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Villepin in Scam Probe
Dominique De Villepin, the former prime minister of France and one-time presidential hopeful, was taken into police custody on Tuesday morning for supposed involvement in a financial scam involving a luxury hotel network.

Prom Dress Retailer Ordered To Pay Restitution
A dress shop in New Jersey that closed down weeks before prom season has been ordered by a judge to pay thousands of dollars in restitution to girls who paid deposits amounting to as much as 100 percent of the purchase price of their dresses.

NY Attorney General Announces Price Gouging Investigation
On November 15, 2012, Attorney General Eric T Schneiderman announced an investigation into 13 gas stations that are suspected of violating the New York State Price Gouging statute.

Scam Targeting Women on Dating Websites
Women who have been trying to find someone special online already have plenty to watch for, but a new FBI warning now says they should also keep an eye out for blackmailers.

PHA Manager Defrauded Philadelphia of $431,848
On November 30, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania announced that Richard Perri of Philadelphia was charged with defrauding the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) of $431,848.

Man Sentenced 54 Months for Half-Billion-Dollar Scheme
On November 30, 2012, the Department of Justice announced that Jorge Luis Castillo, a certified public accountant (CPA) and auditor for Provident Capital Indemnity Ltd (PCI), was sentenced to 54 months in prison for his role in a scheme that affected more than 3,500 victims in the United States and other countries.

Brooklyn Employees Guilty in $71M Medicare Fraud Scheme
On November 28, 2012, the Department of Justice announced that Katherina Kostiochenko and Sergey V Shelikhov pleaded guilty to their roles in a $71 million Medicare fraud scheme.

CA Campaign Committee Treasurer Sentenced for Fraud
On November 28, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California announced that Kinde Durkee of Long Beach, California was sentenced to eight years, one month in prison on five counts of mail fraud.

Las Vegas Telemarketers Charged with Timeshare Resale Fraud
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Florida Man Receives 130 Months for Fraud Scheme
On November 27, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Central District of Illinois announced that Walter Holmich of Tampa, Florida was sentenced to 10 years, 10 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $780,190 in restitution.

Defendants Sentenced for Kirby Lofts Scheme
On November 26, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas announced that Derwin Frazier and Veronica Frazier were sentenced for the Kirby Lofts sham sales scheme and other schemes as well.

Fraudulent Telemarketer Gets 108 Months in Prison
On November 26, 2012, the Department of Justice announced that Osman Bah of Owings Mills, Maryland was sentenced to 108 months in prison along with two years of supervised released and ordered to pay $187,500 in restitution.

LA Doctor Guilty of $11 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
On November 26, 2012, the Department of Justice reported that a Los Angeles doctor pleaded guilty to a scheme that falsely billed Medicare more than $11 million.

California Attorney Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
On November 21, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California announced John Haw of Aliso Viejo pleaded guilty to two counts of mail fraud.

IN Man Sentenced for $5 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme
On November 23, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky announced that Dane Little was sentenced to 15 months in prison.

Australian Jockey Guilty of Real Estate and Loan Fraud
Last Tuesday, the US Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California reported that Christopher J Woods from Sydney, Australia was sentenced to four years in prison for a loan fraud scheme that caused victims to lose over $5 million.

Hungarian Woman Guilty of Online Marketplace Fraud
On November 21, 2012, the Department of Justice reported than a Hungarian woman, Beatrix Boka, pleaded guilty in a Nashville court to obtaining about $550,000 after operating an international online marketplace scheme.

City Court Employee Cheated City of Over $400,000
On November 21, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported that William Rullo of Levittown, Pennsylvania, received 33 months in prison for defrauding the First Judicial District in Pennsylvania.

Man Charged in Biggest Ever Insider Trading Scheme
On November 20, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced charges against Mathew Martoma.

More ATC Employees Guilty in $205M Medicare Scheme
On November 16, 2012, the Department of Justice announced that two more employees of a Miami mental health care corporation, ATC, were found guilty of conspiring to commit health care fraud.

