Appeals court slashes Trump’s bond to $175 million in civil fraud case

Former President Trump’s bond was reduced to $175 million as he appeals the New York court’s decision. Fox News legal editor … source
Shohei Ohtani was victim of fraud, ex-interpreter expected to plead guilty to federal crimes

Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter is under federal surveillance. Ippei Mizuhara, who was fired by the Dodgers in March for allegedly stealing millions of dollars from Ohtani to cover sports gambling debts, is “in negotiations” to plead guilty to federal crimes. According to a report in Wednesday’s New York Times. TMZ reported this, citing law enforcement […]
Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter expected to plead guilty in fraud case: report

Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, is reportedly expected to plead guilty to fraud charges for allegedly stealing money from the MLB star to pay off gambling debts. Otani said he was unaware of Mizuhara’s alleged gambling problem or that $4.5 million was stolen. According to a report in the New York Times, authorities believe […]
Intellicheck CEO Envisions a Bank Consortium to Fight ID Fraud – PYMNTS.com

When reading about collaboration in the financial services industry, the topic usually centers around banks and fintech. But perhaps there is more to this story. A team effort between banks could be a welcome development if competitors collaborate and the topic turns to his identity fraud. That’s definitely the development that people are most concerned […]
Advice from fraud specialist who files debit card swindling claims all day

While different types of fraud can have their own frustrations and consequences, debit card fraud can quickly empty your bank account and make recovery difficult. That’s why we’re so grateful to debit card fraud specialist Brenda of Orange Park, Florida, for sharing her incredible knowledge and insight to protect you from debit card fraud. Click […]
Retiree loses $1m in timeshare fraud by Mexican drug cartel known for cannibalism

Two California retirees say they lost nearly $1 million after falling victim to a bizarre timeshare scam run by a notorious Mexican drug cartel known for its horrifying claims of cannibalism. This rapidly evolving scam, run by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), extorts hundreds of millions of dollars each year from Americans, including James, […]
Texas man killed by bystander in what appeared to be a robbery. It turned out the robbery was a staged immigration fraud

An anonymous bystander in Texas did what Texans often do in January and used a gun to stop what appeared to be a violent robbery in progress. Now, police say this “robbery” was actually carried out for the purpose of fraudulent visa application, but the “robber” is still dead and the fake “victim” is apparently […]
Terraform founder Do Kwon found liable in SEC’s crypto fraud trial

A Manhattan jury on Friday found Singapore-based Terraform Labs and its founder Do Kwon liable on civil fraud charges, as stablecoins’ 2022 collapse shocks crypto markets. agreed with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s opinion that the company misled investors before giving the deal. The jury returned its verdict in federal court after a two-week trial […]
Former South Dakota tribal leader convicted on 6 wire fraud counts

A jury on Thursday convicted a former South Dakota tribal leader of defrauding his tribe of thousands of dollars. After a three-day trial, a jury found former Oglala Sioux Tribal Chairman Julian Bear Runner, 38, of Pine Ridge, guilty of six counts of wire fraud and theft and embezzlement. . Tribe slams South Dakota governor’s […]
Letitia James challenges Trump’s $175 million bond in fraud case

New York Attorney General Letitia James is challenging former President Donald Trump again by raising questions about the $175 million bond he posted in his New York civil fraud case. Trump filed his bond Monday after a New York appeals court lowered the amount from $464 million to $175 million. Now James is questioning the […]