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Carson Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Running Investment Fraud Scheme Involving Wind Energy Technology
LOS ANGELES—A Carson man is in custody today after being sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for running a $1 million scheme that bilked dozens of victims—including a U.S. Army staff sergeant who was serving on active duty in Afghanistan—who thought they were investing in a legitimate wind energy technology business.
Royal West Owner Charged in Securities Fraud Scheme
Wifredo A. Ferrer, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, and John V.
Clovis, California Businessman Deported from Panama to Face Federal Charges of Defrauding Investors of $3.2 Million
FRESNO, CA—Joseph Randall Medcalf, 55, formerly of Clovis, was deported over the weekend by Panama to the United States after being arrested late last week in Panama, announced U.S. Attorney Benjamin B.
Three Charged with Fraud in Florida Foreclosure Rescue Scheme
WASHINGTON—Lisa Wright, 46, and Cathy Saffer, 52, of Pompano Beach, Fla., were charged today with a conspiracy to defraud homeowners and banks in a foreclosure rescue scheme, announced the Department of Justice. Also charged was Barrington Coombs, 57, a certified public accountant of Weston, Fla., who participated in the scheme.
Owners of Houston Health Care Company Sentenced to Prison for Medicare Fraud
WASHINGTON—Two owners of a Houston durable medical equipment (DME) company were each sentenced to prison today for their roles in a Medicare fraud scheme, announced the Department of Justice, the FBI and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). U.S.
Doctor and Two Nurses Sentenced to Prison for Roles in $25 Million Miami Health Care Fraud Scheme
WASHINGTON—Two nurses and a doctor were sentenced yesterday in Miami federal court for their participation in a $25 million home health Medicare fraud scheme, announced the Department of Justice, the FBI and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The following defendants were sentenced by U.S.
Kinloch Mayor Keith Conway Sentenced for Fraud, Embezzlement, and Witness Tampering
ST. LOUIS, MO—The United States Attorney’s Office announced today that Kinloch Mayor Keith Conway was sentenced to 21 months in prison, and ordered to pay restitution of $62,429, on charges of using Kinloch city funds to pay personal expenses, fund personal travel, and purchase a Florida vacation condominium timeshare; and attempting to influence Kinloch City Officials to provide false information to federal law enforcement about the criminal charges pending against him.
Owner and Founder of “Metro Dream Homes” Convicted in $78 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme
GREENBELT, MD—A federal jury convicted Andrew Hamilton Williams, Jr., age 60, of Hollywood, Florida today of fraud conspiracy, wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering in connection with his participation in a massive mortgage fraud scheme which promised to pay off homeowners’ mortgages on their “Dream Homes,” but left them to fend for themselves. The conviction was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J.
Jury Finds Former City Councilman and County Commissioner Guilty of Taking Bribes
TAMPA, FL—United States Attorney Robert E. O’Neill announces that a federal jury today found Kevin L.