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Understanding Federal Fraud Charges

May 8, 2023March 24, 2023palmbeachfederaldefense

Being charged with federal fraud is an intimidating experience. It’s important to have an understanding of the various types of fraud that can be committed at a federal level, the purpose of these laws, and how they are enforced. In this blog
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Caretaker Convicted of Defrauding Seniors

June 5, 2022March 31, 2023palmbeachfederaldefense

Last week in federal district court in Fort Pierce, a South Florida caretaker admitted that she committed bank fraud and aggravated identity theft when she used the private financial information of two seniors in her care to steal the couple’s money. The
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S. Fla. Women get Jail for Fraud

September 23, 2021March 31, 2023palmbeachfederaldefense

Two south Florida women were sentenced yesterday for their roles in a conspiracy to fraudulently obtain credit cards that they and other individuals used to purchase over $100,000 of personal cosmetic medical services. The women were sentenced to terms of imprisonment of
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South Florida Man Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Loan Fraud

September 7, 2021March 31, 2023palmbeachfederaldefense

A 58 year-old man pled guilty on August 31, 2021 in Miami federal court to a felony Information charging him with wire fraud in connection with his fraudulent application to the U.S. Small Business Administration for a low-interest COVID-19 relief loan. According
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Feds Crack Down on PPP Loan Fraud Schemes

August 7, 2020March 31, 2023palmbeachfederaldefense

As another coronavirus relief package stalls in Congress, the federal government is cracking down on borrowers who obtained fraudulent loan proceeds from the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), established as part of the original Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“the
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Movie producers and former banker face federal fraud charges

September 13, 2019March 31, 2023palmbeachfederaldefense

Prosecutors charged a South Florida movie producer, his business partner and a former Wells Fargo banker with wire fraud and money laundering over a multimillion-dollar investment scheme. The three men allegedly defrauded investors by promising attractive returns from planned movies, theater shows
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Federal Trial of Palm Beach Developer, Wife and Real Estate Lawyer Delayed

November 13, 2018March 31, 2023palmbeachfederaldefense

A federal judge delayed the criminal trial of Palm House developer Robert Matthews, his wife and a real estate attorney until next summer.  All three defendants, who are free on bond, face charges related to the unfinished Palm House hotel-condominium project in
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Former Vero Beach Attorney Sentenced for Mortgage Fraud Scheme

September 20, 2018March 31, 2023palmbeachfederaldefense

Eric Granitur, a former Vero Beach real estate and probate attorney, was sentenced yesterday in the Southern District of Florida (West Palm Beach Division) to twelve months and a day in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release.

Card Skimming Frauds Originate in South Florida, Spread to other States

September 20, 2018March 31, 2023palmbeachfederaldefense

Credit card skimming is rapidly on the rise across the state of Florida, and South Florida is being called “ground zero” for skimming frauds. According to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, inspectors found 169 skimmers in 2015, 219 skimmers
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Miami Man Gets 33 Months in Fed. Prison for Card Skimming Fraud

September 20, 2018March 31, 2023palmbeachfederaldefense

Credit card skimming is rapidly on the rise across the state of Florida, and South Florida is being called “ground zero” for skimming frauds. According to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, inspectors found 169 skimmers in 2015, 219 skimmers
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