Former Treasurer Of Perry County Agricultural Society Sentenced To 21 Months In Federal Prison For Fraud
In federal court in Benton, IL, Billy E. Harris, 49, the former treasurer of the Perry County Agricultural Society (“PCAS”), was …
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Springfield Woman Indicted on Charges of Fraud Related to Small Business Administration COVID-19 Disaster Loan Program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A grand jury today returned an indictment that charges a Springfield, Ill., woman, Amber L. Bolen, 41, …
Former City of Rochelle Employee Charged with Wire Fraud
A former employee of the City of Rochelle is facing the law as he is today charged with fraudulently obtaining …
IT Consulting Firm CFO Charged with Embezzlement
A former Chief Financial Officer of a suburban IT consulting firm is charged with federal fraud charges. He is alleged …
“Pump and Dump” Stock Fraud Scheme Indictment
A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted a former executive of a Silicon Valley video streaming service. He is …
Suburban Chicago Businessman Charged with COVID-Relief Fraud
A suburban Chicago businessman has been indicted on federal fraud charges for allegedly fraudulently obtaining more than $420,000 in small …
Former Office Manager of Suburban Construction Company Charged With Fraud for Allegedly Embezzling More Than $2.3 Million in Company Funds
CHICAGO — The former office manager of a southwest suburban construction company has been charged with fraud for allegedly embezzling …
Fraud charges filed against suburban Chicago businessman involved in swindling hospitals
Dennis W. Haggerty, the president of At Diagnostic Inc., has been charged with one count of wire fraud in the …
Massac County EMA’s former assistant director faces federal fraud charges
Christopher Thompson, a 29-year-old Kentucky man, has been charged with mail and wire fraud. He is the former assistant director …
Four Charged in Cell Phone Scam
An East St. Louis grand jury returned a five-count indictment against four St. Clair County residents as they are facing …
Fraud Charges Indictment for North Suburban Financial Adviser
Federal fraud charges indictment for a north suburban financial adviser for allegedly swindling clients who had sought her assistance in …
Health Care Fraud Results in Prison Sentencing for Metro East Dentist
Defrauding Illinois Medicaid out of hundreds of thousands of dollars over a period of several years’ lands a St. Louis-area …
$2 Million Fraud Charges for Former Kankakee Wastewater Utilities’ Official
An indictment has been returned by a federal grand jury that charges 73-year old Richard G. Simms currently of Marietta, …
IDES investigates fraud scheme that impacted each state’s PUA programs
A widespread fraud scheme has been uncovered by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). The IDES officials are investigating …
Online Romance Fraud Charges for Three Chicago-Area Residents
A variety of cyber-enabled fraud conspiracies have been identified by an undercover federal law enforcement investigation. The conspiracies were allegedly …
Nearly Six Years Imprisonment for Former Chicago Police Officer
A former Chicago Police Officer has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining search warrants …
Court sentences six Rockford residents on federal fraud charges
Matthew F. Kennelly, a US district judge, sentenced six Rockford residents on Monday in federal court on the charges of …
Nigerian Facing Cyber Fraud Charges in Chicago
United Arab Emirates has expelled a Nigerian national that allegedly orchestrated an international cyber fraud scheme targeting several U.S.-based companies. …
COVID-Relief Fraud Charges for Suburban Chicago Businessman
The owner and operator of numerous information technology companies in the Chicago area have been charged for COVID-Relief Fraud. The …
Fraud Charges Indictment for Rochester Man
Chase Brown of the 1000 block of Heathrow Lane, Rochester, Ill., has been indicted by a federal grand jury on …
Fraud Scheme Indictment of Former Illinois Secretary of State Department of Vehicle Services Administrator, Supervisor
Candace Faye Wanzo, 57, of Centralia, Ill. has been charged by a federal grand jury. The returned indictment charged Wanzo …
15 count indictment filed against Chicago non-profit organization’s head for fraudulent grants
Yesse Yehudah, a 71-year-old man, the head of Fulfilling Our Responsibilities Unto Mankind (FORUM), a non-profit organization, has been indicted …
Amy Grant: Beware of coronavirus scams
State Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) has warned Illinoisans of coronavirus scams that have risen as the government has announced programs …
US Attorney Milhiser requests public to report fraud cases related to COVID-19 pandemic
John C. Milhiser, the US attorney for the Central District of Illinois, urged the public to stay alert during the …
US Attorney Lausch appoints federal prosecutor to lead fight against fraud related to COVID-19
John R. Lausch, Jr., the US attorney for the Northern District of Illinois announced the appointment of Tyler Murry, an …
Charges of falsely claiming breast cancer filed against Highland woman
Sarah A. Delashmit, a 35-year-old Highland woman, has been indicted by a grand federal jury. The jury returned an eight-count …
False tax return charges filed against Riverton man
Jason Hines, a 47-year old Riverton man, has been indicted by a federal jury on the charges of preparing false …