Tag: financial_fraud
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Romanian National Sentenced to 10 Years for EBT Skimming Scheme
Catalin-Marius Graur, a Romanian citizen, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for skimming tens of thousands of EBT cards in California and New York, targeting low-income households.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLawRomaniaFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesBankingLaw Enforcement Catalin-Marius GraurEBT cardsskimmingCaliforniaNew Yorkfinancial fraudRomanian National PoliceFBI
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Jamaican National Extradited to U.S. for Lottery and Romance Scheme
Sherwayne Benjamin Bellinfantie extradited from Jamaica to the U.S. to face charges for romance and sweepstakes scheme that defrauded an elderly Arizona resident of over $400,000.
Politics and GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesWorldLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentCybercrimeFinancial Fraud Jamaicaextraditionromance scamlottery scamwire fraudmoney launderingFBI
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Colombian National Pleads Guilty to $66M Ponzi Scheme
Efrain Betancourt Jr. pleaded guilty to running a $66 million Ponzi scheme through Sky Group USA, misusing funds for personal luxuries. He faces up to 20 years in prison, with sentencing set for August 14.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLegalColombiaFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsLaw Enforcement Efrain Betancourt Jr.Sky Group USA LLCPonzi schemeSouthern District of FloridaFinancial FraudFBI MiamiFlorida Office of Financial RegulationFBI