Ex-Fresno news anchor loses over $70K in text message fraud
A seasoned journalist with 22 years in broadcasting found himself embroiled in a fraud case after losing an astonishing $72,000. “I think it’s a bit foolish. I should’ve been smarter about it. It’s just… I’m in a really vulnerable place right now,” shared Alex Delgado, who was a KSEE 24 news anchor. Back in March, […]
Kerr Kriisa charged with wire fraud in federal court in West Virginia
Former IRS Employee Charged with Fraud A former federal employee, Arios Williams, is accused of defrauding the government of over $3.5 million in relief funds tied to the pandemic. Williams, previously an SBA loan officer, reportedly reached out to individuals on Instagram, promising to approve fraudulent grant applications for a fee. In a separate case, […]
Ex-College Basketball Player Kerr Kriisa Charged With $2.2 Million Fraud Scheme
Former Basketball Player Arrested in Fraud Scheme Kerr Kriisa, a former player for the Kentucky Wildcats, has been arrested and charged in relation to a fraud scheme that reportedly amassed around $2.2 million, according to an announcement from the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday. The 6-foot-3 guard, originally from Estonia, played for various colleges […]
Kerr Kriisa reportedly vowed to sell his organs in a $2.2 million fraud plan
Kerr Kriisa Indicted in Fraud Scheme Kerr Kriisa, a former basketball player from Kentucky, has been charged in connection with a fraud scheme totaling around $2.2 million. The 6-foot-3 guard is accused of carrying out a scheme that involved false representations, fake identities, and misleading communications to defraud several victims, according to a statement from […]
Trump Promised To Eliminate Fraud In Healthcare. What’s The Progress?
The Trump administration has recently taken significant steps in a broad initiative aimed at tackling health care fraud throughout the country. In March, President Donald Trump signed a presidential order that established a new task force focused on eliminating fraud. This order points out that “failing to ensure adequate federal oversight to prevent fraud, waste, […]
Former NCAA basketball player Kerr Kriisa taken into custody by FBI in suspected multi-million dollar fraud case
A former college basketball player suspected of being part of a multi-million dollar fraud scheme has been apprehended by the FBI and is awaiting extradition. Kerr Kriisa, who spent six years playing in the NCAA across four schools, was detained on Friday in Lexington, Kentucky, as reported by Kentucky Sports Radio. The 25-year-old, originally from […]
Inactive Connecticut autism service provider ordered to repay $710K for Medicaid fraud
Settlement Over Medicaid Fraud for Autism Service Provider Trading Spaces, a former autism behavioral services provider situated in Glastonbury, has reached a settlement with the state for $710,815 to address allegations of Medicaid fraud. According to a statement from Connecticut Attorney General Tong, this settlement comes after claims that the provider, Trading Spaces ABA, LLC, […]
Romanians Admit Guilt in Almost $1 Million Food Stamp Fraud
Two Romanian brothers living in the U.S. without legal status have admitted guilt in North Carolina for their involvement in a scheme that took advantage of the identities of American citizens, nearly defrauding them of $1 million from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Marian Ovidiu Dumitru, 37, and Catalin Dumitru, 39, entered their pleas […]
Letitia James under pressure as federal funding for Medicaid fraud unit is halted
New York Attorney General Faces Criticism Over Medicaid Fraud Unit New York Attorney General Letitia James has come under fire from Republicans following the Trump administration’s decision to cut federal funding to the state’s Medicaid Fraud Enforcement Unit (MFCU). Federal officials argue that the investigation into Medicaid fraud has stalled due to a history of […]
Two Individuals Charged in Suspected Multi-Million Dollar Healthcare Fraud Scheme
Health Care Fraud Indictments The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York announced on Thursday that two individuals have been indicted in connection with a massive health care fraud scheme worth millions. The accused, Saad Aziz and Zabed Chaudhry, also known as “Jared,” were charged in federal court in Central Islip on […]