Mar. 17, 2026
Chicago Man Sentenced in $1.5M SNAP Fraud Scheme
Prosecutors say David Quinones used over 1,200 SNAP cards to illegally obtain and resell benefits.
Mar. 16, 2026
Marseilles Police Warn of Bitcoin Arrest Warrant Phone Scam
Scammers allegedly called a local resident claiming a fake arrest warrant and demanding immediate payment in cryptocurrency.
Mar. 14, 2026
Palestinian Tax Preparer Sentenced for $14M PPP Loan Fraud
Sharhabeel Shreiteh received 10-year prison term for filing false loan applications for about 1,000 clients.
Mar. 13, 2026
Swansea Man Accused of Robbing a Credit Union
Deondre E. Jones, 55, faces federal bank robbery charge after allegedly demanding cash at gunpoint
Mar. 12, 2026
Illinois Man Sentenced to 10 Years for $14M COVID Loan Fraud
Sharhabeel Shreiteh used scam proceeds to build a mansion for his second wife in Palestine, angering his first wife in the U.S.
Mar. 4, 2026
Help Needed Identifying Credit Card Fraud Suspect
Hundreds of dollars in purchases made with stolen card in Springfield
Mar. 4, 2026
Police Warn of Charity Scams in Chicago's Near South and West Sides
Perpetrators exploit victims' generosity and use cash payment apps to steal money