Another Democrat facing trouble due to COVID-related fraud claims
Democratic Lawmaker Faces Expulsion Following Theft Allegations A Democratic Congress member might be expelled after federal prosecutors accuse her of stealing millions in federal funds, which she allegedly used to support her campaigns. The House Ethics Committee is set to hold a public trial for Rep. Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-Florida) on Thursday regarding these accusations. […]
Activist Monica Cannon-Grant required to return over $224K received through fraud
A fraudulent activist associated with Black Lives Matter, who had earned the title of Bostonian of the Year, has been mandated to repay $224,000 that she misappropriated for personal use, including shopping and vacations. Monica Cannon-Grant received this sizable repayment order this week after previously being sentenced in January to four years of probation, six […]
Judge denies Charlie Javice’s request to overturn fraud conviction
A federal judge has rejected Charlie Jarvis’ attempt to overturn his conviction linked to defrauding JPMorgan Chase & Co. into buying the education startup Frank for $175 million. Jarvis argued there was a conflict of interest because two law clerks accepted positions at the law firm representing the bank. U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein, based […]
State legislator proposes No More SCAMS Act to combat widespread fraud
When I first arrived in California during the Reagan years, it felt like the essence of America—the golden state where hard work could lead to the American dream. Now, however, it seems to be known more as a hotspot for fraud. During the pandemic, criminals managed to steal an astonishing $32 billion from California’s unemployment […]
Mike Lynch’s widow, a superyacht owner, confronts bankruptcy following a fraud lawsuit.
Major Legal Setback for Widow of Deceased British Tycoon The estate of a British businessman, who tragically passed away when his luxurious superyacht sank near Sicily, faces more than $1.2 billion in damages from a 2015 lawsuit. This ruling could potentially push his widow toward crippling financial difficulties. Hewlett-Packard (HP), the US technology giant, has […]
Senate approves Colin McDonald as the first head of fraud enforcement at the DOJ
Senate Confirms Colin McDonald as National Fraud Enforcement Attorney On Tuesday, the Senate approved Colin McDonald as the first assistant attorney general for national fraud enforcement at the Justice Department, with a narrow 52-47 vote. This step aligns with the Trump administration’s intensified initiatives against fraud in taxpayer-funded programs. The confirmation comes amid ongoing investigations […]
Trump selects a prosecutor from California to head the DOJ’s fraud division
Trump’s Justice Department Appoints New Fraud Division Leader The Justice Department under President Donald Trump has appointed a new leader to spearhead a recently established unit aimed at prosecuting fraud. Interestingly, this new leader hails from California, a state currently facing scrutiny over fraud allegations. On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Colin McDonald as the […]
Senate approves Colin McDonald as the new lead fraud prosecutor at the DOJ
Colin McDonald Confirmed as Assistant Attorney General for Fraud Enforcement On Tuesday, the Senate confirmed Colin McDonald as the assistant attorney general in charge of the Justice Department’s fraud enforcement efforts. The vote saw support from 52 Republicans and 47 Democrats for McDonald, who previously held the position of deputy assistant attorney general at the […]
Fugitive Azerbaijani individual charged with a large $90 million health care fraud in California
Health Care Fraud Charges Against Foreign National A foreign individual is facing serious charges for allegedly running a large-scale health care fraud operation in the United States. Anar Rustamov, 38, originally from Azerbaijan and previously residing in Sunnyvale, California, was indicted by a federal grand jury on Thursday. He is accused of submitting $90 million […]
House committee Republican lawmakers investigate widespread hospice fraud in California
Investigation into Hospice Fraud in California Republicans on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee have initiated an investigation they call “Rampant Taxpayer Fraud in California’s Hospice Program.” This inquiry follows recent reports revealing unsettling evidence of fraudulent activities in the state’s hospice program. Allegations include providers overcharging Medicare and enrolling beneficiaries without their consent, […]