Owner of Health Care Clinics Fraudulently Billed $3M
On November 15, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas announced that Ovsanna Agopian pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to commit health care fraud.

Dentist Gets 18 Months for Medicare Fraud
On November 15, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Oklahoma announced that Robin R Lockwood was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for health care fraud.

Former Comptroller Stole $53M from City of Dixon
On November 14, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois announced the Rita A Crundwell pleaded guilty to stealing over $53 million from Dixon, Illinois since 1990.

NY Residents Operated $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
On November 13, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia reported that Andrew S Mackey and his common-law wife, Inger L Jensen, were sentenced to prison for operating a Ponzi scheme.

Chairman of the Council of DC Sentenced for Bank Fraud
On November 13, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia announced that Kwame R Brown, former chairman of council of the District of Columbia, received six months of home arrest and a day of prison along with 480 hours of community service.

Gold Coin Dealer Committed $4 Million Fraud Scheme
At the end of October, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon announced that Lawrence H Heim was sentenced to 51 months in prison for defrauding a total of 48 victims out of over $4 million with a gold investment scheme.

NC Realtor Receives Jail Time for Bankruptcy Fraud
On November 5, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina reported that Gary Kevin Coats was convicted for his involvement in a bankruptcy fraud scheme.

Las Vegas Woman Netted $1.2M in Mortgage Fraud
On November 9, 2012, the Department of Justice announced that Heidi Haischer from Nevada was found guilty of participating in a mortgage fraud scheme.

Sussex Woman Guilty in Mortgage Loan Scheme
On November 9, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey announced that Crystal Paling of Sussex, New Jersey, received 37 months in prison for a wire fraud and money laundering scheme where she issued fraudulent mortgages for New Jersey and Florida properties.

MoneyGram International Inc Forfeits $100M for Fraud
On November 9, 2012, the Department of Justice announced that MoneyGram International Inc agreed to forfeit $100 million after it was accused of wire fraud and failing to maintain an anti-money laundering program.

Former Madoff Controller to Forfeit $170 Billion
On November 8, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York reported that Irwin Lipkin pled guilty to multiple counts of conspiracy to commit securities fraud, falsifying records, false filings with the SEC, and falsifying documents required by the ERISA.

VP of Carter’s Inc Indicted for Insider Trading Scheme
The US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia recently announced that Eric M Martin of Roswell, Georgia, was charged for conspiracy, wire fraud, and securities fraud.

Chiropractor Helped Stage Accidents to Commit Mail Fraud
On November 5, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida reported that Jennifer Adams of Boca Raton was charged for conspiring with others to stage accidents and commit mail fraud.

Loan Originator Receives 10 Years in Federal Prison
On November 7, 2012, the U.

State Driver’s License Examiner Accepted Bribes
On November 6, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Tennessee announced that Larry Murphy of Antioch, Tennessee pleaded guilty to bribery charges.

Businessman Charged with Wire Fraud after BP Oil Spill
On November 1, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana announced that Bay E.

Missouri Hospital Agrees to Pay $9.3M for False Claims
On November 5, 2012, the Department of Justice announced that Freeman Health System in Joplin, Missouri, agreed to pay $9,316,139 after it violated the False Claims Act and the Stark Law.

Real Estate Investor Rigged Public Foreclosure Auctions
On November 1, 2012, the Department of Justice announced that a real estate investor in Northern California agreed to plead guilty for conspiring to rig bids at public real estate foreclosure auctions and commit mail fraud as well.

Recovery after Sandy Increases Chance of Disaster Fraud
Citizens always want to give funds to victim assistance programs after a natural disaster such as Hurricane Sandy, but people in the United States should be aware of disaster relief fraud before making any contributions.

Woman Defrauded Nazi Persecution Reparation Program
On October 19, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York made clear that Polina Breyter would spend the next 58 months in prison for defrauding the Conference of Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, Inc out of $57.

