Caroline Ellison, former partner of crypto fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried, is set to be released early from federal prison.
Caroline Ellison’s Early Release from Federal Prison Caroline Ellison, once known as the right-hand figure of FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried, is set to be released early from federal prison after serving only 15 months of her two-year sentence. At 31, Ellison faced a relatively light sentence after admitting to fraud charges tied to the expansive multibillion-dollar […]
Judge determines Boston fraudster Brian Walshe is fit to face trial for his wife’s murder
Massachusetts Judge Rules Brian Walsh Competent for Trial A judge in Massachusetts has determined that Brian Walsh, a fraudster from the Boston area accused of killing his wife, Anna, is fit to go to trial. Walsh appeared in court wearing a dark suit, with his hands restrained. This session wrapped up after about an hour, […]
Chinese fraudster found guilty in UK following record bitcoin seizure
Major Cryptocurrency Scam Conviction A Chinese national has been convicted for her central role in what’s believed to be the largest cryptocurrency attack to date, with losses exceeding £5 billion (around $6.7 billion). Zhimin Qian, also known as Yadi Zhang, admitted guilt on Monday at Southwark Crown Court in London for illegally acquiring and holding […]
Fraudster who boldly attempted to swindle Elvis Presley’s family and sell Graceland estate faces judgment at sentencing
Woman Sentenced for Scamming Elvis Presley’s Family A woman managed to scam millions from Elvis Presley’s family and even attempted to auction off the iconic Graceland estate. Her fate was sealed in a Memphis courtroom on Tuesday. Lisa Janine Findley, 54, received a sentence of four years and nine months from a federal judge due […]
Fraudster sentenced to 4 years for spending almost $2M in COVID funds on watches, luxury hotels, and cryptocurrency
Long Island Man Sentenced for Covid Relief Fraud A Long Island resident, Niall Alli, who spent around $2 million from Covid relief funds on luxury items such as Patek watches, upscale hotels, and cryptocurrency, received a four-year prison sentence on Wednesday. The 52-year-old from Inwood admitted guilt in December 2023 to committing disaster relief and […]
Trump Criticizes ‘Fraudster’ Adam Schiff for Potential Mortgage Fraud
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump raised suspicions regarding Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA), suggesting he may have engaged in mortgage fraud. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated, “I’ve always suspected Shifty Adam Schiff as a con man.” He further elaborated: “I now know that Fannie Mae’s financial crimes division has found evidence […]
Florida fraudster impersonating a doctor administered Botox in a backyard shed, resulting in a woman experiencing facial paralysis, according to authorities.
A Florida woman allegedly posed as a doctor, administering Botox injections from a questionable backyard shed, known as a Med Spa. The Port St. Lucie Police Department reported that 50-year-old Rosa Mena was charged after a victim complained about a failed procedure that left them paralyzed. “We urge the public to thoroughly research facilities and […]
Fraudster Pretended to Be Trump-Vance Official to Take $250K in Crypto, DOJ States
Simply put Nigerian nationals are reportedly pretending to be officials from Trump Vance’s Inaugural Committee, using fake emails to swindle $250,000 in Ethereum-based USDT. Experts suggest that AI and DeepFake technology could serve as effective tools against such fraud, but it requires a collaborative approach to tackle the growing scale and sophistication of these schemes. […]
Goldman Sachs calls for prison sentence for 1MDB fraudster Timothy Leissner
Goldman Sachs has urged a Brooklyn federal judge to impose a severe penalty on their former partner, who previously faced a hefty fine linked to a foreign bribery scandal involving the investment bank. In court on Thursday, the bank’s leading attorney targeted U.S. District Judge Margo Brody, criticizing Timothy Reissner, a 53-year-old banker originally from […]
New Jersey deli fraudster gets six months in prison for $100 million scheme
A father and son involved in a fraudulent scheme worth $100 million related to a New Jersey deli have pleaded guilty and received prison sentences. On Tuesday, Peter Coker Sr., aged 82, was sentenced to six months in prison followed by six months of home detention. He was also ordered to pay a $500,000 fine […]