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Paxton’s Dubai New Year’s Eve with Indicted Fraudsters Deepens Texas Senate Crisis
us-politics4 days ago

Paxton’s Dubai New Year’s Eve with Indicted Fraudsters Deepens Texas Senate Crisis

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing new scrutiny after video surfaced showing him celebrating New Year’s Eve 2024 in Dubai with two men later indicted for federal fraud. The footage, obtained by The Wall Street Journal and confirmed by The New York Times, shows Paxton alongside Anosh Ahmed and Sameer Suhail, who were charged in Illinois with embezzling over $15 million from a Chicago hospital. Ahmed donated at least $190,000 to Paxton’s campaigns, including a $25,000 gift days after his indictment. The controversy intensifies a tight U.S. Senate race where Democratic challenger James Talarico currently leads in polls.

via The New York Times|
#federal-fraud#james-talarico#ken-paxton
Federal Crackdown: LA Homeless Nonprofit Leaders Arrested for Millions in Fraud
crime-and-public-safety1 month ago

Federal Crackdown: LA Homeless Nonprofit Leaders Arrested for Millions in Fraud

Federal authorities arrested two employees of Los Angeles-area homelessness nonprofits on Wednesday, alleging they misappropriated millions in public funds for personal luxuries. Michael Young, founder of Home At Last, faces charges for embezzling over $7.5 million to finance a nightclub and vacations, while Lakiya Malone is accused of taking $180,000 in bribes for falsifying client records. A third suspect, Donye Mitchell, remains at large. The arrests are part of a broader federal initiative to investigate fraud in blue-state social programs.

via The Guardian|
#crime-and-public-safety#doj#federal-fraud
Federal Crackdown Targets L.A. Homeless Nonprofits for Millions in Fraud
crime-and-courts1 month ago

Federal Crackdown Targets L.A. Homeless Nonprofits for Millions in Fraud

Federal authorities arrested two individuals and charged a third in a major crackdown on fraud within Los Angeles homeless services. Michael Young, founder of the nonprofit Home At Last, faces wire fraud charges for allegedly misappropriating over $7.5 million in taxpayer funds to finance a nightclub, luxury vacations, and vintage car restorations. Lakiya Malone, an employee of Special Service for Groups, was arrested for accepting over $180,000 in bribes to enroll 'ghost participants' in housing programs. A third defendant, Donye Mitchell, remains at large after allegedly diverting $1.2 million in grant money for personal expenses. The Justice Department described the actions as a brazen exploitation of vulnerable populations, while HUD officials criticized the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority for failing to prevent such waste.

via Los Angeles Times|
#crime-and-courts#fbi#federal-fraud
Federal Suit Alleges Portland Bar Owner Swindled $350K in COVID Funds for Closed Eugene Venue
legal1 month ago

Federal Suit Alleges Portland Bar Owner Swindled $350K in COVID Funds for Closed Eugene Venue

Federal prosecutors have sued Ramzy Hattar, owner of Portland’s River Pig Saloon, alleging he fraudulently obtained nearly $350,000 in pandemic relief funds for Taylor’s Bar & Grill in Eugene, a venue that had permanently closed weeks before the loans were requested. The lawsuit claims Hattar falsely certified the closed bar had active employees and listed the Portland address of his other business as the location for the defunct Eugene venue. If found liable under the False Claims Act, Hattar could face damages exceeding $1 million.

via KPTV|
#federal-fraud#legal#oregon-business
Aliso Viejo Woman Indicted for Embezzling $411K from High School Football Booster Club
crime1 month ago

Aliso Viejo Woman Indicted for Embezzling $411K from High School Football Booster Club

Julie Hanway Molina, 56, was arrested in Aliso Viejo on September 10, 2026, facing federal charges for stealing $411,761 from the Wolverine Football Club, a booster organization for Aliso Niguel High School. Prosecutors allege she diverted funds between 2023 and November 2025 to pay personal debts, including her mortgage and credit card bills, while concealing the theft with falsified financial reports. Molina faces four counts of wire fraud, each carrying a potential 20-year prison sentence. The Capistrano Unified School District confirmed she was not a district employee, and the booster club stated it is cooperating with law enforcement.

via Los Angeles Times|
#aliso-viejo#crime#embezzlement
Fake 49ers star Daejon Love charged in $1.3M dating scam
crime1 month ago

Fake 49ers star Daejon Love charged in $1.3M dating scam

Federal authorities have charged 35-year-old Daejon Love and 18-year-old Taylor Chan with defrauding at least 26 women of approximately $1.3 million through a multi-year online romance and investment scam. Love allegedly posed as a San Francisco 49ers player or wealthy investor, while Chan acted as his financial advisor. The scheme, which ran from 2022 to August 2026, involved fake investment gains and three-way video calls to build trust. While academic research highlights the structured nature of such scams, local media commentary has sparked debate over victim responsibility.

via The Conversation|
#crime#daejon-love#federal-fraud
Phoebe Gates Linked to Cookie-Stuffing Allegations Behind Phia Startup
business2 months ago

Phoebe Gates Linked to Cookie-Stuffing Allegations Behind Phia Startup

Phoebe Gates, co-founder of the Phia shopping‑assist startup, is accused of “cookie stuffing” to inflate affiliate credits, a practice Bloomberg says was known for months and was disabled in July. If treated as federal wire fraud, the conduct could carry up to 20 years in prison. Phia says misattribution features were removed, is issuing reversals, and tightening compliance, while backers and Gates emphasize efforts to fix the issue and continue offering services.

via New York Post|
#bill-gates#business#cookie-stuffing
U.S. Targets Kenyan Properties in Multi-Billion Dollar Fraud Scandal
corruption9 months ago

U.S. Targets Kenyan Properties in Multi-Billion Dollar Fraud Scandal

Federal prosecutors allege that Gandi Abdi Kediye used a company to launder nearly $1 million in federal child nutrition funds and owns properties that operate as taxpayer-funded group homes in the Twin Cities, with his family involved in managing some of these homes. Despite his indictment for involvement in a large-scale food fraud scheme, the group homes continue to operate and receive millions in state funding, raising concerns about oversight and potential connections to the fraud scheme.

via MPR News|
#corruption#federal-fraud#feeding-our-future