Archive for the ‘Fraud’ Category

Nephew of Tax Fraud Suspect Is First to Plead Guilty in Scheme

Friday, May 2nd, 2008

A nephew of the woman accused of orchestrating a massive embezzlement scheme at the D.C. tax office became the first defendant yesterday to admit criminal wrongdoing in the fraud case, pleading guilty in federal court in Maryland to money laundering and receiving stolen property.

Via: washingtonpost.com - Washington D.C. Area Crime News

Three Md. Women Indicted for Tax Fraud

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

BALTIMORE (AP) — Three Maryland women, including two from the Washington area, have been indicted for allegedly filing fraudulent tax returns on behalf of state prison inmates and stealing about $365,000.

Via: washingtonpost.com - Washington D.C. Area Crime News

Trial Set in Loudoun Election Fraud Case

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

Forget, at least for now, about any courtroom showdown between Virginia state Sen. Jill Holtzman Vogel and the man she defeated in last summer’s Republican primary, Mark D. Tate.

Via: washingtonpost.com - Washington D.C. Area Crime News

Ex-Candidate Seeks Subpoena of Leaders in Fraud Case

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

A bruising courtroom battle involving local Republican leaders could be looming in Loudoun County, where a former GOP state Senate candidate who faces election fraud charges is alleging that his opponents within the party launched the criminal investigation to derail his campaign.

Via: washingtonpost.com - Washington D.C. Area Crime News

Tate Seeks Subpoenas of GOP Leaders in Election Fraud Case

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

A bruising courtroom battle involving local Republican leaders could be looming in Loudoun County, where a former GOP state Senate candidate who faces election fraud charges is alleging that his opponents within the party launched the criminal investigation to derail his campaign.

Via: washingtonpost.com - Washington D.C. Area Crime News

NYC Seizes Designer Fakes Valued at More Than $1M

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

Counterfeit Gucci, Prada and Fendi products were among those seized in a bust Tuesday in New York’s Chinatown

Via: FOXNews.com