Tag: scheme
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Construction exec torched his truck with ‘HIDEIT’ plates in elaborate scheme to fake death: lawsuit
Texas Construction Executive Accused of Faking Own Death in Multi-Million Dollar Scheme A Texas construction executive stands accused of orchestrating an audacious plan to feign his own death after defrauding investors out of millions of dollars, enabling him to bask in a life of opulence. This intricate deception is at the center of a $1…
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True-crime writer helped Tinder murderer in prison scheme: report
Author Charged with Extortion in Bizarre Prison Plot Involving Death Row Inmate A startling twist in the case of a Nebraska death row inmate convicted of a gruesome murder has emerged. Samantha Al-Rekabi, a true-crime author researching a 2017 murder, now faces felony theft by extortion charges in connection with her alleged involvement in a…
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3 former Columbus Zoo execs indicted in $2.2M corruption scheme following audit revealing improper spending
Three former Columbus Zoo and Aquarium executives engaged in a pattern of corrupt activity that cost the facility more than $2.2 million, according to an indictment. Tom Stalf, who was the zoo’s president and chief executive officer; ex-Chief Financial Officer Gregory Bell and Peter Fingerhut, its former marketing director “extorted, conspired, bribed and stole” while…
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Baltimore school police officer charged with $215K overtime fraud scheme
Baltimore School Police Officer Arrested for $215,000 Overtime Pay Fraud A Baltimore school police officer and veteran high school football coach found himself in handcuffs on Friday, facing charges of fraudulently pocketing more than $215,000 in overtime pay, as revealed by federal law enforcement authorities. Background and Indictment Lawrence Smith, aged 49, has been with…
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Operations manager at Las Vegas Strip resort accused of stealing $773K in money laundering scheme
Hotel Manager Accused of Stealing Over $773,000 from Las Vegas Resort In a surprising turn of events, a hotel operations manager at a prominent Las Vegas Strip resort finds himself facing a slew of serious charges. Brandon Rashaad Johnson, 38, hailing from Las Vegas, Nevada, was taken into custody on September 1, under the weight…
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Massachusetts man arrested in $1M bank fraud scheme involving more than 100 counterfeit checks
Drunk Driver Dials 911 on Himself – Listen to the Shocking Call! In a bizarre turn of events, a driver under the influence of alcohol in Lincoln, Nebraska, dialed 911 to report what he believed were law-abiding drivers. Little did he know, he was the one in the wrong. Body camera footage captured the moment…
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3 Arrested Near Philadelphia for ‘Ghost Gun’ Trafficking Scheme
Philadelphia Man and Friends Face Charges for “Ghost Guns” and Silencers Scheme A man from the Philadelphia area, along with two of his friends, has been charged with assembling and trafficking illegal “ghost guns” and silencers, according to authorities. The case involves Tony Phan Ho, 32, Ritha “Kay” Ngoy, 36, and Michael Phan Nguyen, 32,…