Financial Crime

Mar. 2, 2026

John Gotti's Grandson Seeks Reduced Sentence for Kidney Donation

Carmine Agnello pleaded guilty to COVID-19 relief fraud but hopes organ donation can shorten his prison term.

Feb. 28, 2026

New York Woman Charged with Welfare Fraud

Dakota Wommer accused of falsifying SNAP applications to receive over $5,500 in improper benefits

Feb. 24, 2026

Man Pleads Guilty to Fraud After Claiming Ownership of New Yorker Hotel

Mickey Barreto admitted to forging property records in an attempt to take over the iconic Manhattan hotel.

Feb. 24, 2026

Man Pleads Guilty to Fraud for Claiming Ownership of New Yorker Hotel

Mickey Barreto attempted to take over the iconic Manhattan hotel through an obscure tenant law and forged property records.

Feb. 23, 2026

New Yorker Hotel Takeover Artist Pleads Guilty to Fraud

Mickey Barreto will serve 5 years probation after serving 6-month prison sentence.

Feb. 23, 2026

Ex-NYPD Detective Admits Running COVID Loan Fraud Scheme

Faces up to 5 years in prison for $1 million fraud scheme

Feb. 22, 2026

NY Attorney General Warns of 'Pig Butchering' Scams

Letitia James issues alert on sophisticated fraud targeting New Yorkers' savings

Feb. 22, 2026

Elderly Man Loses Fortune in Publishers Clearing House Scam

Two con artists tricked a 92-year-old Long Island man into paying $250,000 in bogus 'taxes and fees' for an $18 million prize he never won.

Feb. 22, 2026

Colombian Nationals Charged in $100K Fraud Scheme Targeting Migrants

Defendants allegedly impersonated federal judges and agents to dupe victims in sham immigration proceedings

Feb. 20, 2026

FBI Warns of Rising 'Jackpotting' ATM Scams Causing $20M in Losses

Hackers exploit ATM vulnerabilities to force cash dispensers to spit out money without transactions.

Feb. 19, 2026

New York Cracks Down on Alleged Insurance Fraud Ring

State takes action after 80% rise in suspected motor vehicle insurance fraud since 2020.

Feb. 15, 2026

Seniors Targeted by Scams and Frauds, Warns Daughter

Daughter shares firsthand account of protecting her elderly mother from predatory schemes

Feb. 14, 2026

Bank Employee Steals $2 Million From Elderly Customers

Fraud department manager used his position to access accounts and drain funds

Feb. 13, 2026

Ridgewood Savings Bank partners with 104th Precinct to fight bank fraud

The bank and police precinct team up to educate residents on common scams and fraud prevention

Feb. 13, 2026

Guardians Pitcher Emmanuel Clase Charged in Pitch-Rigging Scandal

Prosecutors allege Clase used coded language to coordinate with co-conspirators on rigged pitches to benefit sports bettors.

Feb. 12, 2026

Albany Man Scammed Out of $568,000 by Caretakers

Devin Zielinski and Amber Diacetis convicted for stealing from 87-year-old victim

Feb. 11, 2026

Law Firm Announces Recovery Options for Investors Affected by Marat Likhtenstein Arrest

MDF Law reviewing potential claims on behalf of investors who suffered losses from Likhtenstein's alleged Ponzi scheme

Feb. 9, 2026

Two Queens Men Charged in $120 Million Pharmacy Fraud Scheme

Inwoo Kim and Daniel Lee accused of defrauding Medicaid and Medicare through fake adult day care and pharmacy services.