Tag: witness_tampering
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San Diego Man Sentenced for Staged Auto Accident Fraud and Witness Tampering
Ahmad K. Bachay was sentenced to 36 months for mail and wire fraud and witness tampering in a staged auto accident scheme. He threatened a witness, fled to the UK, and was extradited after 16 months.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentEconomySocial IssuesTransportation Ahmad K. BachayMail and Wire FraudWitness TamperingStaged Automobile AccidentsFBISan DiegoEastern District of Washington
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Shasta County Man Sentenced to 30 Years for $35 Million Investment Fraud Scheme
Matthew Piercey received a 30-year prison sentence for orchestrating a $35 million investment fraud and witness tampering. He used a Ponzi-like scheme, fled arrest, and attempted to conceal evidence from authorities.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentEconomy Matthew PierceyInvestment FraudWitness TamperingPonzi SchemeShasta CountyFBICrime
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Media Monitor: Washington Post Reports Álvaro Uribe Found Guilty in Bribery Trial
The Washington Post reports that Colombia's former president, Álvaro Uribe, has been found guilty of bribery and procedural fraud, marking a historic first for the country.
Politics and GovernmentWorldLegalColombiaGeneral PoliticsLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Álvaro UribeBriberyWitness TamperingMarco RubioGustavo PetroIván CepedaThe Washington Post