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entertainment2 days ago•8 min saved

Kathy Ireland alleges multimillion-dollar fraud by former managers in new lawsuit

Kathy Ireland filed a Santa Barbara lawsuit accusing former Kathy Ireland Worldwide managers of fraud, theft and misrepresentation, alleging they siphoned millions from her family, left them in staggering debt with no retirement funds, and promising investments that never materialized; the suit seeks tens of millions to potentially over $100 million in damages while Ireland leans on her faith through the alleged betrayal.

via Fox News|

#entertainment #fraud #kathy-ireland

crime3 days ago•33 min saved

Illinois man’s $14M PPP loan fraud lands him a decade in prison

A south suburban Chicago-area man, Sharhabeel Shreiteh, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for leading a $14 million Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud scheme. He filed more than 1,500 false PPP loan applications for about 1,025 clients, causing roughly $14 million to be dispersed, most of which was forgiven. He received about $740,000 in kickbacks, spent it on luxury purchases and vacations, and sent hundreds of thousands of dollars to his second wife in Palestine. Co-defendant charges are pending, and he faces a related tax fraud case.

via Yahoo|

#covid-19 #crime #fraud

business3 days ago•17 min saved

Kathy Ireland Alleges Ex-Managers Looted Her Wealth

Kathy Ireland, the former supermodel turned branding mogul, filed a Santa Barbara lawsuit accusing her longtime business managers of looting millions from her licensing empire, draining home equity and life insurance, and leaving her family in debt after she says they misrepresented her financial health and controlled investments for their own benefit; the suit seeks damages potentially in the tens of millions to $100 million.

via Variety|

#business #fraud #kathy-ireland

politics7 days ago•3 min saved

Trump Launches Executive Plan to Dismantle Cybercrime Networks

President Trump signed an Executive Order to combat cybercrime, fraud, and predatory schemes targeting Americans, directing a comprehensive review of tools and an action plan to confront transnational criminal organizations. The order establishes a dedicated NCC cell, prioritizes prosecutions of cyber-enabled fraud, and requires DHS and State to strengthen training, international pressure, and victim restitution. It follows earlier measures like the TAKE IT DOWN Act and other cybersecurity actions, aiming to reduce losses from online scams and protect vulnerable populations.

via The White House (.gov)|

#cybercrime #executive-order #fraud

politics9 days ago•3 min saved

Oversight Panel Accuses Minnesota Leaders of Failing to Stop Federal Fraud

A House Oversight Committee interim report alleges that Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison knew for years about widespread fraud in federally funded Minnesota social services, failed to suspend payments despite authority, and allowed hundreds of millions to billions of dollars to flow to fraudulent actors, with whistleblowers sidelined and investigations ongoing.

via House.gov|

#ellison #fraud #minnesota

politics9 days ago•7 min saved

Capitol Hill confronts Minnesota fraud probe as Walz and Ellison testify

The House Oversight Committee revisits Minnesota’s welfare‑fraud saga, with Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison testifying as Republicans allege they knew of fraud years ago and did not act, potentially costing taxpayers billions; Walz and Ellison defend their actions amid ongoing investigations, whistleblower protections, and a broader funding dispute with the federal government.

via CNN|

#ellison #fraud #house-oversight

politics10 days ago•14 min saved

Minnesota challenges federal withholding of $243M in Medicaid funds

Minnesota has sued to block the Trump administration’s temporary withholding of about $243 million in Medicaid funds over fraud concerns, with Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison leading the legal challenge.

via AP News|

#fraud #lawsuit #medicaid

policy12 days ago•2 min saved

Minnesota lawmakers push ban on crypto ATMs after elder fraud surge

Minnesota lawmakers, with law enforcement and the Department of Commerce, introduced HF3642 to ban crypto ATMs that accept cash and debit cards after 70 fraud complaints totaling more than $540,000 in 2025, including a case where an elderly resident reportedly gave half her monthly income to scammers; supporters say refunds are limited (about 48% of complaints) and fraud remains a problem, while crypto platforms argue existing safeguards should suffice.

