Category: White Collar Crime

Former DEA Agent Convicted of Conspiracy, Conversion of Property

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June 16, 2021

A former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) special agent and a former DEA task force officer were convicted Tuesday by a federal jury in New Orleans, Louisiana, in connection with a long-running scheme to steal personal property and money from individuals who had been arrested according to a press release. After a seven-day trial, Chad […]

Youth Soccer Association Treasurer Admits Stealing $100,000

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April 29, 2021

A Beaver County resident pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of wire fraud, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today in a Press Release. Jenessa Tolejko, 35, of Beaver, PA pleaded guilty to one count before United States District Judge Arthur J. Schwab. In connection with the guilty plea, the court […]

NFL Player Charged in $24 Million COVID-Relief Fraud Scheme

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September 10, 2020

A National Football League (NFL) player has been charged for his alleged participation in a scheme to file fraudulent loan applications seeking more than $24 million in forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act according to a press release from […]

Herbalife Nutrition to Pay Over $122 Million

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August 28, 2020

Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. (Herbalife), a U.S.-based publicly traded global nutrition company, has agreed to pay total penalties of more than $122 million to resolve the government’s investigation into violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).  The resolution arises out of Herbalife’s scheme to falsify books and records and provide corrupt payments and benefits to […]

California Man Charged with COVID-19 Relief Fraud

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July 17, 2020

A California man was arrested today and charged with fraudulently seeking over $8.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian C. Rabbitt of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Nicola T. Hanna of the Central District of California. Andrew Marnell, 40, of Los Angeles, California, was charged […]

Taxpayers Warned of Scams With COVID-19 Economic Payment Checks

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April 9, 2020

Federal authorities are cautioning taxpayers that criminals could steal economic impact payments through various means of deception, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick along with Acting Special Agent in Charge Rodrick Benton of IRS – Criminal Investigation (CI). Everyone receiving a COVID-19 related economic impact payment from the government is at risk. “Disasters create openings […]

Lake Worth Businessman Pleads Guilty to Evading Taxes

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April 4, 2020

A Lake Worth, Florida, businessman pleaded guilty today to tax evasion and willful failure to file a Report of Foreign Bank or Financial Account, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Ariana Fajardo Orshan for the Southern District of Florida.  According to court documents […]

Defendant Convicted in Stanford International Bank $7 Billion Fraud Scheme

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January 30, 2020

The former chief of Antigua’s Financial Services Regulatory Commission (FSRC) has pleaded guilty for his role in connection with the Stanford International Bank (SIB) Ponzi scheme. Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick of the Southern District of Texas made the announcement. Leroy King, […]

Former UVA Football Player Sentenced for $10 Million Fraud

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January 3, 2020

A former University of Virginia football player was sentenced today to 40 years in prison for a $10 million investment fraud scheme and a separate loan fraud scheme in an announcement from the Department of Justice. According to court documents, Merrill Robertson Jr., 39, of Chesterfield, started Cavalier Union Investments, LLC, and Black Bull Wealth […]

Ponzi Scheme on University of Georgia’s Campus

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October 11, 2019

A former University of Georgia undergraduate student pleaded guilty today for his role in a $1 million Ponzi scheme that targeted investors, including his fellow students. Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Charles Peeler of the Middle District of Georgia and Special Agent in Charge J.C. Hacker […]

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