Russian Twins Indicted for $7.2M Commodities Fraud Scheme
On October 19, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois announced that Marat Yunusov and Ayrat Yunusox of Kazan, Russia were charged with eight counts of wire fraud and two counts of commodities fraud.

Couple Defrauded Illinois through Child Care Assistance Program
On October 19, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois announced that a Chicago couple involved with daycare centers around suburban Cicero were indicted on federal charges for receiving fraudulent state subsidy payments.

Nigerian Fugitive Committed Massive Fraud Scheme
On October 19, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas announced that Godwin Chiedo Nzeocha was convicted for participating in a health care fraud scheme involving City Nursing.

Husband and Wife Guilty of Wire Fraud in Idaho
On October 18, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho announced that Aaron Michael Hymas and Tiffany Kim Hymas of Bountiful, Utah, pled guilty to wire fraud in a United States District Court in Boise.

Halfway House Owner Guilty for $205M Medicare Fraud
On October 18, 2012, the Office of Public Affairs announced that Hassan Collins, the owner and operator of New Way Recovery Inc in Florida, was sentenced to 51 months in prison for his role in a $205 million Medicare fraud scheme.

NY Investment Manager Stole $5 Million from Investors
On October 18, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York announced that Aleksander Efrosman pleaded guilty to a fraudulent investment scheme that resulted in investors losing more than $5 million.

More Charges Filed Against Former PA State Senator
On October 17, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania stated that two more charges were brought against former Pennsylvania Senator Raphael J Musto.

Two NYPH Hospital Employees Engaged in Kickback Schemes
Yesterday, the Department of Justice announced that two high-ranking employees at the New York Presbyterian Hospital (NYPH) were sentenced for participating in two different kickback schemes.

Elk Grove Man Arrested for $20 Million Fraud Scheme
On October 16, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California announced that Vincent Thakur Singh, formerly from Elk Grove, was arrested in Caldwell, Idaho for investment fraud and bankruptcy fraud.

Two Illinois Men Charged in $28 Million Fraud Scheme
On October 16, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois stated that Robert C Pribilski and John T Burns, III are scheduled for arraignment tomorrow, October 18, at 9:30 a.

Cincinnati Authorities Warn of Mystery Shopper Scam
On October 16, 2012, FBI Cincinnati announced that several residents in the Dayton area reported that they became victims of a “mystery shopper” scam or a work at home scam.

Taiwan Auto Lights Producer Pleads to Price Fixing
On October 16, 2012, the Department of Justice announced that Eagle Eyes Traffic Industrial Co Ltd and its US subsidiary E-Lite Automotive Inc agreed to pay $5 million in criminal fines for a price-fixing scheme that lasted a total of seven years.

TN Department of Transportation Contractor Guilty of Embezzlement
On October 15, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Tennessee announced that Michael Wayne Young of Fairview, Tennessee was ordered to forfeit over $500,000 worth of assets that were obtained through an embezzlement scheme.

168 Month Sentence for Sophisticated Bank/Tax Fraud
On October 15, 2012, the US Attorney’s office for the Eastern District of Virginia announced that George P Hranowskyj of Chesapeake, Virginia, received 168 months in prison for an elaborate fraud scheme that led to the collapse of the Bank of the Commonwealth.

Miami Home Health Company Owner Receives 120 Months
On October 15, 2012, the Department of Justice announced that the owner of a Miami home health company was sentenced to 120 months in prison for his role in a $42 million Medicare fraud scheme.

San Fernando Woman Guilty in Massive Ponzi Scheme
On October 15, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California announced Celia Gallardo of North Hills agreed to plead guilty of wire fraud in a real estate Ponzi scheme.

Lexington Recycling Plant President Sentenced for Fraud Scheme
On October 11, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky announced that James Norman Turek was sentenced to 18 years in prison for defrauding thousands of investors.

Galemore Motor Company President Defrauded Bank
On October 15, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri announced that Richard Galemore confessed to “out-of-trust” sales for over 40 vehicles.

