Financial Crime

Apr. 18, 2026

Facebook to Remove Imposter Accounts Tied to Immigration Scams

Manhattan DA's office says Meta has agreed to take action after repeated requests were declined.

Apr. 18, 2026

Facebook to Remove Imposter Accounts Tied to Immigration Scams

Manhattan DA's office says Meta has pledged to take action after repeated requests to remove false profiles were declined.

Apr. 17, 2026

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.

Apr. 17, 2026

Buffalo Club admits to PPP fraud

Private club agrees to pay $1.5 million to resolve allegations of improperly obtaining COVID-19 relief funds.

Apr. 17, 2026

Amityville Man Charged with $1.7M Treasury Check Theft

Authorities say Marc Lindor illegally obtained and deposited a COVID-19 relief check intended for a Brooklyn home care agency.

Apr. 17, 2026

New York Man Accused of Credit Card Fraud Against Florida Woman

Qianlang Gan faces deportation after alleged crimes against Palm Coast resident

Apr. 17, 2026

Former NBA Player Damon Jones Expected to Plead Guilty in Gambling Sweep

Jones charged with wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies related to rigged poker games and leaking player injury information to bettors

Apr. 16, 2026

Financial advisor charged with stealing millions from NYC church

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

Apr. 16, 2026

SantaCON NYC Holiday Party Accused of Being a Multi-Million Dollar Scam

Authorities claim the event's organizer pocketed a large chunk of the $2.7 million raised for charity.

Apr. 16, 2026

Two Nassau County Gang Members Convicted in COVID Relief Fraud Scheme

Akeem Chambers and Jonathan Vazquez plotted to steal hundreds of thousands in pandemic aid funds.

Apr. 16, 2026

SantaCon Organizer Charged with Wire Fraud

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

Apr. 16, 2026

FBI Investigating SantaCon Organizer for Alleged Charity Fraud

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

Apr. 16, 2026

Bellmore Attorney Sentenced for Misusing Client Funds

Prosecutors say the ex-Melville lawyer must repay the stolen funds and surrender his law license.

Apr. 16, 2026

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.

Apr. 16, 2026

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.

Apr. 15, 2026

SantaCon Leader Accused of Stealing Charity Funds

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

Apr. 15, 2026

Former Church Business Manager Admits to $82K Theft

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

Apr. 15, 2026

Two Arrested in Larchmont Phone Scam Targeting Elderly Resident

Suspects allegedly tried to defraud 75-year-old victim of $25,000 in cash

Apr. 15, 2026

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.

Apr. 15, 2026

Two Arrested in $25K 'Money Mule' Elder Fraud Scheme in Larchmont

An alert neighbor contacted police when a scammer convinced the 75-year-old victim to hand cash to a 'bank representative' at her home.