All articles tagged with #fraud
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Financial Times
First Brands has filed a lawsuit against the founder's brother and its largest lender, accusing them of fraud, highlighting a legal dispute involving allegations of misconduct within the company.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by U.S. Department of the Treasury (.gov)
Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced initiatives to combat government benefits fraud in Minnesota, targeting complex fraud rings that have stolen billions of dollars meant for social programs, through investigations, enhanced reporting, and law enforcement training.
Originally Published 4 days ago — by CNBC
The Trump administration has frozen $10 billion in federal aid for child care and family assistance programs in five Democratic-led states due to concerns about widespread fraud, affecting programs like TANF, CCDF, and Social Services Block Grant, with significant political backlash from state officials.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by Axios
Governor Tim Walz, after announcing he won't seek re-election, criticized GOP opponents and vowed to continue fighting against the Trump administration, emphasizing his commitment to safety and legislative priorities, while also addressing issues of election fraud and recent political attacks.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by CBS News
A Fort Worth couple, Christopher and Raquelle Judge, pleaded guilty to defrauding about 40 families in North Texas by collecting nearly $4.8 million for custom home and renovation projects they never completed, using the money for personal expenses and lifestyle, leading to half-built houses and financial losses for victims.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by mprnews.org
The SBA suspended nearly 7,000 Minnesota borrowers for suspected fraud related to COVID-era small business loans, including the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loans, which provided vital support during the pandemic but also faced issues with misuse and fraud due to rapid deployment and limited oversight.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by BBC
Kenner Elias Jones, once a choirboy who led Prince Charles's investiture procession, became a notorious global conman involved in multiple frauds across several countries, despite his charming and virtuous persona, ultimately revealing a compulsive lying disorder.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by The Guardian
Donald Trump criticized Minnesota's governor Tim Walz and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, blaming them for alleged fraud and criticizing the state's childcare funding freeze, which he linked to broader issues of immigration and fraud, amid political tensions and accusations of misuse of social services.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by The Intercept
A far-right YouTuber's viral video alleging fraud in Somali-owned day cares in Minnesota has led to increased immigration enforcement and renewed xenophobic stereotypes, raising concerns among immigrant advocates about racial profiling and community harm.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by House.gov
The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform announced hearings on January 7, 2026, to investigate widespread fraud and misuse of federal funds in Minnesota’s social services programs, with Minnesota officials and Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison invited to testify, amid concerns of government complicity and calls for accountability.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by 9to5Google
Honey, a PayPal-owned Chrome extension, has lost 8 million users over the past year due to revelations of shady practices, including breaking affiliate rules and potentially committing fraud by manipulating sales credits and hiding coupons, leading to regulatory scrutiny and user distrust.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by Axios
The Trump administration has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid an investigation into alleged fraud by local organizations, citing concerns over widespread misuse of federal funds, with ongoing political tensions and previous fraud cases in the state.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by Politico
Congressman Khanna criticized California's management, citing a $72 billion figure he couldn't verify, and called for congressional hearings on high-risk programs, prompting a response from Governor Newsom's spokesperson emphasizing the importance of accuracy and fraud prevention.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by CBS News
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has frozen federal childcare payments to Minnesota amid viral allegations of fraud at daycare centers, prompting a comprehensive audit and nationwide scrutiny of childcare funding and oversight.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by MPR News
Minnesota has implemented additional review measures for 14 high-risk Medicaid programs to combat widespread fraud, involving audits by Optum before payments are processed, which may cause delays but aims to protect benefits for low-income residents. The state is also taking other actions like disenrolling inactive providers and pausing licenses to eradicate fraud, with ongoing investigations and increased oversight.