Justice Department releases puzzling statement following conviction of transgender man in COVID fraud case
Confusion Surrounds DOJ’s COVID Fraud Case The Justice Department has sparked some confusion regarding a COVID fraud case involving a Louisiana man pretending to be a woman. On Thursday, 33-year-old Brandon Jarraw was found guilty of theft of government funds and making false statements. This conviction stems from two separate incidents linked to COVID-related assistance […]
Fraud risk specialist states the matter is ‘not political’ and supports DOGE initiatives.
Expert Discusses Government Fraud and Efficiency Linda Miller, a long-time expert on fraud risks, emphasized in a recent interview that addressing government fraud transcends political lines. In her conversation on the show “60 Minutes,” she stated, “I really don’t think fraud is a political issue. It’s about mom and Apple Pie.” She added that consensus […]
Elizabeth Holmes, involved in the Theranos fraud, fails in her latest attempt for an appeal hearing.
Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of the once-celebrated Silicon Valley startup Theranos, has faced a significant setback in her fraud case. The 9th Circuit US Court of Appeals rejected her request to revisit her 2022 conviction appeal. The 9th Circuit’s decision denied Holmes’ plea for a rehearing before a panel of three judges who had originally […]
Most Americans Favor Ending Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Medicaid
A recent poll reveals that a significant majority of Americans support efforts to address waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicaid, as reported by Breitbart News. This internal GOP poll comes amidst ongoing Congressional discussions regarding Medicaid reform due to budget negotiations. Republicans are advocating for measures to uphold the system’s integrity, by targeting non-eligible candidates […]
Yankee tickets scammer sentenced to four years in prison for tax fraud
A man from New Jersey, who previously defrauded the New York Yankees of over $626,000, has been sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to pay more than $3.5 million in restitution after pleading guilty to tax evasion, according to officials. Walter Huss, a Hewitt resident and owner of a shipping business, was accused […]
How SIM swapping resulted in a $1.8 million cyber fraud case
A man from the San Fernando Valley, California, has been sentenced to over five years in federal prison after orchestrating significant fraud operations that targeted many victims, including a number of elderly individuals. Oren David Sela, 36, managed to steal an email account, hijack a phone number through sim swapping, and used the victim’s identity […]
Federal and city officials should investigate Jumaane Williams for potential mortgage fraud, according to a political source.
The federal government and the city are being urged to look into potential mortgage fraud by NYC public advocate Jumaane Williams, particularly focusing on concerning aspects surrounding his Brooklyn property that recently went into foreclosure. Councillor Robert Holden (D-Keynes) sent letters to Federal Housing and Finance Director William Plute and Jocelyn Strauber of the New […]
California attorney Sara King receives 21-month prison term for wire fraud involving investment funds used for gambling in Las Vegas
A California lawyer has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison after admitting to stealing close to $9 million from clients to fund a gambling addiction in Las Vegas, all while flaunting a lavish lifestyle. Sarah Jacqueline King received this sentence on Monday after pleading guilty to wire fraud and money laundering charges from […]
119 Amtrak employees steal $12M in largest fraud scheme — many retain taxpayer-supported jobs: Report
Significant Fraud Scheme Involving Amtrak Employees Uncovered The Amtrak inspector’s office has announced the results of a bombshell investigation that revealed “the largest employee conspiracy we’ve ever examined.” The findings, publicized on Wednesday, confirm that at least 119 Amtrak employees were implicated in a “wide-spread scheme,” colluding with healthcare providers in New York to defraud […]
Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky receives 12-year sentence for “unbank yourself” fraud.
After the incident unfolded, the victim reported feeling unwelcome from Masski and his family, even amid threats of violence and potential public disgrace. Some victims suggested that Masski was aware he would face financial losses yet still encouraged them to invest more, right as things were falling apart. In a victim statement submitted to U.S. […]