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Rockland County Fire Commissioner Sentenced to 12 Months and a Day in Prison for Engaging in Scheme to Defraud the Public
Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that NATHAN ROTHSCHILD, a former commissioner of the Monsey Fire District in Rockland County (the “Fire District”), was sentenced today in White Plains federal court by United States District Judge Kenneth M. Karas to 12 months and a day in prison for engaging in a mail fraud scheme that caused the Fire District to enter into a real estate transaction for the purpose of paying off his personal debt to his creditor.
Picuris Pueblo Woman Charged with Embezzling $132,000 from Pueblo
ALBUQUERQUE—This morning in federal court in Albuquerque, Norma Mermejo, 53, a member and resident of Picuris Pueblo, was arraigned on an indictment charging her with embezzlement and theft from an Indian tribal organization. If convicted of this offense, Mermejo faces a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment and a $250,000 fine.
Charlotte Woman Sentenced to 34 Months in Prison for Health Care Fraud
CHARLOTTE, NC—A Charlotte woman was sentenced yesterday in U.S. District Court to serve 34 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release for committing health care fraud, announced Anne M.
Atlanta Man Sentenced for Operating Ponzi Scheme
ATLANTA—CHARLES MICHAEL VAUGHN, 43, of Atlanta, Georgia, was sentenced to federal prison today by United States District Judge Richard W. Story on wire fraud charges in connection with a $10 million Ponzi scheme.
Former BCIA Chairman and Principal in New Jersey Mortgage Brokerage Firm Sentenced to Prison in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
NEWARK, NJ—Ronald J. O’Malley, former chairman and commissioner of the Bergen County Improvement Authority (“BCIA”) and principal in a Ridgewood, N.J., mortgage brokerage firm, was sentenced today to 24 months in prison in connection with a mortgage fraud scheme that falsely claimed BCIA employment for numerous mortgage borrowers, U.S.
Fort Lauderdale Man Charged in Wilton Manors Bank Robbery
Wifredo A. Ferrer, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida; John V.
Chicago Fed Announces 2012 Detroit Board of Directors
Last Updated: 12/30/2011 CHICAGO- The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Detroit Branch today announced a new member of its Board of Directors and a new board chairman as well as the re-appointment of a current director. All are effective January 1, 2012. New Board Member Michael E.
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Announces 2012 Money Smart Kid Essay Contest
Last Updated: 02/01/2012 CHICAGO- In support of Money Smart Week® April 21-28, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (FRBC) and its partner organizations are sponsoring the Money Smart Kid Essay Contest. Students in grades 5-8 are encouraged to write an essay of 300 words or less on the following topic: Give an example of when it is wise to borrow money and when it is not. What factors do you need to consider to help you make a responsible choice? Please be sure to discuss the concepts of decision making and opportunity cost in your answer.
Tampa Woman Arrested for Tax Fraud and Identity Theft
TAMPA, FL—United States Attorney Robert E. O’Neill announces the indictment and arrest of Belinda Brooks (46, Tampa) for tax fraud related activities.
Wanted by the FBI: John “Steven” Stark, aka “Tall, Dark, and Handsome Bandit”
Tips from the public have helped investigators identify and charge the so called “Tall, Dark, and Handsome Bandit.” Now the FBI needs your help in locating fugitive John “Steven” Stark. Stark is charged federally with bank robbery in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas.
