CasesPleaded guilty·State·Colorado·Jul 10 · 23:30 UTC
Colorado v. Kevin Allbritton
Kevin Allbritton
Kevin Allbritton, a project manager for Schwalb Builders, pleaded guilty to charges including theft, money laundering, and violating Colorado's organized crime act. He was sentenced to two years of probation and ordered to pay $100,000 in restitution to victims.
- theft
- Money laundering
- Other
Pleaded guilty·Federal·New York·$1.5M alleged loss·Jul 9 · 22:50 UTC
Long Island nurse who made $1.5M selling fake COVID vaccine cards slapped with $544 fine
A Long Island nurse pleaded guilty to forgery and money laundering after allegedly selling fake COVID vaccine cards for approximately $1.5 million in a large-scale scheme.
Charged·State·Miami-Dade County·$26K alleged loss·Jul 8 · 16:33 UTC
Ex-cellphone store employee facing serious charges over alleged theft, fraud scheme
A 29-year-old former employee of a T-Mobile authorized retailer is accused of defrauding customers by keeping trade-in phones, activating unauthorized cellular lines, and falsifying billing records, allegedly causing the business over $26,000 in documented losses.
- Wire fraud
- Identity theft
- Other
Pleaded guilty·Federal·New York·Jul 7 · 00:33 UTC
USA v. Kye Carbone
Kye Carbone
Kye Carbone, 69, of Athens, New York, pleaded guilty to three counts each of wire fraud and theft from a labor union.
Sentenced·Federal·NDIL·$1.5M alleged loss·Jun 30 · 21:59 UTC
USA v. Jawad Fakroune
Jawad Fakroune
Jawad Fakroune was sentenced to 6.5 years in federal prison for extorting a Chicago business partner over an alleged $1.5 million debt through violent threats and assaults, and for additional alleged charges including fraud and tax evasion.
Charged·State·Assumption Parish·Jun 29 · 15:40 UTC
Fast-food purchases lead to Louisiana woman's arrest on felony fraud, identity theft charges
A Louisiana woman is alleged to have committed felony fraud and identity theft through a series of purchases at multiple fast-food locations over approximately one year.
Charged·Federal·Minnesota·$250.0M alleged loss·Jun 26 · 22:31 UTC
A Minnesota man accused in a $250M fraud scheme has been taken into custody in Somalia
A Minnesota man is accused in a $250 million fraud scheme and has been taken into custody in Somalia, according to authorities.
Sentenced·Federal·Tennessee·$1.4M alleged loss·Jun 25 · 22:42 UTC
Tennessee pharmacy owner ordered to pay $1.4M in opioid health care fraud scheme
The owner of two pharmacies in Celina, Tennessee was sentenced to federal prison for an alleged years-long scheme involving illegal distribution of opioids and was ordered to pay $1.4 million in healthcare fraud restitution.
Charged·Local·Chicago·Jun 23 · 13:22 UTC
Chicago man charged, accused of being serial mail thief
A Chicago man is charged with burglary and identity theft, accused of being a serial mail thief.
Charged·State·Florida·$3K alleged loss·Jun 18 · 21:58 UTC
Trump resort receptionist accused of fraud scheme
A receptionist at Trump International Beach Resort in Sunny Isles Beach is charged with allegedly altering guest cash payments to card transactions linked to himself, causing over $3,100 in credit card fees.
Charged·Local·Richmond County Sheriff's Office·Jun 18 · 16:26 UTC
Richmond County man faces 45 charges, including larceny, ID theft and stalking
A Richmond County man is charged with 45 offenses including larceny, identity theft, and stalking across the Carolinas.
Sentenced·Federal·EDVA·$31.0M alleged loss·Jun 17 · 15:30 UTC
USA v. Williams
Sherise Williams, Lori Ann Talens
Sherise Williams was sentenced to three years and five months in prison for mail fraud related to a $31 million coupon fraud scheme in which she purchased counterfeit coupons from Lori Ann Talens.
Charged·State·Michigan·Jun 16 · 22:06 UTC
People v. Marcelo Cipriano Alvarado
Marcelo Cipriano Alvarado
Marcelo Cipriano Alvarado is charged with 10 felony counts including criminal enterprise and theft by deception in connection with allegations that he scammed over 25 people out of hundreds of thousands of dollars through an auto fraud scheme.
Pleaded guilty·State·Albany County Court·$4.0M alleged loss·Jun 16 · 19:11 UTC
Cohoes man admits to embezzling over $4M from employer
A Cohoes man pleaded guilty to grand larceny and identity theft after embezzling over 4 million dollars from his employer.
