Today’s news
4 Georgians Indicted for Forging 'Bogus Checks' from State Agency
The accused allegedly stole over $53,600 from the Georgia Department of Driver Services.

Douglasville man charged in counterfeit coupon scheme targeting convenience stores
Suspect accused of using fake $8 Newport coupons at RaceTrac, Family Dollar, and Parker's Kitchen locations
Atlanta Woman Arrested in Florida Bitcoin Scam Linked to Georgia Prison Fraud Ring
Authorities say D'Zyre Youngblood helped move funds stolen through impersonation of law enforcement officers
Recent news
Mar. 5, 2026
Atlanta Woman Arrested for Impersonating Law Enforcement in $79,000 Fraud Scheme
Scam orchestrated by Georgia prison inmates targeting local woman
Mar. 5, 2026
FBI Cracks Down on Indian Migrant 'Gold Bar' Scam Targeting Seniors
Authorities arrest multiple suspects in multi-state fraud schemes involving fake gold sales to elderly Americans
Mar. 4, 2026
Feds Raid Jewelry Stores in Three States, Seizing $50 Million in Gold
Decatur jewelry store caught up in multi-state crackdown on alleged gold bar scam targeting seniors
Mar. 2, 2026
Massive Conduent Data Breach Exposes Millions Across U.S.
Breach may be largest in U.S. history, affecting customers of major companies like Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.
Feb. 27, 2026
Massive Fraud Scheme Targeting Seniors Busted in DeKalb Jewelry Raid
Authorities seized over $80 million in gold linked to a nationwide scam involving jewelry stores in multiple states.
Feb. 25, 2026
Massive $50 Million Gold Bar Scam Uncovered Across 3 States
Federal and state authorities raid jewelry stores accused of laundering stolen gold
Feb. 25, 2026
High Museum COO Resigns After Alleged $600,000 Misappropriation
Case referred to federal prosecutors as investigation continues
Feb. 25, 2026
High Museum of Art COO Resigns After $600,000 Theft
Independent review traced missing funds to former chief operating officer
Feb. 25, 2026
Sparta Fraud Suspect Arrested in Florida After Multi-State Investigation
A Sparta couple's bank fraud complaint led to the arrest of a Georgia man facing multiple financial transaction card fraud charges.
Feb. 24, 2026
High Museum of Art COO resigns amid missing funds probe
Internal investigation found financial irregularities at Atlanta's largest art museum
Feb. 23, 2026
Former Ellaville City Manager Accused of $400K Theft Found Dead
Donna Lynn McChargue faced 29 counts of theft by taking before her death.
Feb. 23, 2026
Identity Theft Leads to Nightmare for Georgia Power Customer
Utility withdraws thousands from woman's account despite her fraud report
Feb. 23, 2026
3rd Person Pleads Guilty in $3 Million Bank Fraud Case in Gray
James Meyers, 57, admitted to filing false currency transaction reports in the same investigation where two others were sentenced.
Feb. 22, 2026
Georgia Hospital Discloses 2025 Hacking Incident
Emanuel Medical Center notifies patients after unauthorized access to personal data.
Feb. 21, 2026
Crimestoppers Seeking Woman Wanted for Account Fraud Assault in Bibb County
Five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia
Feb. 14, 2026
Locust Grove Homeowner Fights to Keep House After Quitclaim Deed Transfer
Jamie Norris says a $6,850 tax loan led to her home's title being recorded in a company's name, sparking an eviction battle.
Feb. 13, 2026
Fugitive Crypto Scammer Receives Maximum 20-Year Sentence
Daren Li, a dual citizen of China and St. Kitts and Nevis, was sentenced in absentia for his role in a $73 million cryptocurrency investment fraud scheme.
Feb. 11, 2026
US Attorney's Office in Atlanta Collects $77 Million in Forfeitures and Restitution
The office says it secured financial justice for victims and the public through aggressive legal action.
Feb. 11, 2026
Colombian Model Pleads Guilty to Leading Drug Money Laundering Ring
Valentina Forero Álvarez directed a network of couriers to launder over $31 million in drug proceeds through the U.S. banking system.
Feb. 7, 2026
Man Arrested in Bitcoin Ransom Text Case Targeting Savannah Guthrie's Family
The arrest highlights the growing use of cryptocurrency in extortion schemes and the challenges law enforcement faces in tracing digital transactions.