Former U.S. Rep. George Santos Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud, Identity Theft
After an 11-month congressional career built on falsehoods, George Santos pleaded guilty Monday to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
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Retired FBI Agent Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison for Swindling Woman out of More Than $700,000
A retired FBI agent who swindled a woman out of more than $700,000 by convincing her she was on “secret probation” was sentenced to 87 months in prison and three years of probation, the Justice Department announced Tuesday.
Veteran DEA Agents Convicted in Bribery Scheme, Face 20 Years in Prison
A former and current DEA agent were convicted by a jury this week on charges related to a bribery scheme.
Ex-Dallas FBI Agent Convicted of Swindling Woman Out of More Than $700K As Part of ‘Secret Probation’
A jury convicted a retired FBI agent who swindled a woman out of more than $700,000 by convincing her she was on “secret probation,” the Justice Department announced Thursday.
FBI Agent Accused of Conning Woman Out of $800,000 As Part of ‘Secret Probation’
A retired FBI agent accused of conning a woman out of roughly $800,000 by telling her she was on “secret probation” has been charged with multiple crimes.
FBI Arrests Former Top Puerto Rico Officials in Corruption Case
The FBI arrested two former top officials in Puerto Rico for allegedly directing about $15.5 million in federal funding to political connected businesses.
Chicago Alderman Who Pledged to Clean Up Graft Was Indicted on Corruption Charges
Willie Cochran, a Chicago alderman who pledged to clean up corruption, was indicted Wednesday for allegedly stealing tens of thousands of dollars in charitable donations for poor children and seniors.
Former Aide to Pennsylvania Gov. Rendell Pleads Guilty in Pay-to-Play Scheme
A former top aide to Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell pleaded guilty Tuesday in a pay-to-play scheme involving a phony company set up by the FBI.