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Stephen Wick
Nov 10, 20244 min read
Darknet Bitcoin Operator Sentenced to 12 Years: Inside the Illicit World of Cryptocurrency Money Laundering
Bitcoin Fog functioned as a "mixer," blending identifiable cryptocurrencies with others to obscure their original source. This technique com
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Stephen Wick
Nov 9, 20242 min read
Guilty Plea in Bribery Scheme Involving U.S. Customs and Border Protection Official: What Happened?
To disguise these illegal transactions, Cassity transferred the kickbacks from IVV Solutions' bank accounts to accounts controlled by Public
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Stephen Wick
Nov 8, 20242 min read
The Florida Man's Role in the $7 Million Fraud Scheme: A Look into the Biofuel Company Scandal
The fraudulent scheme did not stop there. Additionally, the defendants sought over $6 million in tax credits linked to the bogus production
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Stephen Wick
Oct 25, 20243 min read
States Remain Silent on Complaints Against Exeter Finance Amid Santander Settlement
ProPublica reveals that a dozen states that pursued legal action against Santander Consumer USA for high-interest loans have largely ignored
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Stephen Wick
Oct 24, 20244 min read
Justice Department Takes Action Against Discrimination in Home Appraisals
The case centers around a Black homeowner who applied for refinancing with Rocket Mortgage in January 2021. To facilitate the required appra
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Stephen Wick
Oct 19, 20243 min read
Rebel Ridge” Brings a Fresh Twist to Small-Town Justice
The story centers on Terry Richmond (played by the charismatic Aaron Pierre), who arrives in Shelby Springs with $36,000, intending to bail
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Stephen Wick
Oct 18, 20244 min read
Consumer Alert: Mayland AG Warns of Charity Scams Amid Hurricane Relief Efforts in the Southeast
Before you donate, it’s crucial to verify the legitimacy of any charitable organization. Check if the charity is registered with the Marylan
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Stephen Wick
Oct 17, 20244 min read
Alabama Man Arrested for Hacking SEC’s Social Media Account
misleading announcement caused bitcoin's price to surge by over $1,000, but the SEC quickly regained control of its account and confirmed th
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Stephen Wick
Oct 13, 20242 min read
Former Bookkeeper Sentenced for Embezzling $159,000 from Kalispell Firearms Company
In a significant legal ruling, Teri Anne Bell, a former bookkeeper from Columbia Falls, has been sentenced to federal prison for embezzling
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Stephen Wick
Oct 11, 20245 min read
Eight Indicted in $68 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme in Brooklyn, NY
The scheme involved two social adult day care centers and a home health care financial intermediary that reportedly paid kickbacks for serv
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Stephen Wick
Oct 10, 20247 min read
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Michigan Man for Defrauding Minerco Investors
The indictment states that Shumake was responsible for Minerco's daily activities and engaged in practices designed to artificially inflate
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Stephen Wick
Oct 8, 20245 min read
Bob Dean Jr. along with other corporate entities accept $8.2M consent judgment to resolve allegations of financial misconduct as a result of evacuation from nursing homes during hurricane Ida
Dean allegedly diverted money intended for creating a safe evacuation site for nursing home residents into his personal accounts, leaving bo
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Stephen Wick
Oct 2, 20245 min read
SEC Charges Accountant and Firm in Major Securities Fraud Case
The complaint alleges that Oyebola provided false information to the auditor of one Tingo entity and assisted Mmobuosi in hiding the authent
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Stephen Wick
Oct 2, 20246 min read
Oludayo Kolawole John Adeagbo aka John Edwards aka John Dayo Sentenced for Role in Multimillion-Dollar Email Fraud Scheme
BEC scams can take many forms. Generally, they involve fraudsters gaining unauthorized access to legitimate email accounts or creating decep
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Stephen Wick
Sep 10, 20245 min read
Justice Department Launches $18.5 Million Distribution for Western Union Fraud Victims
The second phase of the Western Union Remission began in March 2022 to accommodate victims who had not filed claims during the first distrib
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Stephen Wick
Sep 10, 20242 min read
New York Judge Orders Guardianship Company to Refund Elderly Woman for Inadequate Care
The individuals who suffer the most are those in impoverished neighborhoods, such as Zbiegniewicz, who lack friends or family to support the
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Stephen Wick
Sep 9, 20244 min read
Nevada Man Convicted for Defrauding Banks of Over $11 Million in Pandemic Relief Funds
His expenditures included purchasing approximately 25 residential properties, two luxury vehicles, funding a personal investment account, an
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Stephen Wick
Sep 4, 20243 min read
Foreign National Sentenced for Multi-Million Dollar Hacking Scheme
This malware granted the defendants unauthorized access to the victims’ computer systems and email accounts.
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Stephen Wick
Sep 3, 20243 min read
USDA to Launch Year-Long Study on Avian Influenza in Former Dairy Cattle Entering Meat Production
The H5N1 virus, commonly known as bird flu, has long affected wild birds and domestic poultry in the U.S. However, the current outbreak amon
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Stephen Wick
Sep 2, 20244 min read
Puerto Rican Steel Distributor Executive Pleads Guilty to Price-Fixing Conspiracy
Court documents reveal that between 2015 and 2022, including the period following Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017, Sola colluded
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