Topeka Attorney Charged for Stealing from Trust Funds
On October 15, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Kansas announced that Robert M Telthorst, a Topeka attorney, was charged for stealing more than $460,000 from different clients’ trust funds.

Tax Fraud: Former NY Senate Majority Leader Guilty
On October 12, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York announced that Pedro Espada, Jr.

NY Business Defrauded Broadway Producers of “Rebecca”
On October 15, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced that Mark Hotton was charged with defrauding the producers of the Broadway musical, “Rebecca.

Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Tax and Mortgage Fraud
On October 12, 2012, the Internal Revenue Service announced that Steven R.

Newport News Investment Firm CEO Charged with Fraud
On October 12, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia announced that Jeffrey A.

El Paso Superintendant Sentenced to Prison
On October 5, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas announced that Dr.

Woodbury Tax Preparer Guilty of Multiple Tax Offenses
On October 11, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut announced that a tax preparer by the name of Thomas Thorndike of Milford, Connecticut pleaded guilty to multiple tax offenses.

LA Company Owners Guilty in $16.6M Medicare Scheme
On October 11, 2012, the Office of Public Affairs announced that the former owners of a durable medical equipment wholesale company in Ontario, California were arrested for participating in a fraud scheme that falsely billed Medicare over $16.

Home Health Company Committed $374 Million Scheme
On October 11, 2012, the Office of Public Affairs announced that Cyprian Akamnonu of Arlington, Texas pleaded guilty to his role in a $374 million home health fraud scheme.

McGinn, Smith, & Co Founders Indicted for Fraud
On October 11, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York announced that Timothy M McGinn of Clifton Park, and David L Smith of Saratoga Springs were indicted for one count of conspiracy to engage in mail and wire fraud, 19 counts of mail and wire fraud, six counts of security fraud, and three counts of false income tax returns.

$561,000 Fraud Scheme: Kansas Woman Guilty
On October 10, 2012, the U.

Campaign Official Sentenced for Making False Statements
On October 10, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia announced that Howard L.

Former WECO Owner Allowed Fraudulent Aircraft Repairs
On October 10, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California announced that William Hugh Weygandt of Granite Bay was indicted for “conspiracy to commit fraud involving aircraft parts.

Bank Tellers Cashed Fraudulent Refund Checks
On October 10, 2012, the U.

Mother and Son Sentenced for Mortgage Fraud Scheme
On October 9, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California announced that a Stephen Kenneth Chrysler received 37 months in prison for involvement in an $8 million mortgage fraud scheme.

Louisiana Physician Guilty of Health Care Fraud
On October 10, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana announced that Dr.

1,000 Pages of Evidence Released Against Lance Armstrong
On October 10, 2012, the United States Anti-Doping Agency announced there is direct evidence that the U.

Coffee Lovers were Victims in Kick Back Scheme
On October 2, 2012, the U.

Westport Man Guilty for Role in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
On October 9, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut announced that William A.

Boys and Girls Club Director Sentenced to 57 Months
On October 5, 2012, the U.

Results Released from Distressed Homeowner Initiative
On October 9, 2012, the Department of Justice announced that results from the Distressed Homeowner Initiative.

Mayor of Barceloneta Sentenced to 120 Months
On October 1, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Puerto Rico announced that Sol Luis Fontanes-Olivo, the former mayor of Barceloneta, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, a $150,000 fine, a forfeitur of $60,000, and three years of supervised release.

Two Sales Brokers Arrests for Mark-Up Scheme
On October 5, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced that two form sale brokers, Market Leszczynski and Benjamin Chouchane, were arrested for conspiracy to commit securities fraud and wire fraud.

Denton County Insurance Agent Guilty of Fraud
On October 4, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas announced that Vincent Bazemore was charged by a federal grand jury with four counts of mail fraud in connection to a scheme that defrauded several life insurance companies.