via Mashable|

#crypto-atms #elderly #fraud

economy14 days ago•3 min saved

Minnesota projects bigger 2026-27 budget surplus amid funding uncertainty and fraud concerns

Minnesota's February forecast raises the 2026-27 general fund balance to about $3.7B (up ~$1.3B from November) and reverses the 2028-29 outlook to a small surplus, helped by higher capital gains, interest, and corporate tax receipts, but officials warn that federal funding volatility and potential Medicaid fraud withholds could erode gains, prompting calls for prudent spending and anti-fraud measures.

via 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS|

#budget #economy #federal-funding

celebrity15 days ago•469 min saved

Crispin Glover Hit with Battery and Fraud Lawsuit Over Alleged Exploitation

A 30-year-old model accuses Crispin Glover of luring her from the UK to Los Angeles to work as his assistant and live with him, alleging captivity, control, and assault. She is suing for battery, fraud, malicious prosecution, emotional distress, wrongful eviction, and Bane Act violations, while Glover denies the allegations.

via The Cut|

#celebrity #crispin-glover #culture

world15 days ago•4 min saved

Lai fraud convictions overturned, but Hong Kong activist remains jailed

Hong Kong’s Court of Appeal overturned the fraud convictions against former Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai, saying prosecutors failed to prove concealment or false representations in the lease case. Lai, 78, continues to serve a long prison term from a separate national-security conviction, and the court’s decision could shorten his total time if sentences run concurrently as allowed. The government may appeal. The ruling highlights ongoing tensions between Hong Kong’s security crackdown and press freedom concerns.

via AP News|

#apple-daily #fraud #hong-kong

politics16 days ago•22 min saved

Trump Admin Withholds $259M Minnesota Medicaid Funds Over Fraud Claims

The Trump administration said it will withhold $259 million in Minnesota Medicaid payments amid alleged health-care fraud, signaling a broader crackdown in the election year and potentially extending scrutiny to other states.

via The Washington Post|

#donald-trump #fraud #medicaid

politics16 days ago•3 min saved

Trump Admin Freezes Minnesota Medicaid Payments in Fraud Crackdown

Sen. JD Vance and Health Administrator Oz announced that the Trump administration will temporarily halt over $250 million in Minnesota Medicaid reimbursements as part of a broader 'war on fraud,' tying the move to fraud concerns linked to Minnesota’s Somali population; Gov. Walz condemned the measure, and the administration signaled that more states could face similar actions, alongside a six-month nationwide moratorium on funding for durable medical equipment.

via The Guardian|

#fraud #medicaid #minnesota

politics16 days ago•3 min saved

Trump Admin Withholds $259M Minnesota Medicaid Over Fraud Concerns

The Trump administration has paused $259 million in Minnesota's Medicaid funding, saying the state must address fraud allegations before funds are released. The move follows prior freezes of child care and social-services funds in Minnesota and other Democratic-led states. CMS officials claim scammers hijacked parts of the program, though Minnesota officials dispute the scope of fraud. Gov. Walz has 60 days to present a corrective action plan, and the administration signaled similar actions could target other states.

via MS NOW|

#fraud #funding #medicaid

society21 days ago•7 min saved

Bay Area retiree loses $500K to a romance scam tied to crypto hype

A San Francisco retiree wired more than $500,000 to a woman he met online after months of romance, believing they’d start a new life together. The scam, a so-called pig-butchering scheme leveraging crypto promises, led funds to overseas accounts in Malaysia and Vietnam. Despite repeated warnings from family and friends and alerts to authorities, the victim pressed on, later realizing the supposed multi-million crypto stash required a $25,000 unlock fee and that he’d been scammed. The case highlights how persistent online romance scams can drain life savings even in the face of clear red flags.

via ABC7 San Francisco|

#bay-area #cryptocurrency #fraud