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PENNSYLVANIA — The Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) has filed charges against 48 individuals suspected of public assistance fraud in October 2023. The defendants allegedly owe the Commonwealth a …
Pennsylvania Files Fraud Charges Against 48 Individuals, Seeks Over $200K in Restitution Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — On Wednesday, November 22, 2023, West Chester Police responded to a distress call from the 100 block of W. Union St., West Chester Borough. A 20-year-old …
UK Contractors Arrested in West Chester for Alleged Sexual Assault and Deceptive Business Practices Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Aramingo Pharmacy, a Philadelphia-based establishment, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to Medicaid fraud. Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the verdict following an investigation that revealed hundreds of thousands …
Philadelphia Pharmacy Pleads Guilty to Medicaid Fraud, Ordered to Pay $874,858 in Restitution Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Three individuals, originally from Jamaica and now lawful permanent residents of the United States, have been found guilty on all charges against them, following a two-week jury …
Three Convicted in Multi-Million Dollar Jamaican Lottery Scam Targeting Elderly Americans, Fourth Defendant Remains at Large Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has issued a warning to customers about the website OneStopBourbons.com. The site falsely identifies its address as 5956 Centre Ave. in Pittsburgh, …
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Issues Warning About Fraudulent Website Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — The North Coventry Township Police Department (NCPD) has issued a felony arrest warrant for 33-year-old Zachary Shaw, currently believed to be homeless and residing in the Pottstown …
North Coventry Police Issue Felony Arrest Warrant for Pottstown Man on Fraud Charges Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on Friday a series of arrests and convictions involving over $800,000 in Medicaid fraud. The actions underscore her commitment to protecting Pennsylvania’s most …
Over $800,000 in Medicaid Fraud Uncovered in Pennsylvania, Multiple Arrests Made Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — Two residents of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of conspiracy and federal program fraud. The five-count indictment …
Clearfield County Residents Indicted on Charges of Conspiracy and Federal Program Fraud Read More
The surge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) scams targeting seniors has become a concerning issue, with fraudsters using increasingly sophisticated methods to defraud their victims. These scams exploit the vulnerabilities of …
AI Scams Targeting Seniors Surge: Senate Committee Examines the Issue Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Aldan, Pennsylvania resident Gloria Byars, 62, and Hampton, Virginia resident Carlton Rembert, 69, were found guilty on Thursday, November 16, 2023, for their roles in a scheme …
Pennsylvania Woman and Virginia Man Convicted in $1M Elderly Fraud Scheme Read More