Connecticut Ponzi Schemer Receive 100 Months
On October 4, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut announced that Gregory Viola of Orange, Connecticut was sentenced to 100 months in prison for a Ponzi scheme where he defrauded over 50 investors of over $6 million.

Indiana Officials Charged for Tax Fraud and More
On October 4, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Indiana announced that six different public officials have been indicted for tax fraud and numerous other offenses.

Marine Targeted Other Marines in Fraud Scheme
On October 4, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida announced that Jobson Cenor or North Miami pled guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft.

PA Man Gets 44 Months for Counterfeit Goods
On October 3, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that Yi Ping Zheng of Philadelphia was sentenced to 44 months in prison after a judge found him guilty of trafficking counterfeit goods.

Medicare Fraud Force Nets 91 Different Defendants
On October 4, 2012, the U.

Officials Exploited Program that Gave the Homeless Housing
On October 3, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan announced that three people were found guilty of bribery and fraud in a Department of Housing and Urban Development conspiracy.

Verizon Network Engineer Sentenced for Fraud Scheme
On October 3, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia announced that Michael W.

Three Sentenced in WV Power Surge Scam
On October 3, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia announced that two defendants were sentenced to federal prison for their participation in submitting fraudulent claims to the American Electric Power Service Corporation Inc.

Wwebnet CEO Charged in Securities Fraud Scheme
On October 3, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced that the chief executive officer, Robert Kelly, for Wwebnet Inc.

U.S. Marshals Catch Cold Case Fraud Fugitive
On October 1, 2012, the Marshals Service announced that a fugitive under America’s Most Wanted has been arrested and charged.

FOREX Trader Sentenced for Defrauding 47 Investors
On October 2, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois announced that Mark Adrian, a former floor trader at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, was sentenced to three years in prison for a fraud scheme that affected 47 investors.

Anti-Money Laundering Official Becomes the Criminal
On October 2, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California announced that a check-cashing store in Los Angeles and its anti-money laundering officer placed guilty to numerous federal charges, including the violation of the Bank Secrecy Act.

Oceanside Attorney Nabbed for $11 Million Scheme
On October 2, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California announced that attorney Dean G.

USA Drug VP Receives 33 Months for Fraud
On October 1, 2012, the U.

Longtime Schemer Sentenced to 259 Months in NY
On October 1, 2012, the U.

Foreclosure Rescue Scammers Receive Prison Time
On October 1, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania announced that four men, Anthony J.

Two Doctors Sentenced for $205 Million Medicare Scheme
On October 1, 2012, the Department of Justice announced that two Miami-area doctors, Dr.

Chicago Developer Receives 84 Months for Ponzi Scheme
On September 28, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California announced that John Terzakis, a Chicago-area developer, was sentenced to 84 months for defrauding clients of Vesta Strategies.

Investor Fraud Summits Being Held Across U.S.
On October 1, 2012, the Department of Justice announced that multiple agencies are holding investor fraud summits around the United States in order to educate consumers and help them protect their money.

Researcher Guilty in $61.8 Million Insider Trading Scheme
On September 28, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced that Jon Horvath, a former hedge fund research analyst, has pleaded guilty to his role in a $61.

Casino Cheating Scheme Illegally Won $7 Million
On September 28, 2012, the US Department of Justice announced that Van Thu Tran was sentenced to 36 months in prison for cheating in casinos.

Tax Preparer and Others Indicted for Ponzi Scheme in Michigan
On September 27, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of Michigan reported that the following men and woman have been indicted for conspiring to commit wire fraud for an investment Ponzi scheme in Genesee Township: John James Missitti of Genesee Township, Thomas Winston Moore from California, Mark J.

Man and Wife Sentenced for Minority Contract Fraud in Illinois
On September 25, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Illinois announced that sentenced for public contract fraud that included projects at the O’Hare International Airport and the Village of Orland Park.

Man in Sacramento Area Charged with Loan Fraud
On September 20, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of California announced that Ryan William Costo of Granite Bay was charged with six different counts of mail fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud, and making false statement to financial institutions.

