Twenty-Eight Charged in Coordinated Mortgage Fraud Takedown in New Jersey
Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:23:46 -0500
Twenty-eight individuals were charged in Newark, New Jersey with participating in various mortgage fraud scams that collectively sought to defraud lenders out of more than $5.5 million and involved more than 17 New Jersey properties.
Mortgage Lending Exec Indicted in $1.9 Billion Scheme That Led to Failure of Bank
Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:24:57 -0500
Lee Bentley Farkas, the former chairman of a private mortgage lending company, Taylor, Bean and Whitaker (TBW), was arrested and charged in a 16-count indictment for his alleged role in a more than $1.9 billion fraud scheme that contributed to the failures of Colonial Bank, one of the 50 largest banks in the United States in 2009, and TBW, one of the largest privately held mortgage lending companies in the United States in 2009.
New Jersey Woman Charged in $45 Million Real Estate Investment Ponzi Scheme
Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:30:29 -0500
Antoinette Hodgson, of Montclair, New Jersey, was indicted in Manhattan federal court on charges that she orchestrated a $45 million real estate Ponzi scheme that fraudulently solicited investments from over 20 New York and New Jersey investors.
Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty to Racially Motivated Church Arson
Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:51:51 -0500
Benjamin Haskell, of Springfield, Massachusetts, pled guilty to two crimes related to the burning of the Macedonia Church of God in Christ, a predominantly African-American church, in Springfield on the morning after President Barack Obama was elected as the first African-American president of the United States.
Former Massachusetts Pastor Charged with Child Pornography Offenses
Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:19:37 -0500
Simeon P. Stefanidakis, a former Brookline, Massachusetts man who served at the First Spiritual Temple as a minister, teacher, counselor, and "medium," was indicted on four counts of transportation of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography.
Massachusetts Talk Radio Financial Advisor Sentenced for $4 Million Fraud
Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:21:48 -0500
Gregg T. Rennie, a Quincy, Massachusetts financial advisor who hosted the "Your Money" radio talk show, was sentenced to seven years in prison for stealing almost $4 million from clients, listeners to his radio program, and friends.
Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Role in $17 Million Bank Fraud
Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:34:30 -0500
Sissaye Gezachew, of Springfield, Virginia, pled guilty to using his position an assistant vice president-senior credit analyst at United Bank to assist Osama El-Atari, who stole more than $17 million from the financial institution through fraudulent loans from 2007 until 2009.
Mortgage Company Owner, Employees, Customers Indicted in Massive Scam
Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:42:47 -0500
The owner of an Elk Grove, California mortgage company, as well as some the company's employees and customers, were indicted for their roles in a massive mortgage fraud scam that has resulted in a loss to lenders of more than $5.5 million.
Major Methamphetamine Dealer Sentenced in California
Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:46:37 -0500
Osbaldo Sarabia, of Salida, California, was sentenced to 17.5 years in federal prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking.
Three California Residents Charged in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:49:39 -0500
Eric Ray Hernandez, Monica Marie Hernandez, and Evelyn Brigget Sanchez, all of Bakersfield, California, were charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud, wire fraud, and bank fraud, and with 15 counts of mail fraud, relating to their alleged operation of a scheme to defraud mortgage lending institutions.
Florida Woman Charged in Connection with Indiana Mortgage Fraud
Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:55:35 -0500
Amanda Burroughs, of Spring Hill, Florida, was charged in Indianapolis with wire fraud in connection with her role in a mortgage fraud scheme.
Town Clerk-Treasurer Charged in Indiana with Stealing $369,000 in Funds
Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:00:06 -0500
Rebecka A. Fee, the former clerk-treasurer of the Town of Brownstown, Indiana, was charged with bank fraud in connection with a scheme in which she stole more than $369,000 in town funds.
Seven Charged in Michigan in $100 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:07:43 -0500
Seven Michigan residents were charged in connection with an alleged scheme that involved over 500 fraudulent mortgage loans, over 100 straw buyers, and approximately 180 different residential properties in metropolitan Detroit that were used as collateral for the loans, most of which went into default and were foreclosed on. Losses to the lenders resulting from the scheme are expected to exceed $100 million.
Five Plead Guilty in Oregon in $19 Million Bank Fraud Scheme
Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:12:38 -0500
Five defendants, including a mortgage broker, building inspector, and escrow officer pled guilty to a variety of mortgage and loan fraud charges arising out of the collapse of Desert Sun Development (DSD), a company previously headquartered in Bend, Oregon.According to the indictments, DSD principals and other defendants caused financial institutions to lose more than $19 million.
Connecticut Man Sentenced for Role in Drug Trafficking Organization
Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:15:03 -0500
Michael Robinson, of Danielson, Connecticut, was sentenced to 42 months in prison after pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine.
Georgia Financial Advisor Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $400,000 from Client
Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:16:31 -0500
Alvin Charles Ramsey, a financial advisor from Martinez, Georgia pled guilty to defrauding a client out of more than $400,000.
Former Pro Football Player Sentenced in Georgia for $3.6 Million Mortgage Fraud
Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:17:36 -0500
Former NFL football star Arthur Marshall, of Augusta, Georgia, was sentenced to 69 months in prison and five years of supervised release for his mortgage fraud convictions. Marshall was also ordered to pay more than $3.6 million restitution to his victims.
Former Soldiers Sentenced in North Carolina for Armed Robberies
Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:19:50 -0500
Former soldiers Douglas T. Roberts and Derrick R. Holston, Jr. were sentenced to 147 months and 122 months in prison, respectively, for their roles in two Fort Bragg, North Carolina armed robberies.
Illinois Woman Indicted for Bank Robbery
Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:22:18 -0500
Silk P. Lumpkins, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, was indicted on a federal bank robbery charge for the May 26, 2010 bank robbery of Chase Bank branch in Cary, Illinois.
Virginia Man Sentenced in Scheme to Defraud Companies of Over $1 Million
Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:23:54 -0500
Rodney A. Mathis, of Stafford, Virginia, was sentenced in Greenbelt, Maryland to 27 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for wire fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud accounts receivables finance companies, known as factoring companies, of more than $1 million.
Minnesota Man Indicted for Bank Robbery
Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:25:27 -0500
Theron Preston Washington, of Blaine, Minnesota, was indicted for allegedly robbing the Northeast Bank in Coon Rapids on June 8, 2010.
Another Defendant Sentenced in Dallas City Hall Corruption Case
Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:26:50 -0500
Jibreel A. Rashad, aka Vernon Cooks, Jr., was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit extortion related to his role in what has become known as the Dallas City Hall Corruption case. Rashad is presently serving a 135-month federal prison sentence for his conviction as a leader in a mortgage fraud conspiracy.
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