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fromNewsday
3 days ago

'Check-washing scam by Bronx man costs 2 Long Islanders $20G, police say

Between August and January, Dematteo washed - or cleaned details, changing the payment information - a total of 14 checks stolen while in transit through the U.S. Postal Service. A dozen of the checks belonged to an 86-year-old Bay Shore woman who lost $17,315, police said, while a 73-year-old Patchogue woman lost $3,414 from two other checks.
NYC parents
Mission District
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

Details seep out in case against horny bishop who frequented Tijuana mega-brothel

A San Diego bishop pleaded not guilty to 15 felony counts including embezzlement and money laundering after allegedly stealing at least $270,000 from his church.
#nonprofit-fraud
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

Former San Francisco homeless charity CEO stole $1.2 million in public funds and spent it on luxury vehicles and Louis Vuitton, authorities say | Fortune

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

Former San Francisco homeless charity CEO stole $1.2 million in public funds and spent it on luxury vehicles and Louis Vuitton, authorities say | Fortune

World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Cuba charges former economy minister Gil of espionage, financial crimes

Former Cuban economy minister Alejandro Gil and others face charges including espionage and multiple financial crimes after a nearly two-year investigation; potential beneficiaries were not disclosed.
#embezzlement
fromMiami Herald
7 months ago

Miami money advisor accused of swindling $94M from Venezuelans, Catholic groups

Jacobus induced dozens of Venezuelans living in South Florida and abroad to sink $94 million into investments that he stole from their accounts over the past two decades.
France news
#fraud
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
9 months ago

Immigration officials arrest 36 people in SoCal underground nightclub raid

Federal agents arrested 36 individuals in a nightclub raid on suspicion of illegal presence in the U.S.
Cryptocurrency
fromTechCrunch
9 months ago

US government sanctions tech company involved in cyber scams | TechCrunch

The U.S. sanctions FUNNULL for facilitating major crypto scams leading to substantial financial losses for victims.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
9 months ago

Two men indicted for sophisticated financial scam that used 17 stolen Social Security numbers to open accounts and get fake loans

Two men were indicted for stealing 17 Social Security numbers to commit identity theft and fraudulently apply for loans.
fromTODAY.com
9 months ago

Chase Chrisley Speaks Out on His Parents' Pardons

I am grateful to God and extremely grateful to President Trump and his entire administration. I'm beyond thankful to finally have my parents back home and my family together again!
NYC parents
US news
fromwww.esquire.com
9 months ago

How a Bar Owner in Kyrgyzstan Ended up with $7 Billion in U.S. Defense Contracts

Corruption remains pervasive in various sectors, with pressing issues in corporate governance and financial crime highlighted by the Edelman case.
US politics
fromVulture
9 months ago

The Chrisleys to Be Pardoned By a Fellow Ex-Reality Star

President Trump pardoned reality stars Todd and Julie Chrisley for financial crimes, citing claims of harsh treatment during imprisonment.
fromwww.bbc.com
10 months ago

Bargain Hunt expert charged with terror offences

Oghenochuko Ojiri, 53, has been charged with eight counts of failing to make disclosures in a case related to terrorist financing by the Metropolitan Police.
UK news
NYC politics
fromNewsday
10 months ago

Ex-Long Island Rep. George Santos to seek a pardon from President Donald Trump, his attorney says

George Santos seeks a presidential pardon from Trump after his prison sentence for financial crimes.
fromNew York Post
10 months ago

Why top Wall Street attorney Jay Clayton's 'proven track record' makes him perfect pick for vital role

Clayton's extensive background in both the private sector and regulatory enforcement positions him as an ideal leader for addressing complex financial crimes in the Southern District.
NYC politics
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