forgery
Coverage of forgery in the Nexus archive.
- Murfreesboro police detective accused of misusing confidential funds, other crimes, TBI says
A Murfreesboro police detective was indicted for misusing confidential department funds, falsifying documents, and improperly accessing a criminal justice database. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and state comptroller conducted the investigation, leading to charges including theft, forgery, and official misconduct.
- Former ‘Love After Lockup’ star receives lengthy prison sentence for forgery and theft
Latisha Collier, a participant in the reality show 'Love After Lockup,' was sentenced to 15 years in an Iowa prison for forgery and theft. She used another person's identification and tax documents to apply for housing after being denied, leveraging access gained during her decade-long role as the victim's accountant. Her husband, Keith Michael Collier, was released from a federal prison in January 2025 and later arrested for drug possession.
- Former ‘Love After Lockup’ star receives lengthy prison sentence for forgery and theft
Latisha Collier, a former 'Love After Lockup' star, was sentenced to 15 years in an Iowa prison for forgery and theft. She used another person’s identification and tax documents to apply for housing after being denied in 2024. Her husband, Keith Michael Collier, was released in 2025 after a federal sentence and was later arrested in 2025 for drug possession, though her charge was dismissed.
- Former ‘Love After Lockup’ star receives lengthy prison sentence for forgery and theft
Latisha Collier, a former 'Love After Lockup' participant, was sentenced to 15 years in an Iowa prison for forgery and theft. She used another person's identification and tax documents to apply for housing after being denied housing in March 2024. Collier had access to the victim's personal and business details through her role as their accountant for 10 years.
- What Nigeria’s laws say about Uche Nnaji’s possible jail terms over forgery, laundering charges
The article examines the legal penalties for Uche Nnaji's alleged forgery and money laundering charges, stating he could face 47 to 57 years in prison if convicted. The analysis is based on Nigerian laws outlined in a six-count charge.
- National Guard officer forged records and stole public money to facilitate secret second marriage
A National Guard officer used a government travel card and forged documents to steal $54,000 and facilitate a secret second marriage to a Mongolian woman, including falsifying records to conceal her unlawful stay in the U.S. He pleaded guilty to the charges and awaits sentencing.
- Chhota Rajan sentenced by CBI court in Chennai to seven years of rigorous imprisonment
Chhota Rajan was sentenced by a CBI court in Chennai to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for cheating, forgery, personation, and submitting forged documents to obtain an Indian passport. He is currently serving a life sentence in another case at Tihar Jail.
- Man who tried to sell dead homeowner's Bay Area house faces prison
A man who tried to sell a dead homeowner's Bay Area house faces prison. He pleaded no contest to five felony charges, including forgery, filing false documents, identity theft, and perjury.
- Virginian forgers can’t bear arms
A ruling in Virginia prohibits forgers from bearing arms. The decision addresses legal restrictions on individuals convicted of forgery.
- Nigeria: ICPC Charges El-Rufai's Doctor With Forgery Over Alleged Fake Medical Report
The ICPC has charged El-Rufai's doctor with forgery for allegedly issuing a false medical report to support a bail application in a case pending before the Kaduna State High Court. The report was accused of being used to mislead a public officer.
- ICPC charges El-Rufai’s doctor with forgery over alleged fake medical report
The ICPC has charged El-Rufai’s doctor with forgery for allegedly issuing a false medical report to mislead a public officer and support El-Rufai's bail application in a case pending before the Kaduna State High Court. The charges were filed on Friday under the case number KDH/KAD/ICPC/02/2026.
- Woman accused of marrying nearly 14 men just to receive money from them, then disappearing, authorities say
A Chinese woman in Las Vegas is accused of marrying 14 men to receive money, using a counterfeit U.S. passport and Nevada driver’s license. Authorities found eight marriage licenses and certificates linked to her, with some men reporting payments ranging from $20,000 to $30,000. She faces felony charges including bigamy and forgery.
