Tag: Pennsylvania

Art Fraud: $200K Medicare Scam
⏱ 2 min read RELATED: Medicare Scam: Arts & Crafts Racket Cost Taxpayers $200K PHILADELPHIA – Irina Segal, owner of Bucks County’s Segal Arts, LLC, just agreed to cough up $200,000 to settle allegations she bilked Medicare out of money by falsely claiming arts-and-crafts sessions were therapeutic occupational therapy. Federal prosecutors say Segal knowingly submitted…

Artful Dodge: Medicare Fraud Case Closed
⏱ 2 min read RELATED: California Con Man Gets 5.5 Years for SBA Scam Philadelphia – Irina Segal, owner of Bucks County’s Segal Arts, LLC, just cut a deal with federal prosecutors, agreeing to shell out $200,000 to settle allegations of Medicare fraud. The feds say Segal’s company billed the government for one-on-one occupational therapy…

Fake Robbery, Real Crime: Credit Union Worker Gets Prison
SCRANTON, PA – Nicole Hilstolsky, 48, of Swoyersville, Pennsylvania, will spend the next eight months in federal prison after admitting she staged an armed robbery to conceal her theft of over $16,000 from the now-defunct WOD Federal Credit Union. The scheme, concocted in October 2018, crumbled under investigation, leading to a guilty plea in December…

Credit Union Swindle: 8 Months for Fake Robbery
⏱ 2 min read RELATED: Elderly Ripped Off: $5M Scam Lands DR National in US Jail SCRANTON, PA – Nicole Hilstolsky, 48, of Swoyersville, Pennsylvania, will spend the next eight months behind bars after pleading guilty to a brazen scheme to steal from the now-shuttered WOD Federal Credit Union. Senior U.S. District Judge Robert D.…

PULLEY’s Web of Deceit Unraveled in Paed Court
At the heart of the federal case United States v. PULLEY lies a tangled web of deceit and corruption. PULLEY, a notorious figure, has been accused of orchestrating a complex scheme that has left a trail of devastation in its wake. As the investigation unfolds, it has become clear that PULLEY’s actions were not those…

GILLESPIE’s Greedy Gamble Backfires: Feds Crack Down
In the gritty streets of Pennsylvania, the wheels of justice are turning against GILLESPIE, as the feds bring the heat in a high-stakes federal case. At the center of the controversy is a complex web of financial deceit, where GILLESPIE allegedly found himself entangled in a web of corruption and greed. The specifics of the…

Spears Gets Served: Feds Crack Down on Major Gunrunning Operation
The federal case against SPEARS has been making headlines for weeks, and for good reason. At the center of the controversy is a massive gunrunning operation that allegedly funneled hundreds of firearms into the streets of Philadelphia. According to sources, the operation was a well-oiled machine that brought in guns from out of state and…

VELEZ’s Web of Deceit Unravels in Federal Court
VELEZ, a defendant in the high-profile case United States v. VELEZ, is facing serious charges stemming from a complex multi-state narcotics trafficking operation. At the center of the case is a massive conspiracy to distribute large quantities of controlled substances across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prosecutors have alleged that VELEZ played a key role in orchestrating…

Williams’ Web of Deceit Unravels in PAED Court
Williams, a local business owner, stands accused of masterminding a sophisticated Ponzi scheme that bilked investors out of millions. The complex web of deceit allegedly spanned years, with Williams using charisma and financial savvy to convince unsuspecting individuals to part with their hard-earned cash. But the scheme eventually unraveled, leaving a trail of devastation in…

HERRERA’s Web of Lies Unraveled, Feds Say
In a shocking turn of events, federal prosecutors have launched a blistering attack against HERRERA, alleging a complex web of deceit and corruption that spanned the length and breadth of Pennsylvania. At the heart of the case is a deeply disturbing accusation: HERRERA is accused of masterminding a multi-state scheme to defraud vulnerable citizens. According…
