New Jersey Man Extradited to United States to Face Charges for Wire Fraud and International Money Laundering

Lawson was the owner of several internet-based companies that matched art and music teachers with students in need of lessons throughout the United States. The students entered into contracts with Lawson’s companies and agreed to pay for lessons via online credit card transactions.

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Men Who Fenced Stolen Diamonds Sentenced to 15+ Years

Mr. Corredor, a Queens, New York resident who went by the name “Mono,” admitted he connected Mr. Lopez with the robbers and helped broker the sales. On one occasion, he handed one of the robbers a bag of cash in exchange for several stolen Rolex watches. He admitted he knew the jewelry was stolen and took a portion of the illicit proceeds. 

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Kitsap County, Washington Man Sentenced to Prison for 20-year Theft of Brother’s Social Security Benefits

The clerk pointed out that the two men’s birthdates were four years apart, but Sayler said it is a “rare twin situation” that does occur.  The investigation has revealed that Sayler and Jarvis Sayler are not biologically related. 

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Albany Husband and Wife Charged with Social Security Fraud

The indictment also alleges that on June 8, 2017, Denise Mitchell knowingly made a false statement in a form filed with the SSA regarding her work activity between August 2012 and June 2017.  The charges contained in the indictment are merely allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. 

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Knoxville Man Pleads Guilty To Scheme To Defraud The Small Business Administration’s COVID-19 Economic Relief Programs

As part of his fraud scheme, Howell submitted false supporting records and made false statements about the number of individuals the companies employed, the revenue generated, and the wages paid. Howell also made false statements about the corporate entities and the intended use of the loan proceeds.

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