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health1 day ago•3 min saved

Long Island nurse fined $544k for $1.5M fake COVID vaccine-card scheme

A former Amityville nurse, Julie DeVuono, ran a large-scale scheme selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards for 162 families, earning about $1.5 million; she pleaded guilty to forgery and money laundering and was hit with a record $544,000 civil penalty by the New York State Department of Health, plus forfeiture of $1.2 million, 840 hours of community service, and five years of probation after laundering $236,980 to pay a mortgage.

via New York Post|

#fake-vaccine-cards #forgery #health

politics5 days ago•6 min saved

Farage ally George Cottrell under scrutiny for unreported support

The Sunday Times reports that Nigel Farage’s long‑time ally, aristocrat George Cottrell, provided security and social‑media support to Farage before his election, prompting questions about whether those benefits needed registering; Reform UK says no rules were broken since the help was private prior to Farage’s return to Parliament. Cottrell, a controversial figure with a US money‑laundering conviction and later crypto/finance ties, has been described as the “Farage whisperer” and has been linked to fundraising, social media management, and a high‑cost private residence used during Farage’s campaigns. The piece also notes Farage’s £5m gift from Christopher Harborne, which is under Parliamentary Standards Commissioner review, with Reform defending Farage against any misconduct. The report highlights ongoing scrutiny of Farage’s network and the line between personal support and political obligations.

via BBC|

#george-cottrell #money-laundering #nigel-farage

crime11 days ago•14 min saved

Ex-Director Carl Rinsch Receives 30-Month Prison Term in Netflix Fraud Case

Director Carl Erik Rinsch was sentenced to 30 months in prison after being convicted of defrauding Netflix of about $11 million. Netflix had funded a $55 million sci‑fi project, Conquest (formerly White Horse), that produced no episodes; prosecutors say Rinsch used the funds for stock market and cryptocurrency bets and to buy luxury items, including Rolls‑Royces and a Ferrari. He cited health issues, but the judge said deceit persisted and emphasized deterrence against fraud.

via Rolling Stone|

#carl-rinsch #crime #fraud

entertainment11 days ago•16 min saved

Director Carl Rinsch Hit with 30-Month Prison Sentence in Netflix Fraud Case

Carl Rinsch, director of 47 Ronin, was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for defrauding Netflix of about $11 million through wire fraud and money laundering, including using funds for risky securities trades and then suing Netflix for more money to finish the show; the court noted an untreated mental health condition and potential influence of improper medication, and he was ordered to pay $11 million restitution and three years of supervised release.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#carl-rinsch #entertainment #fraud

entertainment11 days ago•18 min saved

Director Carl Rinsch Sentenced to Two-and-a-Half Years in Netflix Fraud Case

Director Carl Rinsch, known for 47 Ronin, was sentenced in federal court to 30 months in prison for wire fraud and money laundering tied to defrauding Netflix of about $11 million during the production of the never-completed sci-fi series White Horse (Conquest); the judge cited his mental-health issues and letters from Reeves and others, and ordered roughly $11 million in restitution, outpatient mental-health treatment, and drug abstinence, with Rinsch to surrender on Sept. 1.

via Variety|

#carl-rinsch #entertainment #keanu-reeves

business11 days ago•2 min saved

Hollywood director jailed for $11 million Netflix fraud

Hollywood director Carl Rinsch was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for defrauding Netflix of about $11 million intended to finish an unfinished sci‑fi series, diverting funds to a personal account, investing in cryptocurrency, and buying luxury items; Netflix had allocated roughly $55 million for the project. He faces three years of supervised release, $11 million in forfeitures and a $700 fine, and apologized in court.

via BBC|

#business #carl-rinsch #fraud

crime11 days ago•4 min saved

Indictment Alleges Bribery and Inside-Betting Scheme Tied to NBA Games

A Brooklyn federal indictment charges six individuals, including former NBA players Malik Beasley and Edward Davis and a current NBA player agent, with wire fraud conspiracy, bribery in sporting contests, honest services wire fraud conspiracy, and money laundering conspiracy for a scheme to fix Beasley’s performance and use non-public information to place fraudulent bets, detailing three games (Jan 26, Feb 27, and Mar 10, 2024) and alleging hundreds of thousands of dollars in wagers; if convicted, defendants face up to 20 years on wire fraud and money laundering counts and up to 5 years on bribery.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|

