Tag: bank_fraud
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Four Arrested in Puerto Rico for Identity Theft, Fraud, and Forced Labor Scheme
Four individuals were arrested in Puerto Rico for a 21-count indictment involving identity theft, wire fraud, bank fraud, and forced labor. The scheme defrauded banks of over $114,000 and exploited vulnerable victims.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentBankingEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesLegalFederal Government Puerto RicoIdentity TheftWire FraudBank FraudForced LaborFBIFinancial Crime
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Orange County Man Arrested in Alleged $100 Million Bank Fraud Scheme
A Corona del Mar man faces federal bank fraud charges for allegedly defrauding a bank of nearly $100 million. He is accused of manipulating title policies to inflate collateral value, leading to his arrest.
BusinessLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBankingEconomyLegalFederal GovernmentFinancial Markets Mahender MakhijaniBank FraudOrange CountyTitle Insurance FraudIRS Criminal InvestigationFederal Deposit Insurance CorporationFinancial InstitutionsFBI
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Jacksonville Man Pleads Guilty to Extensive Federal Fraud and Tax Crimes
Joel Matthew Caswell, 31, of Jacksonville, Oregon, pleaded guilty to tax evasion, bank fraud, wire fraud, and identity theft, agreeing to pay nearly $1.2 million in restitution. He faces up to 30 years in prison.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalEmployment and LaborGeneral Politics Joel Matthew CaswellJacksonville, OregonTax EvasionBank FraudAggravated Identity TheftIRSFBI
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Bradley Man Sentenced for Bank Fraud and Identity Theft
Darren Deorsey, 51, of Bradley, Maine, received a 13-month prison sentence for bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. He conspired to impersonate bank customers, stealing $16,900 using fake IDs in a scheme between July and October 2024.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalBankingFinancial MarketsFederal Government Darren DeorseyBradleyMaineBank FraudIdentity TheftSentencingFBI
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Final Defendant Sentenced in $3 Million Morris Bank Fraud Conspiracy
The final defendant in a $3 million bank fraud conspiracy, James Kevin Meyers, was sentenced for filing false currency transaction reports. This concludes an FBI investigation involving Morris Bank, two other defendants, and significant restitution orders.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalEconomyFederal GovernmentBankingGeneral Politics Bank FraudFinancial CrimeCurrency Transaction ReportsMorris BankJames Kevin MeyersRonnie AtkinsonGeorgiaFBI
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Rochester Man Sentenced for $168,000 Financial Institution Fraud
Michael Torres, 38, of Rochester, received a prison sentence for defrauding his employer, Financial Institution 1, of $168,000 through 19 unauthorized loans. He faces prison, home detention, and restitution.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentLegalEconomyBanking Michael TorresRochesterFinancial FraudSentencingFBIWestern District of New YorkBank Fraud
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Florida Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for COVID Loan Fraud, Investor Scams, and Money Laundering
Florida resident Thomas Aaron Signorelli received a 63-month federal prison sentence for defrauding COVID-19 loan programs, scamming investors, obstructing justice, and stealing funds intended for money laundering, causing over $1.9 million in losses.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentEconomyFinancial Markets Thomas Aaron SignorelliBank FraudWire FraudMoney LaunderingCOVID-19 LoansObstruction of JusticeSan FranciscoFBI
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Ashland Woman Charged with Bank and Wire Fraud Against Former Employers
An Ashland woman, Kellianne MacKay, 48, faces federal bank and wire fraud charges for allegedly misusing employer credit cards and taking funds to buy a truck. She is set for arraignment on June 4, 2026.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentEmployment and Labor Kellianne MacKayAshland, New HampshireBank FraudWire FraudFBICriminal ChargesFinancial Crime
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Former PTA Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Over $100,000
Holly Mikkelsen, former treasurer for Summit Pointe Elementary School PTA, pleaded guilty to nine counts of bank and wire fraud, admitting to stealing over $100,000. She faces up to 30 years in prison.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentEducationLegalFederal GovernmentBankingGeneral Politics Holly MikkelsenSummit Pointe Elementary School PTAEmbezzlementBank FraudWire FraudKansas CityFinancial CrimeFBI
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Springville Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for $500,000 Embezzlement
A Springville woman received 41 months in federal prison for embezzling over $500,000 from a veteran-owned business. Debra Ann Vaughn, a former bookkeeper, used false entries and forged signatures in a "cold and calculated" scheme, causing severe financial hardship.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government Debra Ann VaughnEmbezzlementBank FraudFederal PrisonSpringville IowaVeteran-owned businessFinancial CrimeFBI
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Cedar Lake Woman Sentenced to 15 Months for Bank Fraud Against School PTOs
A Cedar Lake woman received a 15-month prison sentence for bank fraud, embezzling over $107,000 from school PTOs. Katie M. Tristan used funds for personal expenses and obstructed investigations, now ordered to pay full restitution.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentEducationLegalFederal Government Katie M. TristanBank FraudEmbezzlementCedar LakeParent-Teacher OrganizationFBIHanover Community School District
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Romanian National Jailed for Elderly Bank Card Fraud Scheme
Rexona Caldararu, a Romanian national, received a 36-month federal prison sentence for defrauding 12 elderly victims. She stole over $73,500 by memorizing PINs and swapping bank cards, a scheme she had previously used internationally.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalEconomyFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Rexona CaldararuPortlandOregonFinancial FraudIdentity TheftBank FraudElderly VictimsFBI
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Founder of Investment Firm Sentenced for $20 Million Bank Fraud
John Arthur Hanratty, founder of Ebury Street Capital, received a 12-month prison sentence for defrauding an FDIC-insured bank of nearly $20 million through inflated collateral and false claims, causing significant losses.
