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Fraudulent Persons

216 articles

A federal Department of Justice building at dusk, with subtle glowing screens inside reflecting the ongoing investigation into financial fraud.
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Kaelynn Greene Arrested in $1.6M COVID Relief Fraud Scheme

Kaelynn Greene, 31, was arrested in Kentucky on federal charges related to a $1.6 million COVID-19 r…

David Hale·June 2, 2026, 6:01 PM
A digital representation of intertwined financial accounts and misleading documents, symbolizing the complex web of pension fraud perpetrated by Kevin Phelan.
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Kevin Phelan Sentenced Seven Years for £3.7M Pension Fraud

Kevin Phelan, 63, was sentenced to seven years for a £3.7M pension fraud scheme in Leeds, impacting 74 victims and defra…

Marcus Rivera·June 2, 2026, 2:01 AM
A wide shot of a data center with rows of server racks, some with blinking lights, representing the seized IT infrastructure central to the Youssef Zinad case.
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Youssef Zinad arrested for sanctions violations, cybercrime infrastructure

Youssef Zinad, owner of WorkTitans B.V., arrested in Netherlands for allegedly violating EU sanctions by providing IT in…

David Hale·June 1, 2026, 6:01 PM
A desolate, rain-slicked road at night with the faint glow of distant streetlights, an abandoned, damaged car partially visible in the shadows, hinting at staged accidents.
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Ahmad K. Bachay Sentenced to 3 Years for Insurance Fraud, Witness Tampering

Ahmad K. Bachay sentenced to 3 years in federal prison for $490,000 insurance fraud and witness tampering, following a m…

David Hale·May 28, 2026, 6:02 PM
A hand holding a magnifying glass over a stack of fake financial statements, with a blurred background of luxury items like a car key and jewelry, symbolizing the deceptive nature of a Ponzi scheme and the lavish lifestyle it funded.
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Guy Flintham sentenced to six years for £19 million Ponzi scheme

Guy Flintham has been sentenced to six years in prison for orchestrating a £19 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded over…

Marcus Rivera·May 28, 2026, 10:01 AM
Peter Murrell arrested by Police Scotland officers outside his home
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Peter Murrell pleads guilty to embezzling over £400,000 from SNP

Peter Murrell, former SNP Chief Executive, pleads guilty to embezzling over £400,000 from the party, funding a lavish li…

Marcus Rivera·May 28, 2026, 2:01 AM
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Michael Thomson jailed for contempt in £237 million LCF fraud case

Michael Thomson, former LCF CEO, jailed for six months for contempt after breaching SFO restraint orders, dissipating £1…

Elena Marchetti·May 27, 2026, 6:02 PM
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Elie Houri Fined €20,000 for Insider Dealing by AMF

Elie Houri, a French national, has been fined €20,000 by the AMF for insider dealing involving Artefact shares, acting o…

Elena Marchetti·May 27, 2026, 10:03 AM
A digital network map showing interconnected nodes, some highlighted in red, signifying illicit activity and sanctions evasion. A stylized lock icon is being bypassed by data streams.
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Ivan Nesterenko Arrested in Dutch Sanctions Evasion Probe

Ivan Nesterenko, 57, arrested in the Netherlands for allegedly evading EU sanctions and aiding cyberattacks linked to Ru…

David Hale·May 27, 2026, 2:01 AM
A conceptual image depicting a cracked piggy bank or donation box, with Czech currency spilling out onto a map of Ukraine, symbolizing misappropriated charity funds.
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Vladimír Gergel Charged in Czechia Charity Fraud Scheme

Vladimír Gergel, founder of Help Ukraine foundation, has been charged with embezzling 20 million Czech crowns intended f…

Elena Marchetti·May 26, 2026, 6:02 PM
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Paul Hottinguer to Face Trial for €8.7 Million Tax Fraud, Money Laundering

Paul Hottinguer, 82, a member of the prominent Swiss banking family, will face trial in Paris for €8.7 million tax fraud…

Marcus Rivera·May 19, 2026, 6:02 PM
A close-up view of a laptop screen displaying a social media feed with a fraudulent investment advertisement, with a blurred background of a messy bedroom, suggesting the humble origins of a large-scale fraud.
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Daniel Pugh Convicted in £1.3 Million Ponzi Scheme

Daniel Pugh, 35, convicted and sentenced to 7.5 years for orchestrating a £1.3 million Ponzi scheme, Imperial Investment…

Marcus Rivera·May 19, 2026, 10:01 AM
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