Tag: wire_fraud
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Lancaster County Man Pleads Guilty to $741,000 Pandemic Broadband Fraud
Lancaster County man Krandon Wenger pleaded guilty to wire fraud, defrauding a pandemic broadband assistance program of over $741,000 by submitting false claims for tribal land reimbursements. He faces up to 20 years in prison.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentLegalEconomyComputers and InternetSocial Issues Krandon WengerWire FraudAffordable Connectivity ProgramK20 WirelessLititz, PennsylvaniaFBIPandemic Fraud
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Philadelphia Car Salesman Sentenced for Multi-Million Dollar Wheelchair Vehicle Fraud
Philadelphia used car salesman Edward Scott Rock received a 41-month prison sentence for defrauding over 100 customers seeking wheelchair-accessible vehicles, causing more than $1.45 million in losses through a non-delivery scheme.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalEconomySocial IssuesFederal Government Edward Scott RockPhiladelphiafraudwheelchair-accessible vehiclesmail fraudwire fraudFBI
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Norfolk Woman Sentenced for Embezzling Over $123,000 to Cover Gambling Debts
A Norfolk woman received a year and six months in prison for wire fraud. Katherine Louise Henderson embezzled over $123,000 from her employer, a brake products manufacturer, to pay online gambling debts and support a shopping habit.
Law EnforcementBusinessLegalEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Katherine Louise HendersonNorfolkwire fraudembezzlementgambling debtsFBIFinancial Crime
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Bourbonnais Woman Sentenced to Prison for Leading Pandemic Relief Fraud Scheme
Octavia Renee Murphy, 37, of Bourbonnais, Illinois, received a one-year prison sentence for leading a $169,949 pandemic relief fraud scheme involving EIDL and PPP loans, exploiting programs meant for small businesses.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy Octavia Renee MurphyBourbonnaisPandemic FraudWire FraudMoney LaunderingSBAIllinoisFBI
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Urbana Woman Indicted for Alleged Pandemic Unemployment Fraud
Titianna Ammons of Urbana faces three wire fraud counts for allegedly collecting pandemic unemployment benefits from October 2020 to October 2021 while employed, falsely certifying her work status.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalEmployment and LaborEconomy Titianna AmmonsUrbanaIllinoisWire FraudUnemployment BenefitsCOVID-19Champaign County BoardFBI
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Seymour Man Indicted on Federal Fraud Charges Against Food Suppliers
Michael Salvaggi, 61, of Seymour, faces 10 federal charges for allegedly defrauding wholesale food suppliers of hundreds of thousands of dollars using fraudulent checks. He was indicted May 28, 2026, and awaits arraignment.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFederal GovernmentLegal Michael SalvaggiSeymourWholesale Food SuppliersFraudWire FraudMail FraudConnecticutFBI
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Kissimmee Man Sentenced for Wire Fraud in COVID Relief and Mortgage Schemes
Kissimmee man Levelle Joseph Harris received a 21-month federal prison sentence for wire fraud. He fraudulently obtained COVID relief funds and later committed mortgage fraud to avoid forfeiture, leading to a $640,911.85 forfeiture order.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessLegalFederal GovernmentEconomyGeneral Politics Levelle Joseph HarrisWire FraudCOVID Relief FraudMortgage FraudFederal PrisonOcala, FloridaFBI
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New York Attorney Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Over $500K from Trust
New York attorney Edward W. Miller pleaded guilty to wire fraud, admitting to embezzling over $500,000 from a trust he managed. He made unauthorized transactions and false representations, now facing up to 20 years in prison.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentEconomyBanking Edward W. Millerwire fraudembezzlementtrustNew YorkConnecticutFBIFinancial 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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Former NYPD Detective Sentenced to 48 Months for Multi-Million Dollar PPP Fraud
A former NYPD detective received a 48-month prison sentence for orchestrating a Paycheck Protection Program fraud scheme. John Bolden helped over 65 individuals, including co-workers and family, obtain millions in fraudulent COVID-19 relief loans.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentLegalEconomySocial Issues John BoldenPaycheck Protection ProgramWire FraudNYPDCOVID-19 Relief FraudBrooklynSentencingFBI
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Former Arkansas Non-Profit Director Sentenced to Four Years for $1.7M Federal Grant Theft
Star Rana Jackson, former AICA Executive Director, received a four-year federal prison sentence for wire fraud. She embezzled over $1.7 million in federal grant funds intended for indigenous people in Arkansas, also ordered to pay full restitution.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessFederal GovernmentLegalEconomyEducationSocial Issues Star Rana JacksonAmerican Indian Center of ArkansasWire FraudFederal PrisonRestitutionArkansasEmbezzlementFBI
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Former FBI Agent Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in Forex Scheme
Disgraced former FBI Special Agent Jeffrey Royer pleaded guilty to wire fraud for defrauding investors in a foreign currency trading scheme, marking his second federal prosecution. He faces up to 20 years imprisonment.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentFinancial Markets Jeffrey RoyerWire FraudForeign Currency TradingFBIDetroitInvestment FraudSecurities Fraud
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Cambridge Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Counterfeit Fentanyl Pill Manufacturing and PPP Loan Fraud
Schuyler Oppenheimer received a 13-year federal prison sentence for manufacturing millions of counterfeit fentanyl and methamphetamine pills, attempting to import precursor chemicals, and committing over $40,000 in PPP loan fraud.