Law EnforcementBusinessLegalBankingFinancial MarketsFederal Government John Arthur HanrattyEbury Street CapitalBank FraudMoney LaunderingSentencingNew YorkFinancial CrimeFBI
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Los Angeles Man Sentenced to 70 Months for Multi-State Bank Fraud Ring
Armani Ryan Purandah received 70 months in prison for leading a multi-state identity theft and bank fraud scheme targeting individuals and banks across Arizona, Colorado, and California, ordered to pay over $1.1 million in restitution.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsSocial Issues Armani Ryan PurandahBank FraudIdentity TheftPrison SentenceArizonaFBIFinancial Crime
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Florida Woman Pleads Guilty in Multi-State Bank Fraud Scheme
A Florida woman pleaded guilty to bank fraud conspiracy in Rochester, N.Y., involving stolen and counterfeit checks totaling over $200,000. She faces up to five years in prison and agreed to pay restitution.
Law EnforcementBusinessLegalEconomyFederal GovernmentBanking Renee M. ThompsonBank fraudConspiracyRochester, N.Y.Federal Bureau of InvestigationInternal Revenue ServiceFinancial CrimeFBI
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Former Oklahoma Bank CEO Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud
Former First National Bank of Lindsay CEO Danny Seibel pleaded guilty to bank fraud, admitting to issuing bad loans and manipulating records. He faces up to 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentBankingLegalFederal GovernmentEconomy Danny SeibelBank FraudFirst National Bank of LindsayOklahomaFDIC-OIGFBIFinancial Crime
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Florida Man Sentenced for Bank Fraud and Identity Theft in Maine
Richard Harris, 23, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, received a 32-month prison sentence for bank fraud and identity theft in Maine. He and a coconspirator stole IDs and checkbooks from vehicles to forge and cash checks.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalEconomyFederal Government Bank FraudIdentity TheftRichard HarrisPortland, MaineSentencingFBIPaul Logugune
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Fraud Promoter Pleads Guilty to Federal Bank Fraud and Identity Theft Charges
Atlanta resident Shamarri Tache Brooks pleaded guilty to federal bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. He used social media to recruit individuals and sell fraud tutorials, manipulating stolen checks in a scheme that undermined financial and postal systems.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentBankingSocial IssuesComputers and InternetEducation Shamarri Tache BrooksAtlantaBank FraudIdentity TheftSocial MediaU.S. Attorney's OfficeFBI
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St. Louis Postal Employee Sentenced for Arrow Key and Mail Theft Scheme
A St. Louis postal employee received federal prison time for selling an arrow key and stolen mail to a criminal group. The scheme led to $1.2 million in estimated losses and charges of bank fraud and mail theft.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborSocial Issues St. LouisPostal ServiceMail TheftArrow KeyBank FraudFederal ImprisonmentCriminal Organization
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Multiple Individuals in Northern District of Oklahoma
The May Federal Grand Jury 2024-B indictments have been announced by U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson, charging multiple individuals with violations of United States law, including drug trafficking, child abuse, illegal re-entry, and bank fraud.
Politics and GovernmentLegalLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Federal Grand JuryNorthern District of Oklahomaindictmentsdrug traffickingchild abuseillegal reentrybank fraudFBI