#wire-fraud

#wire-fraud

A Nigerian man was sentenced for a phishing scheme that defrauded US home buyers of over $20 million.

Two men charged with defrauding Uber by using a fake app to illegally collect surge fees.

A group of five defendants is charged with using phishing schemes to steal sensitive data and millions in cryptocurrency.

Real estate scams are growing in sophistication and prevalence, making consumer education crucial.

Tom Girardi was found guilty of wire fraud for embezzling millions from clients, leading to emotional testimonies from victims.

A former employee embezzled $3.2 million from his employer using fraudulent tactics over a five-year period.

A former payroll manager at a Louisiana firm pleaded guilty to wire fraud and stole over $2.5 million by transferring funds to her personal accounts.

A former nonprofit director was indicted for embezzling nearly $200,000 from her organization, using funds for personal expenses over two years.

Real estate fraud is increasing, with scammers impersonating property owners and conducting illicit transactions, leading to significant financial losses.

Tom Girardi, disbarred attorney, was found guilty of wire fraud for stealing $15 million in client settlement funds.

Tom Girardi insists he never misled clients and that all received what they were owed despite charges of wire fraud exceeding $15 million.

Former GOP Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, facing significant jail time for his actions.

Two brothers pleaded guilty to a massive wire fraud scheme involving bribery for federal contracts.

The fraud scheme involved a substantial sum of money secured through illegal means.

Neil Divers was sentenced to over a year in prison for laundering money from his Richmond-based business, Kodiak Precision, Inc.

Horst Jicha, CEO of cryptocurrency platform USI Tech, has been arraigned on charges of securities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering.

Jicha led USI Tech's expansion into the U.S. market and allegedly operated a multilevel marketing scheme, making false guarantees of high investment returns.

FTX CEO sentenced to 25 years in prison for wire fraud and money-laundering.

FTX exchange used customer deposits for illegitimate purposes, leading to billions in losses.

The era of get-rich-quick schemes in crypto may be ending, transitioning to a more sober phase focused on useful applications.

Indictment of Nebraska man for $3.5 million cryptojacking scheme involving cloud providers.

Former fraud investigator and accomplice pleaded guilty to stealing personal information from homeless individuals for fraudulent unemployment claims.

Colorado funeral home owners pleaded guilty to fraud while allegedly misusing funds amid storing decaying bodies and providing fake ashes.

The owners of a Colorado funeral home pleaded guilty to wire fraud after failing to provide services and mishandling bodies.

Richard Zeitlin pleaded guilty to defrauding donors by misrepresenting political action committees as charities, collecting tens of millions for personal gain.

Christopher Kamon pleaded guilty to wire fraud, affirming his collusion with Tom Girardi to defraud clients out of settlement money.

Andre Prince was sentenced to 24 months for his role in a fraudulent moving scheme that exploited customers and held their belongings hostage.

Art adviser Lisa Schiff pleads guilty to wire fraud, stealing $6.5 million from clients who sought her expertise in buying art.

Lisa Schiff pleaded guilty to stealing $6.5 million in a wire fraud scheme from art clients over five years.

Federal prosecutors are investigating former lawyers at Girardi Keese, indicating potential criminal charges in a case involving over $15 million in fraud.

Tom Girardi, a once-respected lawyer, faces trial for wire fraud, accused of stealing over $15 million from clients in desperate situations.

Christopher K. Kamon, former CFO, pleads guilty to wire fraud and agrees to forfeit $3.1 million involving fraud at Tom Girardi's firm.

Tom Girardi was found guilty of stealing $15 million from clients, reflecting a significant legal and personal downfall.

Disgraced lawyer Tom Girardi has been found competent to stand trial for stealing over $15 million from his clients.

Girardi is facing charges of wire fraud and embezzlement from clients, including a widow, a couple injured in a car wreck, and a victim of a gas pipeline explosion.

Tom Girardi has been deemed competent to stand trial for accusations of embezzlement and wire fraud.

Girardi is also facing indictments in Chicago for allegedly stealing money from the victims of the Lion Air Flight JT 610 crash.

