FinCEN identifies $8 billion in questionable international wire transfers in Minnesota

Bessent states that Iran perceives 'brute force' as Trump considers strategies in nuclear discussions.

The Trump administration has revealed it potentially uncovered over $8 billion in fraudulent cross-border wire payments, allegedly directed by foreign agents. This includes new guidelines aimed at nonprofits that receive foreign funds, alongside multiple FBI search warrants and a significant indictment campaign. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), part of the Treasury Department, noted that […]

David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’: ‘The American Experiment in Self-Governance Is Falling Apart’ Because Trump Controlled the Border Without Congress

David Simon, creator of 'The Wire': 'The American Experiment in Self-Governance Is Falling Apart' Because Trump Controlled the Border Without Congress

David Simon Decries Trump Administration’s Actions David Simon, the creator of The Wire, expressed his concerns on social media about what he sees as the decline of American self-governance, attributing it to the Trump administration’s unilateral actions at the border. His comments followed a video clip from a recent Trump rally where the president stated, […]

Voice cloning scam deceives Navy veteran mother into $5,400 wire transfer

Voice cloning scam deceives Navy veteran mother into $5,400 wire transfer

I want you to think about the voice of someone you love. You can probably recall how they sound when they laugh, or even how they might sound in distress. So, imagine this: your phone rings, and it’s that voice, pleading for help. This was the reality for Deborah Del Mastro. Recently, I talked with […]

Ex-CIA official David J. Rush admits guilt in wire fraud scheme

Ex-CIA official David J. Rush admits guilt in wire fraud scheme

Former CIA Official Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement Charges A former high-ranking official at the CIA has admitted to stealing nearly $200 million from the federal government by fabricating his military credentials and educational background. David J. Rush entered a guilty plea in a Virginia federal court, facing one count of wire fraud. This comes on […]

Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena accused of wire fraud related to pandemic loans

Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena accused of wire fraud related to pandemic loans

Former IRS Employee Allegedly Committed Fraud Kayleigh McEnany has highlighted the case of Arios Williams, a former federal employee who is accused of defrauding the government out of over $3.5 million in relief funds intended for the coronavirus pandemic. Williams, working as an SBA loan officer, reportedly contacted people on Instagram, promising to approve fraudulent […]

Heidi Beirich is accused of wire fraud related to payments from a hate group.

SPLC director accused of directing $1.2M to neo-Nazi informant and romantic partner

Former SPLC Employee Charged with Multiple Crimes Heidi Beirich, a former employee of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), is facing serious charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to submit false statements to a federally insured bank, and conspiracy to conceal money laundering. This news comes after a period when she was widely […]

Thieves take copper wire from California bakery’s air conditioning during heatwave

Thieves take copper wire from California bakery's air conditioning during heatwave

A bakery in Pasadena is facing a difficult situation after thieves stole $4,000 worth of copper wire from its rooftop air conditioning unit. Along with the copper, authorities report that the Sweet Red Peach Bakery is seeking $15,000 in damages. “On the first day of this heatwave, someone stole our air conditioning unit,” the baker […]

Kerr Kriisa charged with wire fraud in federal court in West Virginia

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, […]