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Major Pharma Data Breach Impacts Thousands in New Jersey

Residents on high alert after personal and medical data exposed in security incident at IPPC Inc.

FBI Investigating SantaCon Organizer for Alleged Charity Fraud

Federal authorities say Stefan Pildes bilked tens of thousands through false charity claims.

Financial advisor charged with stealing millions from NYC church

Olof Olsson allegedly siphoned donations to pay for personal expenses and a failed business venture

SantaCon Organizer Charged with Wire Fraud

Prosecutors allege Stefan Pildes diverted over $1.5 million in charitable funds for personal expenses.

SantaCon Organizer Charged for Allegedly Misusing Charity Funds

Federal prosecutors say Stefan Pildes diverted over $1.5 million from the annual holiday bar crawl for personal expenses.

Swedish Man Charged with $3.8M Theft from New York Church

Authorities allege the suspect used the funds for personal expenses and failed business ventures.

SantaCon Leader Accused of Stealing Charity Funds

Stefan Pildes allegedly pocketed over $1 million from the popular NYC Christmas bar crawl

SantaCon President Charged with Wire Fraud for Misusing Charity Funds

Prosecutors allege Stefan Pildes diverted over $1 million from the annual holiday event to fund his own luxury lifestyle.

SantaCon Organizer Charged with Fraud for Misusing Charity Funds

Federal prosecutors allege Stefan Pildes diverted over $1.5 million from the annual holiday bar crawl to personal expenses.

Former Church Business Manager Admits to $82K Theft

Keith M. stole from two Upstate New York Catholic parishes over several years.

New Yorker Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Delivery Workers

Mauricio Sevilla scammed thousands from food delivery workers with false promises of a new app investment opportunity.

New York Man Convicted in $46.7M Insurance Fraud Seeks Restitution Reduction

Appeals court judges appear skeptical of fraudster's argument to lower restitution amount

Criminal Gangs Target Green Energy Projects in 'New Gold Rush'

Theft, graft, and security gaps threaten to distort the renewable energy transition.