Category Archives: White Collar Crime
Maryland Lawmaker Charged With Theft, Embezzlement
Maryland residents trust politicians to do the right thing, although that can be hard nowadays. It seems like there’s dirt on just about everyone, with some lawmakers even committing crimes. Maryland residents may be shocked to hear that a long-time politician is facing jail time for theft and embezzlement crimes. Rick Impallaria, a Republican… Read More »
Woman Pleads Guilty To Half-Million-Dollar Embezzlement Scheme
When a person is in charge of an organization or works as a treasurer, they can easily access money. This could lead to a situation where they end up using that money for personal expenses, which is a crime called embezzlement. A Maryland woman recently pled guilty to theft and conspiracy charges after stealing… Read More »
Maryland Man Pleads Guilty To COVID Schemes
Fraud schemes are becoming more common during the age of COVID, with the government offering business loans and stimulus checks to help with finances. People are finding dishonest ways to get a hold of these funds. A Maryland man concocted several schemes beginning in 2018. He recently pled guilty to several crimes and faces… Read More »
Political Committee Treasurer Faces Embezzlement Charges
Many committees and organizations have treasurers. Treasurers are people who are good with money and can help manage financial affairs. They are people who can be trusted with the money. Treasurers often have a lot of responsibility. Their duties do not solely involve counting money. They may also participate in tasks such as selecting… Read More »
Baltimore Man Faces Charges Of Fraud, Identity Theft
Many people engage in fraud in order to get money from others. They may steal identities and get bank account information from individuals and businesses to engage in theft. Many fraud schemes are elaborate in nature, resulting in six-figure losses. A 61-year-old man from Baltimore was indicted on multiple charges on May 10. He… Read More »
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 »