All articles tagged with #wire fraud
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Washington Post
President Donald Trump has commuted the sentence of former Congressman George Santos, who was serving time for identity theft and wire fraud, leading to his immediate release from prison.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC News
Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother Janice Turner were found guilty of wire fraud for a scheme involving over $1 million, using Kingston's celebrity status to defraud luxury businesses, and are set for sentencing with Kingston facing prison and house arrest.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Axios
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is urging the Trump administration to pardon former Rep. George Santos, who is serving a prison sentence for wire fraud and identity theft, citing his support for Trump and his remorse, amidst ongoing discussions about clemency for MAGA loyalists.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by BBC
Disgraced ex-congressman George Santos has begun a seven-year prison term after pleading guilty to charges including wire fraud and identity theft, stemming from a series of lies and financial crimes that led to his expulsion from Congress.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by CNN
Tiron Alexander, a man who falsely posed as a flight attendant to obtain 34 free flights and access secure airport areas, was convicted of wire fraud and illegal entry, with potential sentences of up to 30 years in prison.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by One Mile at a Time
A 35-year-old airline employee was convicted of wire fraud for posing as a flight attendant to illegally book over 120 free flights across multiple airlines, using fake credentials and badge numbers, and now faces up to 30 years in prison.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by New York Post
Tom Girardi, Erika Jayne's ex-husband, was sentenced to over 7 years in prison for embezzling millions from clients, including victims of the Lion Air crash, and was ordered to pay restitution. Girardi was convicted of wire fraud, using his celebrity status to deceive clients, and his sentencing follows his guilty verdict in 2024. Erika Jayne, who filed for divorce in 2020, expressed shock over the scandal.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MLive.com
President Joe Biden has commuted the sentence of Gregory McKnight, a Swartz Creek man who pleaded guilty to wire fraud for operating a $72 million Ponzi scheme through his company, Legisi Holdings. McKnight, who was sentenced to over 15 years in prison in 2013, promised high returns to over 3,000 investors but used funds from new investors to pay earlier ones. His sentence was originally set to end in December 2025. The commutation does not alter his conviction or imply innocence.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Denver Post
Ian Gregory Bell, a Denver man, has been charged with multiple counts of wire fraud, mail fraud, and money laundering for allegedly defrauding over two dozen investors, including professional athletes, out of $1.3 million. Federal authorities claim Bell misrepresented his trading success and used investor funds for personal expenses. The SEC has also filed a civil suit against him for securities fraud, alleging he provided fake investment performance screenshots and lost all the investor money he traded. Bell has pleaded not guilty and was released on a $20,000 bond.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Two more men, Timothy McCormack and Mahmud Mollah, have been charged in a sports betting scandal involving former NBA player Jontay Porter, who was banned for life by the NBA. The scandal involves bets placed based on insider tips from Porter about his plans to exit games early. The scheme allegedly netted significant winnings, but suspicions led to blocked payouts and further investigation. Federal prosecutors have not confirmed if Porter is under investigation, but details in court documents align with his actions and banishment.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
Two more men, Timothy McCormack and Mahmud Mollah, have been charged in a sports betting scandal involving former NBA player Jontay Porter, who was banned for life by the NBA in April. The scandal involves a scheme where Porter allegedly provided tips about his game exits to help the defendants win bets. The case includes significant winnings and gambling debts, with federal wire fraud charges filed against the defendants.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
A Brooklyn man, Long Phi Pham, has been arrested and charged with wire fraud for allegedly coordinating a betting scheme with former NBA player Jontay Porter, who was banned from the league for gambling-related activities. Pham was detained at JFK airport while attempting to flee to Australia. The scheme involved Porter faking injuries to influence game outcomes, netting the conspirators over $100,000. Three other suspects remain at large.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
A former Jacksonville Jaguars employee, Amit Patel, has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison and ordered to repay over $21 million after pleading guilty to wire fraud and illegal monetary transaction charges for stealing more than $22 million from the NFL team using the virtual credit card system. Prosecutors allege Patel used the stolen money to fund an extravagant lifestyle, including online gambling, travel, sporting tickets, and property purchases. Patel's attorney claims his client suffers from a serious gambling addiction and is deeply remorseful for his actions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Brooklyn preacher Lamor Miller-Whitehead, known for his flashy lifestyle and ties to New York City’s mayor, was found guilty of wire fraud, attempted extortion, and lying to the FBI. He was accused of looting a parishioner’s retirement savings, lying about his connections, and attempting to extort a businessman to fund his lavish lifestyle. Miller-Whitehead, who was robbed of $1 million in jewelry during a livestreamed church service, faces sentencing on July 1.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS New York
Brooklyn Bishop Lamor Miller-Whitehead, known for his flashy lifestyle and friendship with Mayor Eric Adams, has been convicted of wire fraud, attempted extortion, and lying to the FBI. The 47-year-old was accused of looting a parishioner's retirement savings and attempting to extort a businessman for his lavish lifestyle. His sentencing is scheduled for July, and his lawyer plans to appeal the verdict. This isn't the first time Miller-Whitehead has faced legal trouble, as he was also convicted on 17 counts of fraud in 2008.