Nation Oct 30 Justice Department investigating fraud allegations against Black Lives Matter leaders, AP sources say By Aaron Morrison, Eric Tucker, Associated Press
Politics Aug 21 Watch 7:56 New York appeals court throws out $500M fraud penalty against Trump A New York appeals court dismissed a $500 million civil fraud penalty against President Trump and his companies for overvaluing their properties in financial statements. The judges upheld the fraud judgment, but said the fine was excessive. Geoff Bennett discussed… By Geoff Bennett, Ian Couzens
World Jul 23 Scammer posing as ambassador ran fake embassy near New Delhi, Indian police say Police recovered multiple doctored photographs showing Jain with world leaders, and fake seals of India’s foreign ministry and nearly three dozen countries, senior police officer Sushil Ghule said. By Rajesh Roy, Associated Press
Politics Apr 25 Ex-US Rep. George Santos sobbed as sentenced to over 7 years in prison for fraud and identity theft Santos admitted he deceived donors and stole the identities of nearly a dozen people to fund his congressional campaign. By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press
Politics Feb 16 Fact-checking Trump and Musk’s claims that they are cutting government ‘fraud and abuse’ Elon Musk and President Donald Trump say they have uncovered massive "fraud" in the federal government. But the projects the White House points to are largely ones that the administration disagrees with ideologically, such as about diversity, equity and inclusion… By Claire Cranford, Amy Sherman, PolitiFact
Jan 17 WATCH: Los Angeles officials warn against insurance fraud in aftermath of destructive fires By Associated Press The Eaton and Palisades fires’ rampage through Los Angeles has killed at least 27 people, destroyed more than 12,000 structures and put more than 80,000 under evacuation orders. The fires are likely to be among the most destructive in California… Continue reading
Jan 04 Watch 8:10 How human trafficking victims are forced to run ‘pig butchering’ investment scams By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson An investment scam called “pig butchering” has cost victims around the world an estimated $75 billion in just the last four years, and it's not just the targets who are being harmed. The imposters on the other end of the… Continue watching
Nov 22 Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s business empire at risk amid U.S. indictment for fraud, bribery By Krutika Pathi, Associated Press Adani, a major power player in India perceived as close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was charged on Wednesday by U.S. prosecutors with securities fraud and conspiracy to commit securities and wire fraud. Continue reading
Nov 20 Billionaire Gautam Adani charged with fraud, hiding bribery scheme from investors By Associated Press An Indian businessman who is one of the world’s richest people has been indicted in the U.S. on charges he duped investors in a massive solar energy project in his home country by concealing that it was facilitated by alleged… Continue reading
Sep 25 6 things to know about Trump’s appeal of his $489 million civil fraud verdict By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press A New York appeals court is set to hear arguments in Donald Trump's fight to overturn a civil fraud judgment that could disrupt his real estate empire and cost him close to a half-billion dollars. Continue reading