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Atlanta Man Charged in $100M IRS Stolen Identity Fraud Scheme

Federal authorities say the scheme used stolen taxpayer data to file hundreds of false returns.

Former Alabama player charged in $20M fraud case

Luther Davis accused of impersonating NFL stars to obtain fraudulent loans

Former Alabama Football Player Charged in $20M Loan Fraud Scheme

Luther Davis allegedly impersonated 3 NFL players to obtain fraudulent loans

Former High Museum COO Charged with $600,000 Theft

Brady Lum pleaded not guilty to federal charges of misappropriating museum funds for personal expenses

Former High Museum COO charged with federal theft

Prosecutors say Brady Lum used his position to embezzle over $600,000 from the Atlanta art institution.

Former High Museum COO charged with embezzling over $600,000

Brady Lum allegedly used his position to steal from the Atlanta art institution over a 6-year period.

Police Dog 'Pub' Helps Seize $75,000 in Illicit Cash at Atlanta Airport

The Belgian Malinois found 20% of the total undeclared cash discovered at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in the first quarter of 2026.

Global Phishing Operation Dismantled by FBI, International Police

Cybercrime tool allowed criminals to steal credentials and bypass multi-factor authentication

Global Phishing Operation Dismantled by FBI and Indonesian Authorities

Cybercriminals used fake websites to steal thousands of usernames and passwords, fueling millions in fraud.