Law EnforcementBusinessHealthPolitics and GovernmentLegalEconomyFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Schuyler OppenheimerCambridgeFentanylMethamphetamineCounterfeit PillsWire FraudPaycheck Protection ProgramFBI
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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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Mississippi Woman Sentenced to 57 Months for Wire Fraud
A Diamondhead, Mississippi woman, Bobbie Jean Margiotta, 65, received a 57-month prison sentence and nearly $929,000 restitution for wire fraud committed as a bookkeeper over seven years. The FBI investigated the case.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessLegalFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEconomy Bobbie Jean MargiottaWire FraudMississippiSentencingRestitutionFBIFraud Enforcement
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Florissant Man Accused of $250,000 Grocery Chain Wire Fraud
A Florissant man faces wire fraud charges for allegedly stealing over $250,000 from a grocery chain. Richard Lind, 39, is accused of creating false shipment records and invoices while working as a logistics site manager.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsEmployment and LaborLegal Richard LindFlorissantWire FraudFinancial FraudGrocery ChainFBI InvestigationSt. LouisFBI
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Aspiration Partners Co-Founder Sentenced to 14 Years for $248M Investor and Lender Fraud
Joseph Sanberg, co-founder of Aspiration Partners, received a 14-year prison sentence for a $248 million scheme. He defrauded investors and lenders through fake clients, sham payments, and falsified financial documents.
BusinessLaw EnforcementEconomyLegalFinancial MarketsFederal Government Joseph SanbergAspiration PartnersWire FraudFinancial CrimeInvestor FraudLender FraudCaliforniaFBI
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Second Man Pleads Guilty in $27 Million Ponzi Scheme
Simon G. Outhwaite, Jr. pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in a $27 million Ponzi scheme involving Peoples Equity Group. He faces up to five years, while co-conspirator Dakota Smith received 188 months for defrauding investors.
Law EnforcementBusinessFederal GovernmentLegalFinancial MarketsEconomy Simon G. Outhwaite, Jr.Peoples Equity GroupPonzi SchemeWire FraudMiami, FloridaFBIDakota Smith
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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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Aspiration Co-Founder Joseph Sanberg Sentenced to 14 Years for $248 Million Fraud
Joseph Neal Sanberg, co-founder of Aspiration Partners Inc., received a 14-year federal prison sentence for defrauding investors and lenders of over $248 million through a scheme involving fake clients and inflated assets.
BusinessLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentEconomyBankingFinancial MarketsLegalFederal Government Joseph Neal SanbergAspiration Partners Inc.Financial FraudWire FraudFederal PrisonOrange CountyInvestor FraudFBI
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Former School Board Official Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in $385,000 Scheme
Ashley Benny, former Cooper County R-IV School Board vice-president, pleaded guilty to wire fraud for defrauding the district of $385,000 through a bogus investment scheme. She faces up to 20 years in prison and must pay restitution.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalEducationEconomy Ashley BennyCooper County R-IV School DistrictWire FraudBuncetonFBISchool District FundsRestitution
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Culver City Restaurateur Jailed for $4 Million COVID Loan Fraud
A Culver City restaurateur received a 41-month federal prison sentence and $4.3 million restitution order for fraudulently obtaining over $4 million in COVID-19 relief loans. Philip Frederick Camino submitted more than 20 false applications.
BusinessLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentEconomyLegalFederal GovernmentGeneral Politics Philip Frederick CaminoCOVID-19 FraudWire FraudFederal PrisonRestitutionCulver CitySmall Business AdministrationFBI
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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 Willingboro Mayor Sentenced to Prison for Mortgage Fraud
Former Willingboro Mayor Nathaniel Anderson received a prison sentence for mortgage fraud involving a fraudulent short sale. His associate, Chrisone Anderson, received home confinement. Both were ordered to pay over $221,000 in restitution for the scheme.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalState Governments Nathaniel AndersonChrisone AndersonWillingboro TownshipMortgage FraudShort SaleWire FraudNew JerseyFBI
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Business Owner Pleads Guilty to $8.2 Million COVID-19 PPE Fraud
Julie Dotton pleaded guilty to wire fraud, defrauding a Canadian company of $8.2 million for 12 million surgical masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. She diverted funds for personal benefit, facing 20 years and $16.4 million in penalties.
Law EnforcementBusinessHealthLegalEconomySocial Issues Julie DottonWire FraudCOVID-19 PandemicPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)Canadian CompanyEastern District of New YorkFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)FBI
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Chicago Man Convicted of Wire Fraud in Indiana Trial
Chicago resident Morrell Steven Neely, 65, was convicted of wire fraud by a jury in Hammond, Indiana. His sentencing is set for October 6, 2026, following an FBI investigation and prosecution by Assistant U.S. Attorneys.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegal Wire FraudMorrell Steven NeelyChicagoIndianaJury TrialFBISentencing
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Knox Woman Sentenced to Probation for Starke County Jail Wire Fraud
A Knox woman, Pamela McDonald, received 12 months probation and ordered to pay $21,280.42 restitution for wire fraud committed while serving as Starke County Jail's matron, diverting commissary funds and making personal purchases.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsSocial Issues Pamela McDonaldWire FraudStarke County JailProbationRestitutionPublic CorruptionFBI
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Nigerian National Extradited to U.S. for Elderly Romance Fraud Scheme
Samuel Ugberaese, a Nigerian national, has been extradited to the U.S. to face charges in a cross-border romance fraud and money laundering scheme targeting the elderly. He faces up to 40 years in prison if convicted.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentWorldEconomyLegalFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesGeneral Politics Samuel UgberaeseRomance FraudWire FraudMoney LaunderingExtraditionNigeriaElderly VictimsFBI
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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