food

Former Boston bank teller pleads guilty to taking over $180,000 from customers

A Saugus bank teller embezzled over $180,000 and committed aggravated identity theft.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

Former Building Superintendent Charged With Stealing From Older Tenant

A former building superintendent is accused of embezzling over $350,000 from a vulnerable tenant she befriended and took advantage of.
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago
Boston real estate

Mass. man accused of embezzling more than $300K from elderly family member

A Chelmsford man embezzled over $300,000 from an elderly family member he was appointed to care for.
more#legal-case
#nicola-sturgeon
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK news

Nicola Sturgeon no longer under investigation over SNP fraud claims

Nicola Sturgeon is no longer under investigation in the SNP funds mishandling case, according to Police Scotland.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK news

Peter Murrell in court charged with embezzlement

Peter Murrell, former SNP chief executive, faces embezzlement charges as part of a prolonged investigation into party finances.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK news

Nicola Sturgeon no longer under investigation over SNP fraud claims

Nicola Sturgeon is no longer under investigation in the SNP funds mishandling case, according to Police Scotland.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK news

Peter Murrell in court charged with embezzlement

Peter Murrell, former SNP chief executive, faces embezzlement charges as part of a prolonged investigation into party finances.
more#nicola-sturgeon
#georgia
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Georgia sentences imprisoned former president Saakashvili to a further 9 years behind bars

The Independent aims to provide accessible, unbiased journalism amidst significant news events in the US and abroad.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
UK news

Georgia: Ex-President Saakashvili jailed for 9 more years DW 03/12/2025

Mikheil Saakashvili was sentenced to nine years in prison for embezzlement, igniting protests from his supporters.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Georgia sentences imprisoned former president Saakashvili to a further 9 years behind bars

The Independent aims to provide accessible, unbiased journalism amidst significant news events in the US and abroad.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
UK news

Georgia: Ex-President Saakashvili jailed for 9 more years DW 03/12/2025

Mikheil Saakashvili was sentenced to nine years in prison for embezzlement, igniting protests from his supporters.
more#georgia
fromEater SF
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Lawsuit Accuses Co-Owner of Healdsburg's Michelin-Recognized Molti Amici of Stealing a $23K Bottle of Wine

Molti Amici, a highly anticipated restaurant, closed unexpectedly due to financial issues and allegations of fraud among its co-owners.
#financial-misconduct
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

St. John Bosco coach Jason Negro embezzled money, paid football players' tuition in cash, lawsuit alleges

Former employees of St. John Bosco allege football coach Jason Negro embezzled funds while bypassing financial oversight, leading to wrongful terminations for whistleblowing.
fromBoston.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Mass. woman indicted for allegedly embezzling $200K from N.H. charity she ran

A former nonprofit director was indicted for embezzling nearly $200,000 from her organization, using funds for personal expenses over two years.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

St. John Bosco coach Jason Negro embezzled money, paid football players' tuition in cash, lawsuit alleges

Former employees of St. John Bosco allege football coach Jason Negro embezzled funds while bypassing financial oversight, leading to wrongful terminations for whistleblowing.
fromBoston.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Mass. woman indicted for allegedly embezzling $200K from N.H. charity she ran

A former nonprofit director was indicted for embezzling nearly $200,000 from her organization, using funds for personal expenses over two years.
more#financial-misconduct
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
East Bay (California)

Bay Area postal worker charged with stealing a large quantity of mail' on the job

A woman was charged with embezzling mail while working for the Postal Service, facing potential prison time.
#real-estate
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

A Vietnamese tycoon is scrambling to raise $9B to avoid execution

Truong My Lan's appeal against a death sentence was rejected as she aims to raise $9 billion to avoid execution.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago
Boston

Success Real Estate in Boston mysteriously shuts down

SUCCESS Real Estate abruptly closed, halting new business operations amid speculation of potential financial misconduct.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

A Vietnamese tycoon is scrambling to raise $9B to avoid execution

Truong My Lan's appeal against a death sentence was rejected as she aims to raise $9 billion to avoid execution.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago
Boston

Success Real Estate in Boston mysteriously shuts down

SUCCESS Real Estate abruptly closed, halting new business operations amid speculation of potential financial misconduct.
more#real-estate
#financial-crime
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Vietnam court upholds tycoon's death sentence for $12bn bank fraud

Truong My Lan could avoid execution by repaying three-quarters of her embezzled assets, amid ongoing national economic concerns. She remains sentenced to death.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bank manager sentenced for using position to steal over $200,000 directly from customer