Man Pleads Guilty in Biggest Federal Contracting Bid-Rigging Scheme Ever
On September 26, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia announced that Oh Sung Kwon pleaded guilty to charges in a bribery scheme where he paid thousands to an Army official.

Roads Developer Receives 138 Months for Enormous Bank and Tax Credit Fraud Scheme
On September 26, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of Virginia announced the Eric H.

Bank Employee Receives 44 Counts for Fraud, Bribery, and Money Laundering
On September 26, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Ohio announced that Paulette Roberts, a former bank employee at Fifth Third Bank, received a 44-count indictment.

Woman Indicted for Impersonating OSHA Employee During Gulf Oil Spill
On September 26, 2012, the Office of Public Affairs under the US Department of Justice announced that Connie M.

Pennsylvania Corporation Guilty of Bid Rigging at Tax Lien Auctions in New Jersey
On September 26, 2012, the Department of Justice announced that Crusader Servicing Corp.

Former VP of Pierce Commercial Bank Faces 10 to 14 Years
The U.

Los Angeles Physician’s Assistant Receives 72 Months for $18.9 Million Scheme
On September 18, 2012, the Office of Public Affairs under the US Department of Justice announced that David James Garrison, a Los Angeles P.

Pasadena Mortgage Company Owner Sentenced to 9 Years for $30 Million Fraud Scheme
On September 21, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office in the Central District of California sentenced Eduardo Ruiz, the owner of a Pasadena mortgage brokerage firm, to 108 months in federal prison for obtaining more than $30 million in loans during a mortgage fraud scheme.

9 Defendants Charged in Chicago Area for Paying and Receiving Kickbacks for Medicare Referrals
On September 25, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Illinois announced that 9 defendants, including two owners of a home health care agency and two physicians, were indicted for receiving kickbacks in exchange for referrals of Medicare patients.

Fake Psychiatrist Sentenced to Six Years in Prison
On September 19, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported that Jo Benoit (Elisa Jo Benoit) of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania has been sentenced to 72 months in prison for health care fraud.

Intel Executive Sentenced for Insider Trading
On September 24, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of New York announced that Rajiv Goel was sentenced to two years probation for participation in insider trading.

Scam Alert: FDA Fake Agents
On September 25, 2012, the US Food and Drug Administration reminded consumers to remain on the lookout for fake agents over the phone.

Discover Bank to Pay $200 Million for Deceptive Marketing
On September 24th, 2012, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ordered Discover Bank to refund roughly $200 million to more than 3.

McHenry Businessman in $7 Million Fraud Scheme
On September 24, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Illinois announced that Philip G.

Bank President Sentenced in Multi-Million Check Scheme
On September 21, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office in the District of Minnesota reported that the former president of the Pinehurst Bank in St.

Former Financial Consultant Charged with Federal Wire Fraud
On September 21, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office in the District of New Mexico announced the conviction of Daryl J.

Two Men Charged in $90 Million Scheme
The U.

Attorney Arrested in Lake County for Fraud and Obstruction Charges
The US Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Illinois announced the arrest of a Lake county attorney on September 21, 2012 for accepting unauthorized cash advances and because of making purchases with bankruptcy clients’ credits card.

Detroit Doctor Charged in $40 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
On September 20, 2012, the Office of Public Affairs under the Department of Justice announced the arrest of Dr.

Retirees Plead Guilty to Disability Fraud
On September 19, 2012, Preet Bharara—the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York—stated that Michael Dasaro and Gary Supper pled guilty to a federal charges in a huge fraud scheme that let Long Island Railroad (LIRR) employees claim disability and early retirement so they could receive benefits they were not otherwise entitled to.

New Scam Involving Lawyers’ Identities
The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced a new scam on September 14, 2012.

Stealing Kids Lunch Money: $18 MIL Settlement
According to a press release on September 19, 2012, the New York State Attorney General, Eric T.

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