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crime-and-legal2 years ago

"Real Estate 'Visionary' Among Two Charged in Multistate $8.5M Airbnb and Vrbo Scam"

Shray Goel and Shaunik Raheja have been indicted on charges of wire fraud and conspiracy after allegedly scamming over $8.5 million from Airbnb and Vrbo through a "double-booking, bait-and-switch scam" involving over 10,000 reservations across 10 states. The scheme involved creating fake listings, canceling on guests last minute, and rerouting them to inferior accommodations, sometimes based on racial discrimination. Goel faces additional charges of aggravated identity theft. Both Airbnb and Vrbo were defrauded in the process, with the companies and numerous customers falling victim to the scam.

via NBC News|
##airbnbscam#crime-and-legal
legal2 years ago

"Disgraced Attorney Tom Girardi to Face Trial After Competency Ruling"

Tom Girardi, the former lawyer featured on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," has been declared competent to stand trial for embezzling $15 million from clients. Despite previous claims of incompetency, U.S. District Judge Josephine Staton has yet to release her order, pending attorney review for potential sealing. Girardi faces five counts of wire fraud and has also been indicted in Chicago for stealing from the families of Lion Air Flight JT 610 crash victims, with a separate competency update expected from U.S. District Judge Mary M. Rowland.

via Vulture|
##competencyruling#fraudcharges
legal2 years ago

"Disgraced Attorney Tom Girardi to Face Trial After Competency Ruling"

Tom Girardi, the former attorney accused of stealing over $15 million from clients, has been declared competent to stand trial by a federal judge in Los Angeles. This decision allows for Girardi, who faces wire-fraud charges with the possibility of a lengthy prison sentence, to be held accountable despite his dementia diagnosis. The ruling is significant for the victims of his alleged long-running Ponzi scheme, including those injured in the San Bruno pipeline explosion. Girardi's legal team had argued his profound memory problems rendered him unable to understand the charges or assist in his defense, but prosecutors accused him of exaggerating his symptoms to avoid trial. The full details of the judge's analysis will be revealed once the ruling is unsealed.

via Los Angeles Times|
##competencyruling#fraudcharges
legal2 years ago

"Disgraced Ex-Lawyer Tom Girardi Deemed Fit for Trial Amid Legal Drama"

Tom Girardi, the 84-year-old former attorney embroiled in a fraud case, has been declared competent to stand trial by a Los Angeles federal judge despite his Alzheimer's diagnosis and a recent courtroom outburst. The ruling follows a three-day hearing and extensive evaluation by medical professionals. Girardi faces charges for allegedly embezzling $15 million from clients and could receive up to 20 years in prison for each of the five counts of wire fraud he is charged with.

via Page Six|
##alzheimersdisease#courtruling
legalentertainment2 years ago

"Tom Girardi, Former 'Housewives' Star, Fit for Trial Despite Health Claims"

Tom Girardi, the ex-husband of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Erika Jayne, has been declared competent to stand trial despite his Alzheimer's and dementia diagnoses. The 84-year-old former attorney faces criminal contempt and wire fraud charges in California and separate federal charges in Chicago. His estranged wife, Erika Jayne, has been affected by the legal issues, with the couple previously being named in a lawsuit accusing Girardi's law firm of misusing funds. Jayne has expressed her emotional struggles with the situation, highlighting the personal impact of Girardi's legal and health problems.

via Us Weekly|
##competencyruling#erikajayne
legalfinancial2 years ago

"Prosecutors Forego Second Trial for FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Amid Criticism"

The US has decided not to pursue a second trial against FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried, who was convicted of wire fraud and money laundering, among other charges. This decision was made to avoid delaying the sentencing and restitution process for the victims of the FTX fraud. Bankman-Fried's sentencing remains scheduled for March 28, where he faces a maximum sentence of 110 years. The US attorney cited the strong public interest in a prompt resolution and the overlap of evidence from the first trial as reasons for dropping the second trial. Bankman-Fried has been accused of misappropriating billions of dollars from FTX customers and attempting to influence cryptocurrency regulation through campaign contributions.

via Ars Technica|
##fraudcharges#ftxscandal
crime2 years ago

Natalee Holloway suspect to be extradited for fraud charges.

Joran van der Sloot, the prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of American student Natalee Holloway, will be extradited from Peru to the US to face trial for alleged extortion and wire fraud charges stemming from the Holloway case. Van der Sloot is currently serving 28 years in prison in Peru for the 2010 murder of 21-year-old Stephany Flores. Prosecutors in the US allege van der Sloot accepted $25,000 in cash from Holloway’s family in exchange for a promise to lead them to her body in early 2010, just before he went to Peru.

via ABC News|
#crime#extradition#fraudcharges