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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Louis Belletieri, 43, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty on Monday to two counts of wire fraud for defrauding a title insurance underwriter and clients, as well as misusing …
PA Businessman Admits to $8.9M Fraud, Faces Up to 40 Years in Prison Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Joseph Cole Barleta, 41, of Philadelphia, was sentenced yesterday to 66 months in federal prison for racketeering conspiracy in connection with a massive fraud scheme involving the …
Justice Served: Fraud Mastermind Faces Prison in $404M Investor Scam Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Carter Reese, 77, of Reading, Pennsylvania, entered a guilty plea on Thursday, May 29, to charges of wire fraud and mail fraud in connection with an extensive …
77-Year-Old Admits to Massive Art Scam, Faces 40 Years for Defrauding Collectors Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Rashell Ortiz, 23, of Grove City, Ohio, was sentenced to 20 months in prison on Thursday for her role in a fraudulent scheme that deceived more than …
Luxury Scam Exposed: Ohio Woman Jailed for Conning 300 Victims in $130K Fraud Read More PHILADELPHIA, PA — Zaven Yeghiazaryan, 44, of Newtown, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to 13 federal charges on Tuesday, including conspiracy, health care fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering. The plea, entered …
Pandemic Relief Betrayed: Newtown Man Admits to Multi-Million Fraud Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Federal prosecutors have unveiled a superseding indictment charging four individuals and two companies with conspiracy and wire fraud in connection to an alleged multimillion-dollar telemarketing fraud scheme …
Four Businessmen Charged in Nationwide Telemarketing Fraud Case Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — United States Attorney David Metcalf announced on Monday, May 5, that Imoleayo Samuel Aina, also known as “Alice Dave,” a 27-year-old Nigerian national, entered a guilty plea …
Global Cybercrime Scheme Exposed: Nigerian Man Pleads Guilty to Extortion Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Kimberly Lawson, 44, of Philadelphia, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison, five years of supervised release, and $244,343 in restitution for embezzlement from her employer …
Former Office Manager Sentenced to 5 Years for Workplace Embezzlement and Federal Loan Fraud Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A former business office coordinator at two senior living facilities has been indicted on charges of wire fraud, according to U.S. Attorney David Metcalf. The defendant, 58-year-old …
Senior Living Scandal: Ex-Coordinator Indicted for Allegedly Stealing From Elderly Residents’ Estates Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Josh S. Verne, 47, a former Gladwyne, Pennsylvania resident now based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, pleaded guilty on Monday, March 3, 2025, to three counts of securities …
Disgraced Businessman Admits to Fraud Scheme That Devastated Investors and Partners Read More