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Judge in Trump civil fraud case receives envelope with white powder

A judge in former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud case received an envelope containing white powder Wednesday morning, prompting an emergency response at a downtown Manhattan courthouse, court officials said. The incident occurred at the New York County Courthouse around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday when a court employee opened an envelope addressed to Judge Arthur Engoron […]

Sam Bankman-Fried lawyers ask for 63 to 78 month jail sentence for FTX fraud trial

Lawyers for Sam Bankman Fried told a U.S. judge Tuesday that the FTX founder’s conviction for stealing $8 billion from customers of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange will result in a sentence of 63 to 78 months. He said the sentence was an appropriate punishment. Lawyers for the jailed former billionaire, who turns 32 next week, […]

Donald Trump Appeals $355 Million Ruling in New York Civil Fraud Case

Former President Donald Trump on Monday filed a notice of appeal from a New York civil judgment that found him liable for fraudulently inflating his net worth in financial statements over the years. The ruling limited his, and the Trump Organization’s, ability to do business in New York or apply for loans from financial institutions […]

NYC bishop faces trial for fraud and attempted extortion charges

Brooklyn preacher Lamor Miller-Whitehead is on trial for allegedly stealing parishioners’ retirement funds and attempting to extort a businessman. Miller-Whitehead, who founded the ministry in 2013, owns real estate in suburban Brooklyn and is accused of diverting funds for personal expenses. His charges include wire fraud, attempted extortion, and making false statements to law enforcement. […]

Open Banking Risks Outweigh Benefits as Fraud Risks Rise – PYMNTS.com

Open banking is transforming the banking industry. This allows third-party fintech companies to access financial data and funds managed by traditional financial institutions (FIs). Doing so could pave the way for the provision of real-time payments. Although consumers appreciate faster payment solutions, financial institutions are reluctant to offer these solutions, especially due to concerns that […]

Brother of UGA murder suspect charged with green card fraud, officials say

An undocumented Venezuelan man living in Athens, Georgia, and the brother of a suspect accused of murder on the University of Georgia campus, was charged Friday night with possession of a fraudulent green card, officials said. Diego Ybarra, 29, has been charged with a federal criminal complaint and is in state custody, the U.S. Attorney’s […]