Category Archives: White Collar Crime
Maryland Man Pleads Guilty To Bank Fraud
Many people try to get ahead financially by engaging in white collar crimes such as fraud. These crimes often involve innocent victims who lose thousands or maybe even millions of dollars. A bank fraud scheme in Maryland resulted in $124,000 being taken from the accounts of Wells Fargo customers. A 35-year-old man from Hyattsville… Read More »
Maryland Man Faces Prison For Conspiracy And Fraud
Reselling products can be a good way to make money. Reselling stolen products, on the other hand, is a good way to get arrested. A Maryland man is finding this out the hard way. The 36-year-old man from Baltimore has just received sentencing for tax fraud and federal conspiracy charges. The man ran a… Read More »
Maryland Man Convicted Of Bank Fraud
Most people want one thing: money, and lots of it. It can be hard to legally obtain a lot of money, especially in this economy. That’s one of the reasons why people engage in illegal schemes such as bank fraud and money laundering. A Maryland man was recently convicted of money laundering by a… Read More »
Maryland Woman Charged With Identity Theft
People from all walks of life—even upstanding professionals—are attracted to money. Many will go to great lengths to get their hands on a large sum of money—even if it’s someone else’s money. This is what a Maryland woman did. She stole $398,000 from a Texas man’s retirement account. The 41-year-old woman from Essex has… Read More »
Maryland Couple Charged With Insurance Fraud Scheme
Money motivates a lot of people. While many use this motivation to engage in legal activities, such as getting a job or selling items on eBay, many instead focus on quick and easy ways to get money. However, many of these methods involve fraud and scams, which are illegal and can result in serious… Read More »
Maryland Man Sentenced To Prison For Money Laundering
Money is attractive to people for many reasons. After all, it can buy goods and services, and nobody wants to be broke. Some people will go to great lengths to defraud others for their benefit, and while they may think they can get away with their crimes, they eventually get caught. A Maryland man… Read More »
2 Men Plead Guilty To Bank, Mail Fraud
We rely on the U.S. Postal Service to receive mail on an almost-daily basis. While many of us trust postal workers and expect that they will deliver mail timely and legally, some workers take advantage of their employment. They perpetuate fraud schemes and swindle innocent victims of money, checks, and other benefits. Two men—one… Read More »
Maryland Man Sentenced To Prison For Identity Theft, Mail Theft
Theft and fraud are illegal, but many people engage in these crimes anyway because a good scheme can net them a lot of money. Many people have stolen hundreds of thousands and even millions of dollars from unsuspecting victims. However, they are eventually caught and prosecuted for their crimes. A Maryland man is facing… Read More »
Maryland Financial Advisor Embezzles $1 Million From Retiree
The right financial advisor can help you with your money goals, while the wrong one can steal your money and identity. This was the case for a retired Maryland man. He lost $1 million after his financial advisor drew checks from his retirement money. The financial advisor has since been suspended by the Financial… Read More »
Maryland Woman Faces Multiple Bank Fraud, Identity Theft Charges
Once people get caught up in the thrill of defrauding money from others, they may not be able to stop. Even when a person has been accused of fraud, they may continue with their fraud schemes, causing them to be arrested for even more criminal charges. This was the case for a Maryland woman… Read More »