All articles tagged with #fraud charges
Former President Donald Trump has issued pardons to several high-profile Republicans and others convicted of various charges, criticizing the Biden Department of Justice for what he describes as overreach and excessive sentencing, while highlighting his ongoing support for allies and political figures.
Wendy Osefo, a star of 'The Real Housewives of Potomac' and former university professor, resigned from her teaching position at Wesleyan University after being charged with multiple fraud-related crimes, including felony counts, amid allegations involving stolen jewelry and designer items.
Wendy Osefo and her husband from 'Real Housewives of Potomac' were indicted on multiple fraud charges related to a false burglary report and insurance claim, stemming from a staged theft at their home, with court proceedings scheduled for November.
Wendy Osefo, a star of 'Real Housewives of Potomac,' and her husband were arrested in Maryland on charges related to falsely reporting a home burglary and theft, with investigations revealing they returned some stolen items and had made false statements. They have been released on bond and are awaiting their court date.
Wendy Osefo, a star of 'Real Housewives of Potomac,' and her husband Eddie were arrested on fraud charges related to a reported burglary at their home, which police later found involved fraudulent reporting and returned stolen items; they have been released on bond and are awaiting legal proceedings.
Wendy Osefo, a star of 'Real Housewives of Potomac,' and her husband Eddie were arrested and charged with 16 counts of insurance fraud related to false theft claims following a 2024 home burglary, but they were released on bond and are awaiting court proceedings.
Wendy Osefo, a star of The Real Housewives of Potomac and Johns Hopkins professor, faces 16 criminal charges including 7 felonies related to financial fraud and lying to authorities, marking a dramatic legal turn for the reality TV star with potential jail time and a shift from her academic and TV image.
Wendy Osefo, a star of 'Real Housewives of Potomac,' and her husband have been charged with multiple fraud-related crimes in Maryland, including making false statements and allegedly staging a burglary to claim insurance money, with evidence suggesting they falsely reported stolen items that were later recovered or purchased.
FAMU Vice President and Athletic Director Angela Suggs turned herself in on fraud and larceny charges related to her previous role at the Florida Sports Foundation, where she allegedly misused funds and falsified travel expenses, leading to her arrest and ongoing investigation, though her current role at FAMU remains unaffected.
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been charged with fraud in the US, accused of orchestrating a $250 million bribery scheme to secure contracts for his renewable energy company. The charges have led to a significant drop in Adani Group's stock prices and halted a $600 million bond offering. The allegations follow a 2023 report by Hindenburg Research accusing the group of stock manipulation and fraud, which Adani denied. The case has sparked political controversy in India, with opposition leaders demanding action against Adani and questioning his ties to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
A New York judge has declined to postpone Steve Bannon's trial, set for December 9, on charges of defrauding donors to the 'We Build the Wall' campaign. Bannon, a former Trump advisor, pleaded not guilty to allegations of misusing funds intended for a U.S.-Mexico border wall. The defense sought a delay to prepare against evidence suggesting Bannon's personal profit motive. Bannon, recently released from prison for contempt of Congress, was pardoned federally by Trump but faces state charges. The trial's timing remains subject to a hearing on evidence admissibility.
Mickey Barreto lived rent-free in the New Yorker Hotel for five years by exploiting a local housing law, but now faces fraud charges and possible eviction after attempting to claim ownership of the building and charge another tenant rent. Barreto's residency began in 2018 when he used the Rent Stabilization Code to establish himself as a tenant, and despite legal battles, he remained in the hotel without paying rent. Prosecutors allege that he falsely portrayed himself as the hotel's owner and attempted to profit from the building through various means.
A New York City man lived rent-free in a landmark hotel for five years by exploiting a housing law loophole, but was arrested after filing false property records claiming ownership of the entire building and attempting to charge rent to another tenant. Mickey Barreto, 48, insists it should be a civil case, not a criminal one, and claims his legal wrangling is activism aimed at denying profits to the Unification Church, which owns the property.
FTX has abandoned plans to restart its crypto exchange and will instead liquidate its assets to repay customers in full following founder Sam Bankman-Fried's conviction on fraud charges. The company has recovered over $7 billion in assets and reached agreements with regulators to prioritize customer repayment before other claims. Despite objections from customers, a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge ruled that debts must be repaid based on their value at the time of the bankruptcy filing in November 2022, which may result in lower repayments due to cryptocurrency price increases.
A Kansas couple has been charged with fraudulently collecting over $215,000 in retirement benefits on behalf of a deceased relative whose body was found mummified in their home six years after his death. Prosecutors allege that Lynn Ritter and Kirk Ritter continued to deposit and spend from the deceased's bank account while concealing his body, and family members were misled into believing he was still alive. The couple is set to appear in federal court to face multiple charges.