Feb 16 Fact-checking Trump and Musk's claims that they are cutting government 'fraud and abuse' By Claire Cranford, Amy Sherman, PolitiFact 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… Continue reading
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
Sep 16 Former NYC fire chiefs arrested in corruption scandal By Jake Offenhartz, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Two former New York City Fire Department chiefs have been arrested on charges that they solicited tens of thousands of dollars in bribes to provide preferential treatment in the department's fire prevention bureau. Continue reading
Aug 13 When George Santos' fraud trial begins next month, the jury will be anonymous By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press A federal judge ruled Tuesday that jurors will have their identities kept secret from the public. Continue reading
Jul 05 Watch 10:00 What Boeing's potential fraud plea deal could mean for the aviation industry By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant The U.S. government is waiting to see if Boeing accepts its deal to plead guilty to criminal fraud in connection with two 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019 that killed 346 people. Amna Nawaz spoke with Zipporah Kuria, whose… Continue watching
Jun 27 WATCH: Garland details nationwide enforcement against $2.7 billion in health care fraud By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Nearly 200 people have been charged in a sweeping nationwide crackdown on health care fraud schemes with false claims topping $2.7 billion, the Justice Department said on Thursday. Continue reading