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Fundraising
fromMiami Herald
3 days ago

Ex-COO of Jackson Health Foundation accused of pocketing more than $1M bonds out

Charmaine Gatlin faces serious fraud charges for embezzling over $1 million from the Jackson Health Foundation.
Gatlin's alleged misconduct involves a decade-long kickback scheme and misuse of funds.
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago
Atlanta Braves

The estranged husband of a 'Real Housewives' star was sentenced for embezzling tens of millions from clients of his law firm

fromDatabreaches
1 month ago
Washington Wizards

California man pleads guilty to wire fraud for $1 million fraud scheme to steal from his employer

Fundraising
fromMiami Herald
3 days ago

Ex-COO of Jackson Health Foundation accused of pocketing more than $1M bonds out

Charmaine Gatlin faces serious fraud charges for embezzling over $1 million from the Jackson Health Foundation.
Gatlin's alleged misconduct involves a decade-long kickback scheme and misuse of funds.
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago
Atlanta Braves

The estranged husband of a 'Real Housewives' star was sentenced for embezzling tens of millions from clients of his law firm

fromDatabreaches
1 month ago
Washington Wizards

California man pleads guilty to wire fraud for $1 million fraud scheme to steal from his employer

more#embezzlement
#legal-proceedings
NYC real estate
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

N.Y.C. Man (Not George Costanza) Sentenced for Vandelay' Con

Thomas John Sfraga defrauded investors using a fraudulent scheme, promising high returns, and was sentenced to prison and restitution for his crimes.
NYC politics
fromwww.longislandpress.com
1 month ago

Ex-Rep. George Santos sentenced to 87 months in prison

George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in prison for wire fraud and identity theft, demonstrating accountability for his actions as a former Congressman.
NYC real estate
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

N.Y.C. Man (Not George Costanza) Sentenced for Vandelay' Con

Thomas John Sfraga defrauded investors using a fraudulent scheme, promising high returns, and was sentenced to prison and restitution for his crimes.
NYC politics
fromwww.longislandpress.com
1 month ago

Ex-Rep. George Santos sentenced to 87 months in prison

George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in prison for wire fraud and identity theft, demonstrating accountability for his actions as a former Congressman.
more#legal-proceedings
#fraud
NYC real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Hollywood director arrested on charges of swindling Netflix out of $11 million for a show that never aired

Carl Erik Rinsch allegedly defrauded Netflix of $11 million intended for a sci-fi show, diverting it to personal expenses and investments.
NYC startup
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

He sold investors on a new app, but spent the money on cars, his Malibu mansion and yacht, feds say

Bernhard Eugen Fritsch was convicted of fraudulently obtaining $25 million from investors for a tech company, using it for personal luxuries.
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Tech company founder found guilty of scamming Hollywood stars out of over $20M

A man was convicted of defrauding investors of $20 million through false claims about his celebrity app's performance.
NYC real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Hollywood director arrested on charges of swindling Netflix out of $11 million for a show that never aired

Carl Erik Rinsch allegedly defrauded Netflix of $11 million intended for a sci-fi show, diverting it to personal expenses and investments.
NYC startup
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

He sold investors on a new app, but spent the money on cars, his Malibu mansion and yacht, feds say

Bernhard Eugen Fritsch was convicted of fraudulently obtaining $25 million from investors for a tech company, using it for personal luxuries.
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Tech company founder found guilty of scamming Hollywood stars out of over $20M

A man was convicted of defrauding investors of $20 million through false claims about his celebrity app's performance.
more#fraud
#federal-charges
more#federal-charges
#cybercrime
UK news
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago

Scattered Spider Hacking Suspect Extradited to US From Spain

A member of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group was extradited to the US for identity theft and wire fraud.
fromDatabreaches
2 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

Fresno County fell victim to $1.6M phishing scam in 2020. One suspected has been arrested, another has been indicted.

UK news
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago

Scattered Spider Hacking Suspect Extradited to US From Spain

A member of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group was extradited to the US for identity theft and wire fraud.
fromDatabreaches
2 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

Fresno County fell victim to $1.6M phishing scam in 2020. One suspected has been arrested, another has been indicted.

more#cybercrime
Miami food
fromSun Sentinel
3 weeks ago

Ex-financier lived high life in South Florida while stealing millions from mother, feds say

Brett Thomas Graham defrauded his widowed mother out of $8.4 million, leading to federal charges and a potential 20-year prison sentence.
#money-laundering
Film
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Filmmaker Charged With Stealing Millions From Netflix | Entrepreneur

Filmmaker Carl Rinsch was arrested for allegedly stealing $55 million from Netflix intended for a sci-fi series.
Rinsch used Netflix investment funds for personal expenses including luxury cars and failed investments.
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fromFortune
6 months ago

Detroit nonprofit CFO admits to stealing $44 million in decades-long scheme-spent money on limos, travel, and clothes

William Smith stole $44 million from the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, leading to significant project delays and his guilty plea to financial crimes.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
NYC startup

Man Convicted Of Defrauding Bay Area Investors Over Fake Space Tech Company For A Mere $50K

Film
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Filmmaker Charged With Stealing Millions From Netflix | Entrepreneur

Filmmaker Carl Rinsch was arrested for allegedly stealing $55 million from Netflix intended for a sci-fi series.
Rinsch used Netflix investment funds for personal expenses including luxury cars and failed investments.
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
6 months ago

Detroit nonprofit CFO admits to stealing $44 million in decades-long scheme-spent money on limos, travel, and clothes

William Smith stole $44 million from the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, leading to significant project delays and his guilty plea to financial crimes.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
NYC startup

