Tag: aggravated_identity_theft
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New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to $250,000 Fraud and Identity Theft Scheme
Terrance Hart, 47, of Garfield, New Jersey, admitted to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, causing over $250,000 in losses. He faces significant prison time, with sentencing set for October 2026.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and Internet Terrance HartGarfield, New JerseyWire FraudAggravated Identity TheftFinancial CrimeLegal ProceedingsFBI
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Former Iowa Loan Officer Pleads Guilty to Bankruptcy Fraud, Identity Theft
Kylie Jo Bench, a former Burlington loan officer, admitted to bankruptcy fraud and aggravated identity theft. She orchestrated a vehicle lien stripping scheme, selling cars with outstanding loans and using fake documents, then lied in bankruptcy filings.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentEconomyGeneral Politics Kylie Jo BenchBurlingtonIowaDubuque credit unionbankruptcy fraudaggravated identity theftvehicle lien strippingFinancial FraudFBI
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Senior Telekom Malaysia Executives Charged in $20 Million Fraud Scheme
Three former Telekom Malaysia (USA) Inc. senior employees face charges for a $20 million fraud involving unauthorized broadband sales, supplier impersonation, and fabricated expenses, following the company's self-report to U.S. authorities.
BusinessLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and Internet Mohd Hafiz LockmanMohd Yuzaimi YusofKhanh Thuong NguyenTelekom MalaysiaWire FraudAggravated Identity TheftCorporate FraudFBI
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Stockton Man Pleads Guilty in $2 Million Factoring Fraud Scheme
Stockton's Hector Perez pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft for a multi-state scheme defrauding factoring companies of over $2 million using fake invoices. His sentencing is scheduled for August 24, 2026.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and Government Hector PerezStocktonWire FraudAggravated Identity TheftFactoring CompaniesFinancial CrimeFraud SchemeFBI
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Kapaa Woman Sentenced to 40 Months for Defrauding COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program
A Kapaa woman received 40 months in prison and a $126,026 restitution order for defrauding the Kauai COVID-19 rental assistance program. Kaiaulani C. Kaiawe used false identities and documentation to illegally obtain funds meant for pandemic relief.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalEconomySocial Issues Kaiaulani C. KaiaweKapaaKauai Coronavirus Rental and Utility AssistanceWire FraudAggravated Identity TheftCOVID-19 PandemicHawaiiFBI