Erlene King's wire fraud case highlights the risks associated with campaign finance systems, especially the misuse of publicly funded matching programs.

Erlene King is charged with wire fraud, accused of defrauding nearly $400,000 from New York City's Campaign Finance Board through a fraudulent donation scheme.

Erlene King, charged with wire fraud, allegedly defrauded NYC's Campaign Finance Board of nearly $400,000 using fake donors and forged documentation.

A gambler pleaded guilty in a scheme involving NBA player Jontay Porter, which led to Porter's lifetime ban from the league.

Long Phi Pham pleaded guilty to conspiracy in a sports betting scheme exploiting Jontay Porter's injuries, raising concerns about integrity in sports.

CertifID increased wire transfer insurance coverage to $2 million to combat rising wire fraud in real estate transactions.

Perpetrators stole $445,945.73 from Arlington using phishing and the town is working to recover funds and bolster cybersecurity.

The Department of Justice is investigating Tesla for securities and wire fraud regarding its self-driving vehicle claims.

Trevor Milton owes Nikola $167.7 million after being found liable for misleading investors and causing financial harm.

Founder of electric truck company Nikola, Trevor Milton, expected to face significant prison time for securities and wire fraud.

Nikola's case highlights the financial damage caused by electric vehicle start-ups with exaggerated claims and lack of profits.

The first-ever prosecution for streaming fraud involving AI-generated music emphasizes new challenges for digital platforms and enforcers.

Rob Smith allegedly earned over $10 million through an intricate scheme of fake music streaming.

A musician was charged for using AI and bots to fraudulently stream songs and claim millions in royalties.

Moving scams in NYC led to 800 customers being defrauded of $800,000 between 2017 and 2020.

Defendant Andre Prince was sentenced for his role in a fraudulent moving ring.

Real estate professionals face increasing legal liability for wire fraud instances, must take more protective measures for consumers.

George Santos pled guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, highlighting the personal and political consequences of his actions.

George Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, potentially facing 6-8 years in prison and ordered to repay $373,000.

George Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, exposing the severe consequences of dishonesty in political life.

George Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, marking a significant legal downfall.

George Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identity theft, admitting to dishonesty and fraudulent actions during his time as a Congressman.

George Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, facing a 6-8 year sentence and repaying $373,000.

Whitehead convicted of wire fraud and extortion

Whitehead misrepresented relationship with Mayor Eric Adams

Lamor Whitehead found guilty of wire fraud and extortion after two-week trial.

Damian Williams highlights Whitehead's history of lies and fraud.

Brooklyn preacher found guilty of wire fraud and extortion

Prosecutors argued preacher flaunted ties to mayor and used money for lavish lifestyle.

Sebastien Raoult, aka 'Sezyo,' has been sentenced to 36 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

Raoult's extradition fight included seeking intervention from the United Nations Committee Against Torture, but he was ultimately extradited to the US by Morocco.

A 24-year-old man in Miami is accused of stealing identities and wire fraud totaling over $2 million.

The suspect used personal information from Citibank customers in a nationwide scheme conducted over almost a year.

Former college track and field coach pleads guilty to setting up fake accounts to obtain explicit photos from women.

The coach also cyberstalked and hacked into the social media accounts of one victim.

Waithe's sentencing is scheduled for March 6, 2024.

Former Northeastern University track and field coach, Steve Waithe, pleaded guilty to a scheme involving stealing explicit photos from female athletes and tricking other women into sending him nude photos.

Waithe was also accused of cyberstalking a Northeastern student and hacking into her Snapchat account.

He pleaded guilty to wire fraud, cyberstalking, conspiracy to commit computer fraud, and aiding and abetting computer fraud.

Ruby Corado, founder of Casa Ruby nonprofit, pleaded guilty to wire fraud for diverting pandemic relief funds to personal accounts in El Salvador, impacting the organization financially.

Ruby Corado, founder of Casa Ruby, pleaded guilty to wire fraud for sending relief funds to personal account in El Salvador.