Man Convicted Of Defrauding Bay Area Investors Over Fake Space Tech Company For A Mere $50K

more#money-laundering
#boston-city-council
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

Corrupt Boston pol took rug, furniture from her office weeks before pleading guilty to federal charges, video shows

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

WATCH: Disgraced Politician Drags Out Rolled-Up Rug, Furniture From Office Weeks Before She Agreed to Plead Guilty to Corruption Charges

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

Corrupt Boston pol took rug, furniture from her office weeks before pleading guilty to federal charges, video shows

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

WATCH: Disgraced Politician Drags Out Rolled-Up Rug, Furniture From Office Weeks Before She Agreed to Plead Guilty to Corruption Charges

more#boston-city-council
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Title companies fighting cybercrime to protect the American dream

BEC scams caused $2.9 billion in losses in 2023, prompting title insurance companies to enhance measures against wire fraud.
#george-santos
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Lyin' ex-Rep. George Santos sobs as he learns his fate at sentencing in corruption case

George Santos was sentenced to over seven years in prison for federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
NYC politics
fromAP News
1 month ago

Ex-US Rep. George Santos faces sentencing for fraud after duping donors and voters

George Santos faces sentencing for federal fraud and identity theft, admitting to deceiving donors and stealing identities for his campaign.
NYC politics
fromsilive
2 months ago

Notorious NYC politician should be in prison for several years, prosecutors say

George Santos may face over seven years in prison for wire fraud, identity theft, and stealing campaign funds.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Ex-congressman George Santos sentenced to 87 months in prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft

George Santos was sentenced to 87 months for wire fraud and identity theft, highlighting accountability in public corruption.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Former Rep. George Santos gets 7-plus year prison sentence

George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in prison for wire fraud and identity theft after misleading donors during his Congressional campaign.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Ex-U.S. Rep. George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in prison for fraud and identity theft

George Santos, former U.S. Rep, sentenced to over seven years in prison for defrauding donors and identity theft.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Lyin' ex-Rep. George Santos sobs as he learns his fate at sentencing in corruption case

George Santos was sentenced to over seven years in prison for federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
NYC politics
fromAP News
1 month ago

Ex-US Rep. George Santos faces sentencing for fraud after duping donors and voters

George Santos faces sentencing for federal fraud and identity theft, admitting to deceiving donors and stealing identities for his campaign.
NYC politics
fromsilive
2 months ago

Notorious NYC politician should be in prison for several years, prosecutors say

George Santos may face over seven years in prison for wire fraud, identity theft, and stealing campaign funds.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Ex-congressman George Santos sentenced to 87 months in prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft

George Santos was sentenced to 87 months for wire fraud and identity theft, highlighting accountability in public corruption.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Former Rep. George Santos gets 7-plus year prison sentence

George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in prison for wire fraud and identity theft after misleading donors during his Congressional campaign.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Ex-U.S. Rep. George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in prison for fraud and identity theft

George Santos, former U.S. Rep, sentenced to over seven years in prison for defrauding donors and identity theft.
more#george-santos
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Trump pardons Republican convicted of taking money meant for officer memorial

Trump pardoned Michele Fiore, a former council member convicted of wire fraud, illustrating his ongoing support for allies and controversial figures.
#fyre-festival
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Fundraising

Fyre Festival 2 seemingly cancelled after creator Billy McFarland puts company up for sale: 'I need to step back'

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Fundraising

Fyre Festival 2 seemingly cancelled after creator Billy McFarland puts company up for sale: 'I need to step back'

more#fyre-festival
Privacy professionals
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago

BakerHostetler's 2025 Data Security Incident Response Report Finds Less Malware Used in 2024

Companies are successfully combating ransomware with fewer attacks and quicker recovery times.
Forensic investigation costs have significantly decreased, representing a three-year low.
The focus has shifted to compromised credentials, necessitating stronger access controls.
Post-breach class action lawsuits have slightly decreased, indicating a trend.
#sean-kingston
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Singer Sean Kingston and mother Janice Turner convicted in fraud scheme

Sean Kingston and his mother were convicted of defrauding businesses out of over $1 million through wire fraud.
London music
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Sean Kingston and his mother found guilty of federal wire fraud

Sean Kingston and his mother were found guilty of federal wire fraud, involving luxury goods businesses.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Miami food

Sean Kingston breaks down as he, mom found guilty of fraud - tells officials to 'protect my mother' as they face decades in prison

NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Singer Sean Kingston and mother Janice Turner convicted in fraud scheme

Sean Kingston and his mother were convicted of defrauding businesses out of over $1 million through wire fraud.
London music
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Sean Kingston and his mother found guilty of federal wire fraud

Sean Kingston and his mother were found guilty of federal wire fraud, involving luxury goods businesses.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Miami food

Sean Kingston breaks down as he, mom found guilty of fraud - tells officials to 'protect my mother' as they face decades in prison

more#sean-kingston
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Brooklyn Man Sentenced in 'Vandelay' Fraud Scheme

Thomas John Sfraga was sentenced to 45 months in prison for wire fraud involving real estate and cryptocurrency scams.
Los Angeles Rams
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Controversial California pastor arrested again

Pastor Terrance Elliott faces legal troubles again, indicted for defrauding friends out of hundreds of thousands of dollars via various schemes.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Ex-Mass. lawmaker sentenced for scamming pandemic unemployment funds

"When Dean Tran took his oath of office as a Massachusetts State Senator, he willingly entered into a world of being in the public eye. He chose to violate the public's trust not once, but twice by defrauding the government out of unemployment benefits and willfully omitting his taxable income."
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