Charged·Federal·WDPA·$460K alleged loss·Jun 12 · 12:00 UTC
Ohio Resident Charged with Wire Fraud and Embezzlement of More Than $460,000
An Ohio resident is charged with wire fraud and embezzlement of more than $460,000.
Civil action·State·New York·Jun 12 · 00:00 UTC
Washington Post faces class-action lawsuit alleging 'surveillance pricing' of subscribers
Washington Post
The Washington Post is alleged to have engaged in surveillance pricing of subscribers by using personal data to charge longtime customers higher subscription prices beginning in late 2024, according to a class-action lawsuit filed under New York law citing unfair and deceptive practices.
Other·Federal·USAO-MN·Jun 10 · 12:00 UTC
Man Surrenders for Role in Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme
A man surrendered for an alleged role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, which involved federal child nutrition program funds.
Pleaded guilty·Federal·SDNY·Feb 13 · 13:30 UTC
USA v. Nikhil Gupta
Nikhil Gupta
Nikhil Gupta pleaded guilty to murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, and conspiracy to commit money laundering in connection with alleged efforts to murder a U.S. citizen in New York City.
Civil action·Federal·FTC·Jun 2 · 12:00 UTC
FTC v. Amare Global Holdings Inc.
Amare Global Holdings Inc.
The FTC alleges that Amare Global Holdings Inc., a multilevel marketer, misrepresented the health benefits of its dietary supplements for children and adults and deceived consumers about potential income from selling the company's products.
Sentenced·Federal·D. Arizona·$17.0M alleged loss·Jul 24 · 14:52 UTC
USA v. Christina Marie Chapman
Christina Marie Chapman
Christina Marie Chapman was sentenced to 102 months in prison for her role in a fraudulent scheme that allegedly assisted North Korean workers posing as U.S. citizens in obtaining and working in remote IT positions at more than 300 U.S. companies.
- Identity theft
- Wire fraud
- Other
Sentenced·Federal·California·$4.0M alleged loss·May 29 · 15:00 UTC
United States v. Philip Fredrick Camino
Philip Fredrick Camino
Philip Fredrick Camino pleaded guilty to a $4 million fraud scheme and was sentenced to 41 months in prison.
Charged·Federal·California·$2.0M alleged loss·May 6 · 20:35 UTC
Southern California man charged with embezzling over $2 million from celebrity client
Frank Musoke
Frank Musoke is alleged to have embezzled over $2 million from a celebrity client and is charged with five counts of wire fraud and three counts of other charges.
Civil action·Federal·FTC·May 5 · 18:02 UTC
FTC bans data broker Kochava from selling sensitive location info
Kochava
The FTC has alleged that Kochava sold precise geolocation data of consumers visiting houses of worship and health care clinics without consent, and has imposed a ban on the company for violating consumer privacy laws.
Charged·Local·Glendale Police·$50K alleged loss·May 1 · 02:35 UTC
2 arrested in $50,000 fraud scheme targeting Nordstrom store in Glendale
Two suspects are alleged to have orchestrated a $50,000 fraud scheme at a Nordstrom store in Glendale by purchasing designer items and returning counterfeit versions to obtain refunds.
Charged·Federal·Texas·$80K alleged loss·Apr 30 · 20:45 UTC
Chick-fil-A employee busted in bizarre $80K mac-and-cheese theft scheme
Keyshun Jones
Keyshun Jones is alleged to have stolen $80,000 from Chick‑fil‑A by creating fake refund orders and crediting the refunds to his personal card. He is charged with property theft, money laundering and evading arrest.
Charged·Federal·Federal·$10K alleged loss·Apr 29 · 09:00 UTC
Fear and Opportunity: Immigration Scams Surged as Trump’s Sweeps Lured Desperate People to Eager Defrauders
The release alleges that an asylum‑seeker was defrauded by an individual posing as a lawyer from Catholic Charities, who induced her to pay $10,000 for immigration assistance that led to her deportation.
Civil action·Federal·Federal·Apr 23 · 16:37 UTC
Justin Sun v. World Liberty Financial
World Liberty Financial
Justin Sun has sued World Liberty Financial, alleging deceptive practices.
Charged·State·Arizona·Apr 11 · 21:20 UTC
Kalshi wins temporary pause in Arizona criminal case
Kalshi
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission secured a temporary restraining order that halted the Arizona criminal case against Kalshi.
Settled·Federal·FTC·$35.0M alleged loss·May 13 · 12:00 UTC
FTC v. Shutterstock Inc.
Shutterstock Inc.
The FTC alleges that Shutterstock Inc. engaged in unfair and deceptive practices by charging consumers without their informed consent, failing to disclose auto-renewal and cancellation charges, and making subscription cancellation difficult. The company agreed to pay 35 million dollars to settle the allegations.