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

Nov 82 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

Tennessee Business Owner Convicted of $35 Million Health Care Fraud

Stephen Wick

Oct 293 min read

Investigations

Tennessee Business Owner Convicted of $35 Million Health Care Fraud

Kestner exerted significant pressure on his staff, frequently sending emails that ranked their "production" and criticized those who fell sh

Former Maryland Labor Department Clerk Pleads Guilty to Insurance Fraud and Theft

Stephen Wick

Oct 253 min read

Investigations

Former Maryland Labor Department Clerk Pleads Guilty to Insurance Fraud and Theft

She confessed to altering checks meant for the state, redirecting the funds into her personal accounts. Even after her termination, West con

Penn State to Pay $1.25 Million in Cybersecurity Settlement

Stephen Wick

Oct 234 min read

Investigations

Penn State to Pay $1.25 Million in Cybersecurity Settlement

This case stems from a whistleblower lawsuit filed under the False Claims Act, which empowers private citizens to report fraudulent claims a

Court Grants State $425,940.54 Judgment Against Komfort & Kare LLC for Housing Medicaid Recipients in Unlicensed Facilities

Stephen Wick

Oct 204 min read

Investigations

Court Grants State $425,940.54 Judgment Against Komfort & Kare LLC for Housing Medicaid Recipients in Unlicensed Facilities

Komfort & Kare operated as an assisted living facility licensed by the state to offer housing and services to Medicaid recipients. Following

Raytheon Agrees to Pay $950 Million in Major Settlement Over Fraud and Corruption Charges

Stephen Wick

Oct 175 min read

Investigations

Raytheon Agrees to Pay $950 Million in Major Settlement Over Fraud and Corruption Charges

the company admitted to engaging in two schemes that defrauded the Department of Defense (DOD) related to the supply of defense materials, i

Settlement Reached in Precision Toxicology Fraud Case

Stephen Wick

Oct 154 min read

Investigations

Settlement Reached in Precision Toxicology Fraud Case

The investigation was sparked by a whistleblower complaint from the Baltimore area, leading to a comprehensive state and federal inquiry int

Silver Spring Woman Sentenced for Over $1 Million Medicaid Fraud

Stephen Wick

Oct 144 min read

Criminal Justice

Silver Spring Woman Sentenced for Over $1 Million Medicaid Fraud

Investigators uncovered progress notes indicating that approximately 40 patients were fraudulently charged for therapy sessions purportedly

Fraud Investigations Lead to Arrests of Two Women

Stephen Wick

Oct 132 min read

Investigations

Fraud Investigations Lead to Arrests of Two Women

The Grand Jury of Shelby County has issued indictments against Edna Robinson and Sheron Webb, with each facing a charge of TennCare Fraud an

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

Illinois Man Pleads Guilty in COVID-19 Testing Fraud Scheme

Stephen Wick

Oct 33 min read

Investigations

Illinois Man Pleads Guilty in COVID-19 Testing Fraud Scheme

Zishan Alvi, a 45-year-old resident of Inverness, is facing serious allegations in connection with his Chicago-based laboratory that special

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

Major Bust: 42 Arrested in Crackdown on San Fernando Valley White Supremacist Gang

Stephen Wick

Oct 26 min read

Investigations

Major Bust: 42 Arrested in Crackdown on San Fernando Valley White Supremacist Gang

The unsealed indictment names a total of 68 defendants facing a litany of federal charges, such as conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influ

California Man Convicted of Fraudulent Schemes Related to COVID-19 Relief Programs

Stephen Wick

Sep 194 min read

Investigations

California Man Convicted of Fraudulent Schemes Related to COVID-19 Relief Programs

Through these fraudulent activities, Suel’s businesses received a total of $1,773,245 from COVID-related relief programs, including Paycheck

Baltimore Nursing Home Worker Sentenced for Debit Card Theft

Stephen Wick

Sep 163 min read

Criminal Justice

Baltimore Nursing Home Worker Sentenced for Debit Card Theft

On September 12, 2024, Judge Mays sentenced Payne to five years in prison, with all but ninety days suspended. In addition to jail time, Pay

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

Round Rock Man Sentenced to Over 14 Years for $110 Million IRS Fraud; Six Co-Defendants Also Sentenced

Stephen Wick

Sep 95 min read

Investigations

Round Rock Man Sentenced to Over 14 Years for $110 Million IRS Fraud; Six Co-Defendants Also Sentenced

The defendants exploited this information to electronically submit over 370 tax returns that falsely claimed refunds, instructing the IRS to

Former Prince George’s Council Member Jamel Franklin Admits to Theft and Perjury Charges for Misusing $124,000 in Campaign Funds

Stephen Wick

Aug 292 min read

Investigations

Former Prince George’s Council Member Jamel Franklin Admits to Theft and Perjury Charges for Misusing $124,000 in Campaign Funds

Further investigation revealed that Thillainathan had misrepresented the nature of the services provided, billing Medicaid for extensive psy

Minerco CEO Julius Jenge Arrested for Securities Fraud Over Alleged Scheme to Inflate Share Prices

Stephen Wick

Aug 294 min read

Criminal Justice

Minerco CEO Julius Jenge Arrested for Securities Fraud Over Alleged Scheme to Inflate Share Prices

Jenge is accused of hiding the involvement of a co-conspirator with a criminal background, who allegedly had control over all operations at

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