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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration released its 2025 Annual Report this week, touting what it called a historic reset of the agency under President Donald J. Trump …
SBA Claims Historic Turnaround, Targets Fraud as Trump-Era Overhaul Accelerates Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A Philadelphia political consultant pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court to wire fraud charges tied to pandemic relief loan fraud and a scheme to defraud a healthcare …
Philadelphia Consultant Pleads Guilty in COVID Loan and Union Fraud Case 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 — Giuseppina “Josephine” Leone, a 62-year-old resident of North Wales, Pennsylvania, faced the consequences of her fraudulent actions in federal court on Tuesday. United States District Court Judge …
Pandemic Fraud Fallout: North Wales Restaurateur Faces Prison for $972K COVID-19 Scam! Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Giuseppina “Josephine” Leone, 61, of North Wales, PA, was charged this week by indictment with three counts of wire …
North Wales Woman Charged with Defrauding COVID-19 Relief Programs Read More