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Fraudster Sentenced to 82 Months in Federal Prison for Identity and Bank Fraud Scheme

By Jesse Hull Posted on 21 August 2023 Posted in Honolulu Grime Tagged with Bank fraud, Federal Prison, Fraud, Identity Fraud, Sentencing

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.

Former Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Employee and 14 Others Charged in $3.2 Million Fraud Scheme

By Jesse Hull Posted on 21 August 2023 Posted in Chicago Grime Tagged with Fraud, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, scam

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.

Former Miami-Dade Police Officer Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Relief Fraud

By Jesse Hull Posted on 21 August 2023 Posted in Miami Grime Tagged with COVID-19 Relief, Fraud, Miami-Dade, Plea, Police

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.

Final Defendant Sentenced to Federal Prison in $53 Million Health Care Fraud Conspiracy

By Jesse Hull Posted on 21 August 2023 Posted in Miami Grime Tagged with Conspiracy, Federal Prison, Fraud, Healthcare, Sentencing

The final defendant involved in a $53 million health care fraud conspiracy has been sentenced to 12 months in federal prison. Learn more here.

South Florida Resident Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Nationwide Interstate Moving Fraud Scheme

By Jesse Hull Posted on 21 August 2023 Posted in Miami Grime Tagged with Fraud, Moving Scheme, prison, South Florida

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.

Denver Woman Accused of Stealing More Than $3.3 Million from Covid Relief Programs

By Jesse Hull Posted on 21 August 2023 Posted in Denver Grime Tagged with Covid Relief Programs, Fraud, Theft

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.

Colorado Springs Residents Indicted in Alleged Scheme to Defraud Hundreds of Student Loan Debtors

By Jesse Hull Posted on 21 August 2023 Posted in Denver Grime Tagged with Colorado, Colorado Springs, Fraud, Indictment, Residents, Scheme, student loan debtors

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.