Crime, Background Checks, Foul-Play, Fraud And Investigations

Crime, Background Checks, Foul-Play, Fraud And Investigations

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An elderly US couple charged with spying for Cuba for almost 30 years has pleaded guilty in the conspiracy, with the husband agreeing to serve a life sentence, the US Justice Department said. Walter Myers, 72, a former State Department official with top-secret security clearance, pleaded guilty Friday to conspiracy to commit espionage and two counts of wire fraud, according to the department. Wife Gwendolyn Myers, 71, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to gather and transmit national defense information to Washington's Cold War enemy Havana, and will serve between six and 7.5 years behind bars. The pair also agreed to forfeit 1,735,054 dollars -- the ... Read Full Story
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The collapse of a Bend real estate development company has resulted in charges against 13 people in what prosecutors say is the largest Oregon fraud case to emerge from the national real estate boom and bust. A federal grand jury in Eugene returned five separate indictments on Thursday that charged the principals in Desert Sun Development and others with mortgage and loan fraud that cost financial institutions more than $19 million in losses. Developer Tyler Fitzsimons, several employees, two bankers and two mortgage brokers were among those indicted. Arthur Balizan, FBI special agent in charge for Oregon, said the fraud took a heavy economic ... Read Full Story
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A Louisiana businessman was charged Friday with engaging in a Ponzi scheme to defraud about 160 investors — mostly elderly people — out of roughly $19.5 million and using some of the money to pay for cars, cruises, sports tickets and a house. A federal grand jury indicted Matthew B. Pizzolato, 26, of Tickfaw, on charges that include securities fraud, money laundering and obstruction of justice. FBI agents arrested Pizzolato in Hammond about an hour after the grand jury handed up its 64-count indictment. Pizzolato had offices in Baton Rouge, Covington, Hammond and Lake Charles from 2005-2008 and advertised investment services under several company ... Read Full Story
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The former head of San Francisco software company is being held without bail after a federal grand jury indicted him on embezzlement charges. Federal prosecutors say Ethan Farid Jinian was arrested at San Francisco International Airport Wednesday after returning from a trip to China. According to an indictment returned on Nov. 12, the 49-year-old San Francisco man is alleged to have embezzled more than $1 million from Bricsnet FM America Inc. between November 2006 and September 2008 while he was CEO of the company. The indictment was unsealed Thursday when Jinian made his first court appearance. According to prosecutors, Jinian directed other Bricsnet employees ... Read Full Story
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A Kansas City man who left his wallet on the counter of a bank he was robbing has pleaded guilty in federal court. Albert Perkins, 40, admitted Thursday that he stole more than $3,100 from First Federal Bank in Kansas City on May 7. Prosecutors said that after he ordered a teller to give him all the $100 bills, he placed his wallet on the counter and handed her a plastic bag. The teller put money in the bag and handed it back to Perkins, who left without picking up his wallet. Investigators used his driver's license to identify him. An accomplice, 42-year-old Monique ... Read Full Story
New York Daily NewsDealers Sold Illegal Guns to Agents, Mayor Bloomberg SaysBloomberg... 63 percent “failed the integrity test,” by selling a gun even after someone told them they probably couldn't pass a background check. ...NYC undercover stings expose 'gun show loophole'The Associated PressGun Show UndercoverHuffington Post (blog)Gun show sellers peddle weapons to buyers without background checks, city ...New York Daily NewsWLOS -Media...  
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BBC NewsAccused Brazilian TV presenter goes on the runguardian.co.ukBrazilian police weretoday hunting the Amazonian politician and TV presenter accused of ordering a series of murders to boost ratings of his daily crime ...Brazil TV crime host hunted after arrest orderedThe Associated PressAccused Brazil TV host 'missing'BBC NewsTV Host Hunted Over 'Murder For Ratings'Sky NewsCBC.ca -Kansas City Starall 116 news articles »  
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The Money TimesUS investigators launch fraud probe of hospital companyAFPThe Post said HCA has been in trouble before with regulators, who exposed a massive health care fraud at the company in mid-1990s that resulted in the ...HCA denies payroll fraudUnited Press InternationalReport: Hospital Company Booked, Paid For Phantom NursesOzarks FirstSEC Probing Biggest Hospital CompanyWashington PostThe Associated Press -Daily Finance (blog) -New...  
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The Wichita EagleMedicare fraud attracts organized crimeFierceHealthcareNot only is Medicare fraud easier to pull off than standard felonies, it's easier to organize, too, observers say. While organized crime families typically ...Mafia, violent criminals turn to Medicare fraudThe Associated PressPublished reports: Violent criminals, organized crime turning to Medicare fraudDrug Store News (blog)Medicare fraud cases turning more...  
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Calif. sisters get 6 years in prison for tax fraudThe Associated PressTheir father, Matthew Berry of Rialto, ran a tax preparation business called NCK Services Inc. and served time for income tax fraud. ...Crime and Public Safety, October 7Contra Costa Timesall 117 news articles »  
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guardian.co.ukAfghan watchdog alters vote recount after criticismReutersKABUL, Oct 7 (Reuters) - The UN-backed watchdog overseeing a fraud investigation in Afghanistan's Aug. 20 vote altered its ballot-counting ...Former UN official on Afghan election fraudPublic Radio International PRIGross: Massive Fraud in Afghanistan ElectionBay Area IndymediaWashington Post: UN Data Shows Vote Discrepancies in Afghan ElectionVoice of AmericaWashington...  
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Indiana's NewsCenterIndiana getting $11.3 million in crime grantsChicago TribuneAP INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute is awarding $11.3 million in federal stimulus money to crime and drug enforcement agencies. ...Indiana Crime Prevention Grants Bring Local DollarsWTVWall 12 news articles »  
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BBC NewsOnline Banking Fraud in the UK Hits a New HighPC WorldOnline banking fraud in the UK has risen to the highest level in at least three years while card-related losses fell in most categories, according to ...Card fraud in the UK falls by 23%guardian.co.ukOnline banking scams overshadow plastic fraud slideRegisterPlastic card fraud falls by 23%BBC NewsWhich? -Computeractive -Which4U - UKall 107 news articles »  
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Nigerian Crime Unit to Question More Sacked Bank CEOsBloombergOct. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission said it would soon question the chief executive officers of three ...and more »  
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In face of charges, Blackwell sues state for fraudDetroit Free PressArt Blackwell II fired a preemptive strike today, hours before prosecutors are expected to announce charges against him, ...and more »  
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