A bank branch manager was sentenced to prison for stealing over $200,000 from a customer's account using unauthorized access.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Vietnam court upholds tycoon's death sentence for $12bn bank fraud

Truong My Lan could avoid execution by repaying three-quarters of her embezzled assets, amid ongoing national economic concerns. She remains sentenced to death.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bank manager sentenced for using position to steal over $200,000 directly from customer

A bank branch manager was sentenced to prison for stealing over $200,000 from a customer's account using unauthorized access.
more#financial-crime
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Law

Lawyer who admits pilfering client money to support luxury lifestyle is jailed for contempt | CBC News

Singa Bui was sentenced for contempt of court after embezzling client funds and defying legal orders, highlighting serious misconduct in her legal practice.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Ex-Treasurer in Arizona Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $38 Million

Elizabeth Gutfahr embezzled $38 million from public funds, undermining her role as county treasurer and could face up to 35 years in prison.
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
5 months ago

Arizona city treasurer admits to embezzling over $38 million in public funds to renovate luxurious ranch, buy 20 vehicles

An Arizona county treasurer pleaded guilty to embezzling $38 million in public funds.
#fraud-investigation
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

Luxury, Lies, And A $10 Million Embezzlement

A former executive embezzled $10 million, leading to prison sentencing after an extensive forensic investigation.
The fraud was characterized by intricate schemes and personal spending on lavish items.
fromMiami Herald
5 months ago
Miami

Miami-Dade accountant arrested in Hammocks HOA theft scheme, state attorney says

Jesus Cue was arrested for allegedly stealing from the Hammocks HOA, involved in fraud, money laundering, and racketeering.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

Luxury, Lies, And A $10 Million Embezzlement

A former executive embezzled $10 million, leading to prison sentencing after an extensive forensic investigation.
The fraud was characterized by intricate schemes and personal spending on lavish items.
fromMiami Herald
5 months ago
Miami

Miami-Dade accountant arrested in Hammocks HOA theft scheme, state attorney says

Jesus Cue was arrested for allegedly stealing from the Hammocks HOA, involved in fraud, money laundering, and racketeering.
more#fraud-investigation
#restitution
fromFortune
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

FBI recovers $8.3 million embezzled by 'pure evil' Kansas banker in a cryptocurrency account in the Cayman Islands

Federal agents recovered stolen funds, providing relief to embezzlement victims who feared losing their life savings.
fromThe Mercury News
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Former Capitola beach rental firm owner, embezzler, ordered to pay final restitution

A former vacation rental manager was convicted of embezzlement, affecting over 130 victims and ordered to pay significant restitution.
fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Former Capitola beach rental firm owner, embezzler, ordered to pay final restitution

A former vacation rental manager was convicted of embezzling funds from clients and ordered to pay restitution.
fromFortune
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

FBI recovers $8.3 million embezzled by 'pure evil' Kansas banker in a cryptocurrency account in the Cayman Islands

Federal agents recovered stolen funds, providing relief to embezzlement victims who feared losing their life savings.
fromThe Mercury News
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Former Capitola beach rental firm owner, embezzler, ordered to pay final restitution

A former vacation rental manager was convicted of embezzlement, affecting over 130 victims and ordered to pay significant restitution.
fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Former Capitola beach rental firm owner, embezzler, ordered to pay final restitution

A former vacation rental manager was convicted of embezzling funds from clients and ordered to pay restitution.
more#restitution
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

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.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

Rocky Elsom: I am on the run from French police living out of a rucksack

Elsom is sentenced to five years for financial crimes, asserting he had no prior knowledge of the trial or conviction.
fromTheregister
5 months ago
Business

FBI recovers just $8M after crypto scam crashes Kansas bank

The FBI recovered $8 million from a cryptocurrency scam linked to a bank CEO's embezzlement that devastated a small Kansas town.
fromeuronews
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Greece accuses 2 Catholic Church priests of nightclub money laundering

Seven people under investigation for embezzling €3 million from the Catholic Church, redirecting funds to nightlife investments over eight years.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Exclusive | PTA president allegedly stole $40K from NYC elementary school, blew it on Amazon and vet bills

A former PTA president in Astoria is under investigation for allegedly embezzling $40,000 from the school's PTA funds intended for student programs.
fromAbove the Law
6 months ago
Law

Morning Docket: 10.02.24

Calls into question the responsibility of gambling companies for users' addictions.
Record labels face criticism over their treatment of artists and rights management.
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