#bribery #crime #money-laundering

world17 days ago•4 min saved

U.S. Seizes Cloud Backbone of Huione Group Linked to Crypto Fraud Laundering

U.S. authorities seized a cloud computing account used by subsidiaries of the Cambodia-based Huione Group, which prosecutors allege underpins Huione Guarantee/Haowang Guarantee and facilitates moving and laundering proceeds from cryptocurrency frauds and other cybercrimes, including through Telegram channels and escrow services. FinCEN had previously designated Huione Group a primary money-laundering concern, with related actions expanding to H-Pay Service PLC; the case is being prosecuted in the Northern District of California as part of Operation Riptide, with FBI and IRS-CI involvement, marking another step in federal efforts to disrupt cybercrime and protect Americans from fraud.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|

#cryptocurrency #department-of-justice #fbi

local1 month ago•25 min saved

Bellevue man pleads not guilty in Lakemont mansion trafficking case

Bellevue resident Nikita Tyukalo pleaded not guilty to four counts of human trafficking, plus one count of money laundering and one count of leading organized crime, linked to an alleged adult-content operation run from a Lakemont mansion. The charges stem from a months-long investigation after neighbors reported activity at the SE 44th Place residence, where events drew hundreds of attendees including minors; Tyukalo remains jailed on a $5 million bail with restrictions on contact with witnesses and online activity.

via KOMO|

#bellevue #human-trafficking #lakemont

world1 month ago•38 min saved

Calif. CEO Accused of Secretly Aiding Iran’s Nuclear Efforts, DOJ Claims

The DOJ alleges a California-based CEO used a network of covert entities and offshore accounts to secretly support Iran’s nuclear program, including illicit shipments and payments, while residing in a $35 million California mansion; he faces sanctions-evasion and money-laundering charges, illustrating ongoing enforcement against Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

via Forbes|

#doj #iran #money-laundering

business1 month ago•2 min saved

Google Engineer Charged With Insider Trading Over $1.2M Polymarket Bet

A Google software engineer, Michele Spagnulo, allegedly used nonpublic internal Google search data to place bets on Polymarket that earned about $1.2 million, tied to a prediction about d4vd being Google's top-searched person of 2025; he’s charged with commodities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering and has been placed on leave as the case proceeds.

via Stereogum|

#business #commodities-fraud #google

business1 month ago•3 min saved

Google insider-boosted bets on Polymarket net $1.2M, prosecutors say

A Google software engineer, Michele Spagnulo, 36, is charged with using confidential Google data to place Polymarket bets, earning over $1.2 million by predicting that D4vd would be Google’s top search of 2025. He faces counts of commodities fraud, wire fraud and money laundering and allegedly tried to conceal the proceeds. Google says it is cooperating and has placed him on leave; Polymarket says it cooperates with regulators.

via NBC News|

#business #confidential-information #google

crime1 month ago•1 min saved

Two Minnesota Clinic Owners Charged in $21 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme

Two Minnesota residents, Shamso Ahmed Hassan and Hanaan Mursal Yusuf, were arrested on conspiracy to commit health care fraud, eight counts of health care fraud, and two counts of money laundering after allegedly steering about $21.1 million from Medicaid through Smart Therapy Center LLC and Star Autism Center LLC between May 2020 and December 2024; the arrests were led by FBI with Homeland Security Investigations, and the suspects remain in federal custody.

via Homeland Security (.gov)|

#crime #federal-charges #health-care-fraud

world1 month ago•40 min saved

Ukraine probes Zelenskyy’s former top aide in money‑laundering case

Ukraine officials say Zelenskyy’s former chief of staff is a suspect in a money‑laundering probe. The authorities have not publicly named the person or announced charges, and the investigation appears ongoing. Zelenskyy's office emphasized due process and the presumption of innocence, as the case unfolds and draws attention to potential corruption at high levels.

via Yahoo|

#corruption #investigation #money-laundering

world-news2 months ago•17 min saved

Ukraine Names Yermak as Suspect in Money-Laundering Probe

Ukraine officials say Zelenskyy’s former chief of staff Andriy Yermak has been named a suspect in a money-laundering investigation; the probe is ongoing and no charges have been announced yet.

via AP News|

#andriy-yermak #investigation #money-laundering