Former Secretary-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Theft of Union Treasury Funds
The former Secretary-Treasurer of Security Police Fire Professionals of America Local 287 pleaded guilty to theft from a labor organization in violation of his fiduciary responsibilities as a union officer.
Owner and Seven Employees of Mortgage Company and Two Real Estate Developers Indicted for $50 Million Scam Involving Federally Insured Mortgages
The owner of a Florida mortgage company, seven employees of the company and two real estate developers were indicted in the Southern District of Florida in connection with an alleged $50 million mortgage fraud scheme.
Philadelphia Political Consultant Pleads Guilty for His Role in Attempting to Conceal Campaign Finance-Related Fraud
Political consultant Gregory Naylor, 66, of Philadelphia, pleaded guilty to making false statements to federal agents and misprision of a felony in connection with his role in attempting to conceal two campaign finance-related fraud schemes.
Former Iowa State Senator Pleads Guilty to Concealing Federal Campaign Expenditures
A former Iowa State Senator pleaded guilty to concealing payments he received from a presidential campaign in exchange for switching his support and services from one candidate to another and to obstructing a subsequent investigation into his conduct...
Justice Department Sues to Stop Chicago-Area Woman and Her Businesses from Preparing Tax Returns
The United States filed a complaint in federal court in Chicago to bar Laurie G. Helfer, aka Laurie G. Powell, individually and through her businesses Laurie’s Freelance & Tax Preparation Services and Tax Lady Laurie Inc., from preparing federal...
Owner of Home Health Care Company Sentenced to Nearly Six Years in Prison for Role in $6 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
A co-owner of Professional Medical Home Health LLC was sentenced to serve 70 months in prison and ordered to pay $6.2 million in restitution for her participation in a health care fraud scheme involving the now defunct home health care company.
Massillon, Ohio Landlords Agree to $850,000 Settlement to Resolve Housing Discrimination Lawsuits
The Justice Department announced that Massillon, Ohio landlords John and Mary Ruth have agreed to pay $850,000 to settle lawsuits filed by the Justice Department and other parties alleging that the Ruths discriminated on the basis of race and familial...
Former Investment Company Executives Sentenced for Roles in $18 Million Ponzi Scheme
The former Hanover Corporation chief financial officer and a former Hanover salesman were sentenced to serve 70 months in prison and 60 months in prison respectively, and ordered to pay $14,454,999.19 in restitution, for their roles in an $18 million...
