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PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Nigerian citizen, Samuel Olasunkanmi Abiodun, 25, has been sentenced to five years in prison for his involvement in a money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud, stemming from …
Nigerian Man Sentenced in U.S. for Sextortion Scheme Leading to Victim’s Death 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 — 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 — Xing Zheng, 35, of Queens, New York, was sentenced to 28 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release, according to an announcement by United …
Mastermind or Middleman? New York Man Sentenced in $3 Million Fraud Scheme That Exploited U.S. Emergency Funds Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Francis J. Battista, 39, of Aston, Pennsylvania, was convicted this week on 22 felony charges, including wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and money laundering, for orchestrating a …
COVID Relief Fraudster Stole Millions, Lived Lavishly — Now Faces 316 Years in Prison Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Federal authorities have announced charges against two Philadelphia cousins, Larry Leonard, 60, and Nathaniel “Nat” Leonard, 68, accusing them of operating a sophisticated and large-scale operation involving …
Pawn Shop Empire Busted in Alleged $19M Stolen Goods Scheme Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Stanislav Bril, also known as “Stan Bril” and “Slava Bril,” was sentenced Thursday to 135 months in federal prison by United States District Judge John M. Younge. …
Inside the Scandal: How One Man’s Deceit Unraveled Millions in Pandemic Relief Fraud Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a landmark case highlighting the pervasive nature of white-collar crime, Joseph LaForte and his brother James LaForte admitted guilt in federal court Wednesday to a litany …
Fraudulent Empire Exposed: Brothers Admit to $100 Million Scheme! Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Ari Tietolman, a 50-year-old resident of Montréal, Canada, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. The sentencing, which …
Canadian Man Sentenced for Massive Telemarketing Fraud Targeting American Seniors Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Imoleayo Samuel Aina, 26, and Samuel Olasunkanmi Abiodun, 24, were extradited from Nigeria to the United States. Both face …
Two Nigerians Extradited to U.S. in Sexual Extortion Case Read More