Tag: wire_fraud
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mIQroTech Founder Indicted for $7 Million Investor Fraud
Meade Lewis, CEO of mIQroTech, Inc., faces five wire fraud counts for allegedly defrauding investors of over $7 million through false statements and personal enrichment. He faces up to 20 years per count if convicted.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalEconomyFinancial Markets Meade LewismIQroTech Inc.Wire FraudInvestor FraudOil and Gas IndustryTampa, FloridaFederal Bureau of InvestigationFBI
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Google Software Engineer Accused of $1.2M Insider Trading on Polymarket
Google engineer Michele Spagnuolo faces charges for allegedly using internal confidential data to make over $1.2 million in illicit profits through insider trading on the prediction market platform, Polymarket.
BusinessLaw EnforcementLegalFinancial MarketsEmployment and LaborFederal Government Michele SpagnuoloGoogleInsider TradingPolymarketCommodities FraudWire FraudMoney LaunderingFBI
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Texas Woman Indicted for Alleged $3 Million Fraud Against Colorado Companies
Emily Katherine Merrill, 41, of Cypress, Texas, faces ten counts of wire fraud and three counts of money laundering for allegedly defrauding two Colorado-based companies of over $3 million through financial schemes.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalEconomyEmployment and Labor Emily Katherine MerrillWire FraudMoney LaunderingColoradoLafayetteDenverFBI
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Mont Belvieu Man Sentenced to 10 Years for $2.1 Million Ponzi Scheme
Carl Channing Spence, 41, received a 10-year federal prison sentence for a $2.1 million Ponzi scheme. He defrauded 19 victims, including friends, by promising high returns on 'meme stocks' but diverted funds for personal use.
BusinessLaw EnforcementEconomyLegalFinancial Markets Carl Channing SpencePonzi schemeWire fraudMont BelvieuInvestment fraudFederal prisonFinancial CrimeFBI
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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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Eleven Charged in Multimillion-Dollar Toll and Ticket Evasion Scheme
Eleven individuals face charges for a multi-million dollar scheme involving fraudulent temporary license plates to evade tolls and parking tickets, costing New York State and City millions in revenue.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyLegalTransportation New YorkFBIWire FraudAccess Device FraudToll EvasionTemporary License PlatesJay Clayton
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SSA OIG Reports Multiple Convictions and Charges in Widespread Benefit Fraud Cases
The SSA OIG announced several cases of Social Security and government benefit fraud, involving deceased beneficiaries, identity theft, and concealed income, leading to charges, pleas, and sentencings across various locations.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesEconomy Social Security FraudIdentity TheftGovernment BenefitsWire FraudRepresentative PayeeMassachusettsGuamSocial Security Administration
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Sacramento Man Indicted in Half-Million Dollar Cannabis Investment Fraud
Keinyatey Deboros Chambers, 49, of Sacramento, faces 10 wire fraud counts for allegedly running a cannabis investment scheme. He is accused of defrauding victims of over $500,000 by falsely promising high returns and using the money for personal expenses.
BusinessLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomy Keinyatey Deboros ChambersSacramentoWire FraudCannabis Investment SchemeFBIBureau of Gambling ControlFinancial Fraud
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Pennsylvania Man Sentenced for Alaska PFD Wire Fraud Scheme
A Philadelphia man received 1.5 years in prison for a 2022 wire fraud scheme targeting Alaska's Permanent Fund Dividend. He used stolen identities and VPNs, but diligent review by the Alaska Department of Revenue and FBI prevented $22,988 in fraud.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalEconomy Adepoju Babatunde SalakoAlaska Permanent Fund DividendWire FraudIdentity TheftPhiladelphiaFBIAlaska Department of Revenue
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Oro Valley Man Charged with $10.9 Million Wire Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme
Brandon Aaron Kreutz, 40, of Oro Valley, faces charges of wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly defrauding investors of $10.9 million in a firearms device scheme, using funds for personal luxury items.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalEconomyFederal GovernmentFinancial Markets Brandon Aaron KreutzOro ValleyWire FraudMoney LaunderingFBIFinancial FraudArizona
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Former East Bay Financial Advisor Pleads Guilty in $9.5 Million Ponzi Scheme
Former East Bay financial advisor Edwin Emmett Lickiss Jr. pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering, admitting to a $9.5 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 93 investors from 1998 to 2024. Sentencing is set for August 2026.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentEconomy Edwin Emmett Lickiss Jr.Ponzi schemeWire fraudMoney launderingOaklandFBIFinancial Crime
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Ohio Investment Manager Gets Nine Years for $10M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
Rathnakishore Giri, 31, of New Albany, Ohio, received a nine-year prison sentence for orchestrating a $10 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. He defrauded investors by falsely promising high returns and continued soliciting funds even after pleading guilty to wire fraud.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalEconomyFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsComputers and Internet Rathnakishore GiriCryptocurrencyPonzi SchemeWire FraudOhioInvestment FraudFBI
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Former FOP Manager Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in Kentucky
Kevin Ryan Straw, former Fraternal Order of Police manager in Kentucky, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, defrauding FOP lodges and individuals of over $187,000 through investment schemes and misappropriation. He faces up to 20 years in prison.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFinancial MarketsState Governments Kevin Ryan StrawWire FraudFraternal Order of PoliceKentuckyLouisvilleFinancial CrimeFBI
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Arizona Man Pleads Guilty to $500,000 Vehicle Fraud Scheme
An Arizona man, Ernesto Dominguez Texas, pleaded guilty to defrauding a Kansas City company of over $500,000 in vehicles. He used false identities and exploited company policies to acquire and sell ten vehicles.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentEconomyGeneral Politics Ernesto Dominguez TexasKansas CityArizonaWire FraudVehicle FraudFBIFraud Enforcement
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FBI Seeks More Victims in Cleveland Real Estate Ponzi Scheme Indictment
FBI Cleveland is seeking additional victims of Gregory and Danielle Parker, a New Jersey couple indicted for allegedly operating a real estate investment Ponzi scheme in the Cleveland area. The couple promised high returns but used funds for lavish lifestyles…
BusinessLaw EnforcementEconomyFinancial MarketsReal EstateLegal Gregory ParkerDanielle ParkerReal Estate InvestmentPonzi SchemeClevelandFBI ClevelandWire FraudFBI
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Former Plymouth Schools Food Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing for Private Business
Patrick Van Cott, former Plymouth Public Schools Food Services Director, pleaded guilty to stealing food and equipment purchased with federal funds to operate his private "Snack Shack" business for over a decade.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEducationLegal Patrick Van CottPlymouth Public SchoolsSnack ShackTheftWire FraudFederal FundsPublic CorruptionFBI
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Ghanaian Nationals and U.S. Woman Indicted in Elder Romance Fraud Scheme
Two Ghanaian brothers and a U.S. woman face indictment for allegedly running romance fraud schemes targeting older Americans. The case highlights a broader criminal pattern, with nine others already sentenced for similar offenses.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentWorldLegalSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentEconomyAfrica Romance FraudGhanaian NationalsElderly VictimsWire FraudMoney LaunderingFBI ClevelandElder Justice InitiativeFBI
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Candidate for NYC Public Advocate Charged with $1 Million Wire Fraud
Angela Aquino, a 2025 NYC Public Advocate candidate, faces wire fraud charges for allegedly attempting to defraud the city's campaign finance system of $1 million in public matching funds through a scheme involving inflated deposits and falsified records.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsElectionLegalEconomy Angela AquinoWire FraudNew York CityCampaign FinancePublic AdvocateFBIGovernment
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Candidate for NYC Public Advocate Charged with $1 Million Wire Fraud
Angela Aquino, a 2025 NYC Public Advocate candidate, faces wire fraud charges for allegedly attempting to defraud the city's campaign finance system of $1 million in public matching funds through a scheme involving inflated deposits and falsified records.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsElectionLegalEconomy Angela AquinoWire FraudNew York CityCampaign FinancePublic AdvocateFBIGovernment
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New Boston Woman Pleads Guilty in $4.6 Million Child Modeling Fraud
A New Boston woman pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a $4.6 million child modeling scheme, defrauding a family and using funds for gambling. She faces up to 20 years in prison.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy Chanise CoyneChild ModelingFraud SchemeWire FraudDetroitGamblingFederal Bureau of InvestigationFBI
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Morristown Man Pleads Guilty to Multi-Million Dollar Small Business Debt Relief Fraud
Morristown's Mark Csantaveri, 53, pled guilty to wire fraud, admitting to a scheme that swindled small businesses out of $3.7 million through fake debt relief services, diverting funds for personal use, including gambling. Sentencing is set for September 29, 2026.
