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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Francis J. Battista, 39, of Aston, Pennsylvania, was convicted this week on 22 felony charges, including wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and money laundering, for orchestrating a …
COVID Relief Fraudster Stole Millions, Lived Lavishly — Now Faces 316 Years in Prison Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Giuseppina “Josephine” Leone, a 62-year-old resident of North Wales, Pennsylvania, faced the consequences of her fraudulent actions in federal court on Tuesday. United States District Court Judge …
Pandemic Fraud Fallout: North Wales Restaurateur Faces Prison for $972K COVID-19 Scam! Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Giuseppina “Josephine” Leone, 61, of North Wales, PA, was charged this week by indictment with three counts of wire …
North Wales Woman Charged with Defrauding COVID-19 Relief Programs Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — A Fayette County resident has been sentenced in federal court for conspiracy to commit mail and bank fraud. U.S. Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced the sentencing on …
Fayette County Man Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme Read More
EXTON, PA — Chester County restaurants, bars, hotels and other hospitality businesses that would like to apply for individual grants valued between $5,000 and $50,000 can begin to prepare now.
Chester County Announces Local Roll-Out of $5.9 Million in PA Recovery Funds Read More
EXTON, PA — Gary W. Smith, President and CEO of the Chester County Economic Development Council, has once again been named to the Philadelphia metro area’s listing of the Power …
Chester County Business Leader Named to Power 100 by Philadelphia Business Journal Read More
EXTON, PA — Seedcopa, a leading provider of SBA 504 and other below-market loans, has been ranked number one by the U.S. Small Business Administration for attaining the most SBA …
Seedcopa Ranked Number One for SBA 504 Lending in Eastern Pennsylvania Read More
In a land where the Declaration of Independence is considered one of our nation’s founding documents, where is the independent relationship between a lender and a borrower using funds from …
COVID-19: Where Is the Independent Relationship Between a Lender and A Borrower Using Funds from the American Taxpayers? Read More