CVS Caremark to pay $290M following Medicare fraud scheme revealed by ex-Aetna whistleblower
CVS Health’s Caremark Ordered to Pay $290 Million Over Medicare Overcharges A federal court has directed Caremark, the pharmacy benefits manager for CVS Health, to pay nearly $290 million due to allegations of overcharging Medicare for prescription drugs a decade ago. This came after Sarah Behnke, a former actuary at Aetna, accused Caremark of defrauding […]
Kentucky judge reportedly operated a scheme involving sexual favors prior to being killed by the sheriff.
Judge’s Shooting Tied to Allegations of Sexual Favors A judge in rural Kentucky, who was shot last year by a local sheriff, supposedly had a plan that revolved around avoiding legal repercussions, as noted by accusers. They claim it involved seeking sexual favors from women. Tia Adams told a news outlet that she participated in […]
The scheme to undermine Black political influence
Anticipate some frustration: it seems the conservative majority on the Supreme Court is poised to undermine a vital part of the Voting Rights Act. Encouraged by Black conservatives, Judge Clarence Thomas, alongside the High Court, will be examining whether it’s appropriate to halt openly discriminatory practices in the delineation of council districts. Even if they […]
73-year-old New Yorker Miles “Burt” Marshall charged for alleged $95 million Ponzi scheme
Investments Gone Wrong: The Case of Miles “Bart” Marshall For many years, if someone in upstate New York had some funds to invest and wanted to keep it close to home, Miles “Bart” Marshall was the go-to guy. Located near Colgate University in the picturesque village of Hamilton, Marshall was known for preparing taxes and […]
ShinyHunters hack Google through voice phishing scheme
Accounting for the safety of hospitals and nonprofits during cyber attacks can be tricky. These institutions often lack the resources for robust cybersecurity measures, unlike larger corporations. When a major player like Google faces a data breach, questions arise. Has data security taken a backseat in company priorities? Or are today’s cybercriminals so advanced that […]
Mobile Scammers Focus on Brokerage Accounts in ‘Ramp and Dump’ Cashout Scheme
Cybercrime Groups Target Brokerage Customers Recent research indicates that cybercrime groups utilizing advanced phishing techniques are now focusing on brokerage customers. These groups, which use sophisticated phishing kits to funnel stolen card data into mobile wallets, are adapting their strategies as security measures on trading platforms restrict direct fund transfers. Instead, they manipulate foreign stock […]
Former Adams aide Mohamed Bahi admits guilt in campaign financing scheme
The former liaison to the Muslim community for Mayor Eric Adams, seen as a key witness in a federal corruption case against him, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to fund fraud tied to Adams’ 2021 campaign. A few months after the Justice Department took action against Adams, the judge described an unpleasant situation. Mohamed Bahi, now […]
Wisconsin woman Aimee Betro convicted in UK murder scheme
Wisconsin Woman Convicted of Attempted Murder A Wisconsin woman, Amy Betro, was found guilty of attempted murder on Tuesday after being hired to kill a British shopkeeper. At 45 years old and from Westalis, Betro was implicated in a scheme that targeted Sikander Ali outside his Birmingham residence on September 7, 2019, according to UK […]
Schiff Faces Allegations of Disclosing Secret Information in ‘Betrayal’ of Russiagate Scheme
Whistleblower Claims Schiff Approved Leaking Classified Information A former intelligence officer who worked with the House Intelligence Committee Democrats alleged back in 2017 that Adam Schiff, then a Democratic representative from California, had endorsed the leaking of classified information to pursue legal action against President Trump. According to a report, Schiff, who was the committee’s […]
Police Claim Suspected Drug Dealer’s Parrot Exposed Foolish Scheme
Parrot Aids Police in Drug Bust Authorities have made significant progress in dismantling a drug ring in the UK, partly thanks to a pet parrot linked to a suspected dealer. Adam Garnett, 35, a prominent member of the gang, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after police seized multiple cell phones from him. […]