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Darknet Bitcoin Operator Sentenced to 12 Years: Inside the Illicit World of Cryptocurrency Money Laundering

Nov 104 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

Guilty Plea in Bribery Scheme Involving U.S. Customs and Border Protection Official: What Happened?

Stephen Wick

Nov 92 min read

Criminal Justice

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

The Florida Man's Role in the $7 Million Fraud Scheme: A Look into the Biofuel Company Scandal

Stephen Wick

Nov 82 min read

Investigations

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

States Remain Silent on Complaints Against Exeter Finance Amid Santander Settlement

Stephen Wick

Oct 253 min read

Investigations

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

Justice Department Takes Action Against Discrimination in Home Appraisals

Stephen Wick

Oct 244 min read

Investigations

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

Rebel Ridge” Brings a Fresh Twist to Small-Town Justice

Stephen Wick

Oct 193 min read

Art

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

Consumer Alert: Mayland AG Warns of Charity Scams Amid Hurricane Relief Efforts in the Southeast

Stephen Wick

Oct 184 min read

News

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

Alabama Man Arrested for Hacking SEC’s Social Media Account

Stephen Wick

Oct 174 min read

Investigations

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

Former Bookkeeper Sentenced for Embezzling $159,000 from Kalispell Firearms Company

Stephen Wick

Oct 132 min read

Investigations

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

Eight Indicted in $68 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme in Brooklyn, NY

Stephen Wick

Oct 115 min read

Investigations

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

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Michigan Man for Defrauding Minerco Investors

Stephen Wick

Oct 107 min read

Investigations

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

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

Stephen Wick

Oct 85 min read

Investigations

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

SEC Charges Accountant and Firm in Major Securities Fraud Case

Stephen Wick

Oct 25 min read

Investigations

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

Oludayo Kolawole John Adeagbo aka John Edwards aka John Dayo Sentenced for Role in Multimillion-Dollar Email Fraud Scheme

Stephen Wick

Oct 26 min read

Criminal Justice

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

Justice Department Launches $18.5 Million Distribution for Western Union Fraud Victims

Stephen Wick

Sep 105 min read

Criminal Justice

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

New York Judge Orders Guardianship Company to Refund Elderly Woman for Inadequate Care

Stephen Wick

Sep 102 min read

Investigations

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

Nevada Man Convicted for Defrauding Banks of Over $11 Million in Pandemic Relief Funds

Stephen Wick

Sep 94 min read

Investigations

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

Foreign National Sentenced for Multi-Million Dollar Hacking Scheme

Stephen Wick

Sep 43 min read

Investigations

Foreign National Sentenced for Multi-Million Dollar Hacking Scheme

This malware granted the defendants unauthorized access to the victims’ computer systems and email accounts.

USDA to Launch Year-Long Study on Avian Influenza in Former Dairy Cattle Entering Meat Production

Stephen Wick

Sep 33 min read

Public Health

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

Puerto Rican Steel Distributor Executive Pleads Guilty to Price-Fixing Conspiracy

Stephen Wick

Sep 24 min read

Investigations

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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