FBI and Google take down a China-based phishing scheme linked to $1.9 billion in fraud
Suspicious messages about packages, bills, or account issues can appear harmless at first glance. You might see a recognizable brand and think, “I’ll check that out,” but a quick click could lead you right into a scam. The FBI, alongside Google and Black Lotus Labs, recently disrupted a large phishing campaign from China known as […]
Government files lawsuit against Hochul officials, alleging large-scale fraud in overhaul of New York’s $11 billion Medicaid program
DOJ Sues New York Over Medicaid Program Mismanagement The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated a lawsuit against Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration, claiming that select companies improperly diverted millions of taxpayer dollars through manipulated bids in the $11 billion Medicaid home health program. The lawsuit names State Health Commissioner James MacDonald and Medicaid Director Amir […]
Trump Administration Takes Action Against Haitian National Involved in $58 Million Drug Clinic Fraud; Risking Years in Prison and Deportation
Massive Medical Fraud Scheme Exposed Last year marked a significant moment in the fight against medical fraud, as federal prosecutors unveiled the largest bust in history involving Jean Jethro Alexandre, a Haitian national. He had intended to run two clinics that, on paper, were meant to treat HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. However, according […]
FBI conducts raid on Ohio voter outreach group funded by Soros amid alleged fraud investigation
Federal Agents Raid Soros-Funded Voter Group Amid Fraud Investigation On Thursday, federal agents conducted a raid on the Ohio Organization for Cooperation (OOC), a voter mobilization group supported by Soros funding, as part of an ongoing fraud investigation. According to MS Now, FBI agents descended upon the OOC’s headquarters on June 11, also extending their […]
Florida man receives sentence for $58 million Medicare fraud taking advantage of 340B program
Increased Oversight Sought Following Health Care Fraud Case Lawmakers are pushing for better oversight and reforms after a Haitian man in Florida was found guilty of a healthcare fraud conspiracy. Prosecutors stated he was involved in over $58 million in fraudulent claims to Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers through a federal drug discount program. Jean […]
Bessent Reports Illegal Job Programs Linked to $2.5 Billion in Fraud
Treasury Secretary Highlights $2.5 Billion in Payroll Tax Fraud Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent remarked on Friday that an illegal employment scheme has resulted in over $2.5 billion in suspicious payroll tax activities this year. While speaking to bankers in Houston, Bessent noted that financial institutions have reported this substantial amount connected to payroll tax fraud […]
Sam Bankman-Fried’s attempt to reverse his crypto fraud conviction fails
Sam Bankman-Fried’s attempt to have his conviction and 25-year sentence for fraud overturned was denied on Friday. The decision came from a unanimous three-judge panel at the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan, which stated that the evidence against him was “strong, to say the least.” In a statement, Circuit Judge Barrington Parker noted […]
LA County DA aims to halt $4B sexual abuse settlement due to fraud accusations
District Attorney Questions Validity of Sexual Abuse Claims in $4 Billion Lawsuit Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hockman has requested a judge to pause payments to victims involved in a $4 billion sexual abuse lawsuit. He expressed concerns, stating that approximately 80% of the claims may not be legitimate, as reported by the Los […]
FBI Executes First Arrest from DOJ’s List of Top Fraud Suspects
FBI Arrests First Individual from New “Most Wanted Scammers” List The FBI has made its first arrest from a recently released “Most Wanted Scammers” list, apprehending former grocery store owner Saeed Abdullahi Eleg. FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrest of Eleg, 47, on Wednesday as part of a broader initiative to combat widespread fraud. […]
Improper use of federal funds leads to HUD halting financial support for LA homeless services agency due to fraud issues
Los Angeles Homeless Services Agency Faces Funding Issues Los Angeles’ primary agency for homeless services has lost federal funding after failing to effectively address fraud concerns. This follows a previous cut in county funding. A letter from the Fraud Elimination Task Force, in collaboration with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), notified the […]