- School supt. charged after WGN Investigates finds bills for porn and more
A school superintendent was indicted for theft, forgery, and official misconduct after an investigation uncovered over $1,000 in adult website charges on a district credit card. Cook County prosecutors filed the charges following the WGN Investigates report.
- Long Island nurse who made $1.5M selling fake COVID vaccine cards slapped with $544 fine
A Long Island nurse sold fake COVID vaccine cards for $1.5 million and was fined $544,000 after pleading guilty to forgery and money laundering. The scheme was described as 'large-scale' by authorities.
- Cotter brothers appear in court, waive first appearance
Brian Cotter and Chris Cotter, former Pueblo County Coroner, appeared in court and waived their first appearance, facing 125 counts of abuse of a corpse along with forgery and theft charges related to 24 bodies found at Davis Mortuary. They declined to comment on the impact to affected families.
- Ex-city employee pleads not guilty in Hawaii Foodbank fraud
Dexter Kishida, an ex-city employee, pleaded not guilty to charges of theft, forgery, and official misconduct. The allegations involve misleading the Hawaii Foodbank regarding federal reimbursement money.
- Ex-school aide in Brooklyn accused of pocketing over $110,000 for after-school programs
A former paraprofessional and after-school program director in Brooklyn was indicted for stealing over $111,000 from after-school programs at P.S. 146, with an investigation revealing unauthorized checks and parent payments funneled into her personal account over six years. The probe found $135,121 deposited into her account, with minimal funds used for legitimate program expenses, leading to charges including grand larceny and forgery.
- Former Kolkata councillor Tarakeswar Chakraborty arrested on cheating, forgery charges
Tarakeswar Chakraborty was arrested on charges of cheating and forgery after two FIRs were filed against him at the Survey Park police station.
- Towing company owner accused of repossessing dozens of vehicles illegally. Investigators reveal alleged scheme
Heather Patterson, owner of Prestige Towing, is accused of illegally repossessing dozens of vehicles and forging title paperwork, leading to multiple felony charges including forgery and falsifying business records. Investigators found 89 instances of falsified tow slips and incorrect vehicle identification numbers submitted to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.
- EXCLUSIVE: After denial, ex-Minister Uche Nnaji appeals court ruling ordering his arrest over forgery
Ex-Minister Uche Nnaji has appealed a court ruling that ordered his arrest over forgery. He denied the existence of any arrest order five days prior to the appeal.
- New York City Council candidate is accused of forgery over AI-generated posts
A former New York City Council candidate has been charged with forgery for allegedly using artificial intelligence to post fake endorsements and news articles on social media.
- Missy Woods pleads guilty to four counts in Jefferson County court related to years of DNA mishandling
Yvonne Missy Woods, a forensic scientist at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, pleaded guilty to four counts in Jefferson County Court related to DNA mishandling that affected over 1,000 cases. She will receive an eight to sixteen-year prison sentence for the first cybercrime charge, with other sentences served concurrently, while 100 remaining counts were dismissed. Her misconduct led to a 1994 murder conviction being overturned and potentially influenced other case outcomes.
- Man hit with 2nd fraud case tied to forged documents, $40K stolen
A man was charged with theft and forgery for allegedly using fraudulent documents to steal $40,000 from a deceased person’s estate. This is his second fraud case tied to forged documents.
- HAL files cheating, forgery case against Hyderabad supplier over alleged forged test reports for Tejas Mk1A components
HAL has filed a case against a Hyderabad-based supplier for alleged cheating and forgery involving forged test reports for components of the Tejas Mk1A. The supplier is accused of providing falsified documentation related to the aircraft's parts.
- Southlake officers stop forgery in progress
Southlake police arrested Keith Gilbert, a 60-year-old man, for attempting to withdraw $8,000 using fraudulent identification. The investigation linked him to over 27 victims, other fraud-related materials, and narcotics. Gilbert faces charges including Fraudulent Use of Identifying Information and Possession of a Controlled Substance, with active warrants in multiple states.