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Ridgewood NJ, a former Ridgewood Library IT department head admitted his role in embezzling approximately $3.2 million from a New Jersey couple, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.
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Glen Rock NJ, local authorities are investigating a growing number of mail thefts from public mailboxes in Glen Rock and surrounding towns, with reports of stolen checks being altered and fraudulently cashed.
Continue reading Glen Rock Mailbox Thefts on the Rise: Residents Report Stolen Checks and Fraud
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Glen Rock NJ, mail theft and check fraud are on the rise in Glen Rock and surrounding communities, with more residents reporting stolen mail and altered checks. Law enforcement, including federal agents from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, is actively investigating the incidents.
Continue reading Police Investigate Rising Mail Theft and Check Fraud in Glen Rock and Nearby Towns
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Glen Rock NJ, if you’ve recently mailed a check from a public mailbox in the Glen Rock area, you may want to monitor your bank account closely.
Continue reading Check Fraud on the Rise in Glen Rock: What You Need to Know
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Hawthorne NJ, a Passaic County, New Jersey, man was arrested today in connection with his role in embezzling approximately $2.9 million from an elderly couple, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
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Newark NJ, a Chicago man was arrested today and charged in an investment fraud scheme that defrauded victims of over $2 million, a U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Continue reading Former Commodities Trader Charged with Multimillion-Dollar Investment Ponzi Scheme
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Red Bank NJ, a Monmouth County, man was sentenced to 63 months in prison for committing securities fraud to obtain over $2.8 million from victim investors, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
Continue reading Monmouth County Man Gets 63 Months for $2.8 Million Securities Fraud Scheme
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Whippany NJ, a Morris County, New Jersey, man was arrested for distributing and possessing videos of child sexual abuse, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
Continue reading Morris County Man Charged with Distribution and Possession of Child Porn
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River Edge NJ, a Bergen County, woman was sentenced today to 27 months in prison for participating in a multi-year embezzlement scheme and subscribing to a false personal income tax return, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
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Tenafly NJ, a Tenafly, man had previously admitted filing 18 fraudulent tax returns in victims’ names to obtain tax refunds to which he was not entitled.
Continue reading Tenafly Man Sentenced to 24 Months in Prison for Filing Phony Tax Returns
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Newark NJ, Four individuals have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and related crimes, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced today.
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East Orange NJ, an Essex County, New Jersey, man today admitted conspiring to defraud two banks of more than $250,000 using stolen credit cards and blank checks, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.
