wire fraud conspiracy
Coverage of wire fraud conspiracy in the Nexus archive.
- Extremism expert hailed as 'terrific' by ex-Biden official slapped with federal charges
Ex-Southern Poverty Law Center official Heidi Beirich was previously praised by groups like the Center for American Progress as an expert on U.S. extremism. However, she now faces charges of wire fraud conspiracy, stemming from allegations that the SPLC funneled donor money to racist groups. Prosecutors specifically allege payments were made to a source identified as "F-9," who infiltrated the neo-Nazi National Alliance.
- Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud Crimes in Connection With Unemployment Insurance Fraud Conspiracy
A Maryland man pled guilty to tax fraud and unemployment insurance (UI) fraud crimes. Daiwor 'Mark Brown' Woah-Tee, 53, of Belcamp, is charged with conspiracy to submit false claims and wire fraud conspiracy related to a scheme to fraudulently obtain UI benefits during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Current and Former National Basketball Association Players and Four Other Individuals Charged in Widespread Sports Betting and Money Laundering Conspiracy
Six defendants, including current and former NBA players, have been charged in Brooklyn federal court with wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy. The scheme allegedly involved using inside information from NBA players and coaches to profit from illegal sports betting activities.
- Chairman of Prince Group Indicted for Operating Cambodian Forced Labor Scam Compounds Engaged in Cryptocurrency Fraud Schemes
Chen Zhi, a 37-year-old UK and Cambodian national and chairman of Prince Group, has been indicted in Brooklyn federal court for operating forced-labor scam compounds across Cambodia. The charges include wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy related to cryptocurrency fraud schemes. The indictment was unsealed today and represents a significant crackdown on international human trafficking and financial crime networks.