Law EnforcementBusinessLegalEconomyFederal Government Mark CsantaveriWire FraudDebt Relief SchemeSmall BusinessesMorristown, New JerseyFinancial FraudGamblingFBI
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Ukrainian National Extradited to U.S. for $340 Million Ponzi Scheme
Olena Oblamska, a Ukrainian national, has been extradited from Thailand to the U.S. to face charges for her alleged role in the $340 million Forsage Ponzi and pyramid scheme, which defrauded investors globally.
Law EnforcementBusinessWorldScience & TechnologyLegalEconomyComputers and InternetFederal GovernmentAsiaEurope Olena OblamskaForsagePonzi schemeExtraditionThailandWire FraudOregonFBI
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New Jersey Couple Indicted in Cleveland Real Estate Ponzi Scheme
Gregory and Danielle Parker face federal charges for allegedly running a real estate investment Ponzi scheme in Cleveland, defrauding investors by misusing funds and promoting a lavish lifestyle.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalEconomyFinancial MarketsSocial Issues Ponzi SchemeWire FraudReal Estate InvestmentClevelandNew JerseyGregory ParkerDanielle ParkerFBI
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Florida Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years for $20 Million Ponzi Scheme
Dakota A. Smith received over 15 years in prison for a $20 million Ponzi scheme involving Peoples Equity Group. He defrauded investors by misrepresenting company ownership and presenting false financial documents, as announced by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFinancial MarketsEconomyFederal Government Dakota A. SmithPonzi schemeWire fraudPeoples Equity GroupMemphis, TNFBIFinancial crime
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Northern Virginia Duo Pleads Guilty to $632,659 Pandemic Relief Fraud
A Springfield woman and a Sterling man pleaded guilty to wire fraud, admitting to fraudulently obtaining over $630,000 from federal pandemic relief programs like PPP and EIDL for personal use.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentEconomyLegal Wire FraudPandemic ReliefPaycheck Protection ProgramEconomic Injury Disaster LoanTeresita TiongsonChung K. ShihVirginiaFBI
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San Antonio Woman Sentenced to 51 Months for Embezzling Over $759,000
Daniella Vasquez received 51 months in federal prison for wire fraud. She embezzled over $759,000 from two employers, spending funds on luxury items and flaunting them on social media, demonstrating a significant abuse of trust.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalEconomyFederal GovernmentEmployment and Labor Daniella VasquezSan AntonioWire FraudEmbezzlementFBIShavano Park Police DepartmentFinancial Fraud
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Former Border Patrol Agent Pleads Guilty to Taxpayer Fraud
Former U.S. Border Patrol Agent Ramon Heriberto Cerda Jr. pleaded guilty to wire fraud for running a personal business during duty hours. He defrauded the government of over $17,000 and faces up to 20 years in prison.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessFederal GovernmentLegalEconomyEmployment and Labor Ramon Heriberto Cerda Jr.U.S. Border PatrolWire FraudDel RioTexasEl Eagle MailFBI
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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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Former Seattle Real Estate Broker Sentenced for Multi-Million Dollar Investor and Tax Fraud
Former Seattle real estate broker Tamara King received a 55-month prison sentence for defrauding investors of $2.4 million and the IRS. She was convicted of 14 federal felonies, including wire fraud and money laundering, for funding a lavish lifestyle.
BusinessLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentEconomyLegalFinancial MarketsFederal Government Tamara KingPaul WalnReal Estate FraudWire FraudTax FraudSeattleInvestment FundFBI
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Cranston Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in $140,000 Financial Advisor Scam
Cranston man Jason Johnson pleaded guilty to wire fraud for posing as a financial advisor. He defrauded a Rhode Island couple of $140,000, diverting funds for personal use and providing false assurances. Sentencing is set for August 27, 2026.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentFinancial Markets Jason JohnsonWire FraudFinancial AdvisorCranston, Rhode IslandFBIU.S. District CourtFraud