Tag: Fraud
Two Kentucky men, Million-Dollar Investment Scheme, Kentucky, 2023
Two Kentucky men charged with scheming to obtain millions of dollars from victims in Illinois and throughout the U.S. Learn more here.
Stewart Olani Stant, Conspiracy to Commit Honest Services Wire Fraud, Hawaii 2024
Former Maui public official and Honolulu businessman charged with federal bribery and fraud offenses. Learn about the allegations, consequences, and the importance of preventing and combating corruption.
Evan Daniel Montvel-Cohen, Bank Fraud and Identity Theft, Guam 2023
Fraudster Evan Daniel Montvel-Cohen sentenced to 82 months in federal prison for identity and bank fraud scheme. Learn about the schemes, financial losses, criminal history, investigation, and the court’s efforts to deter future offenders.
Shauntele Y. Pridgeon, DCFS Computer System Manipulation, Illinois 2022
Former Illinois Department of Children and Family Services employee and 14 others charged in $3.2M fraud scheme. Learn about the indictment, allegations, and ongoing legal proceedings.
Samuel Harris, Wire Fraud, Florida 2023
Former Miami-Dade Police Officer pleads guilty to COVID-19 relief fraud. Samuel Harris submitted fraudulent applications for PPP and EIDL loans, obtaining over $135,000. Sentencing scheduled for September 25, 2023, with a possible 20-year prison term.
Edgar Perez, Healthcare Fraud, Florida 2023
The final defendant involved in a $53 million health care fraud conspiracy has been sentenced to 12 months in federal prison. Learn more here.
Arvaham Zano, Wire Fraud, Florida 2023
South Florida resident sentenced to 8 years in federal prison for nationwide moving fraud scheme. Clients’ belongings never recovered. Co-defendant sentenced to 30 months. Learn the tactics used and the role of moving brokers. Law enforcement agencies involved. Moving scams are a serious issue.
DeJane Reaniece Lattany, Covid-19 Relief Program Wire Fraud, Colorado 2023
Denver woman accused of stealing $3.3 million from Covid relief programs. Charges include wire fraud and false information on applications. Importance of oversight emphasized.
Jalon Torres and Lisa Marie Ritter, Student Loan Scam, Colorado 2015
Colorado Springs residents indicted in alleged scheme to defraud student loan debtors. Over $1 million earned, used for personal gain. Charged with multiple crimes. Ongoing court proceedings. FBI, IRS-CI, and DOE OIG involved. Defendants presumed innocent until proven guilty. Case details: 23-cr-00113-RMR. Stay connected for updates.
DeJane Reaniece Lattany, Wire Fraud, Colorado 2023
Denver woman pleads guilty to $3.3 million COVID fraud. Learn about how she unlawfully obtained funds meant for struggling small businesses.
