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Identity Fraud Attempt Leads to Three Arrests in Fargo

Aerige Majhi, 20, of Fargo; Alisha Jagar, 19, of Fargo; and Joel Rodriguez, 38

FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – Fargo police officers responded to a report of suspicious activity on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at Gate City Bank, located in the 3900 block of 13th Avenue South. The investigation revealed that several individuals had attempted to use another person’s identifying information illegally. Authorities arrested three suspects for Conspiracy to Commit Unlawful… Continue reading Identity Fraud Attempt Leads to Three Arrests in Fargo

Ex-Colorado Clerk Sentenced to 9 Years for Election Machine Tampering Amid 2020 Fraud Claims

Ex-Colorado Clerk Sentenced to 9 Years for Election Machine Tampering Amid 2020 Fraud Claims

Colorado County, TX (trfnews.i234.me) – Former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters has been sentenced to nine years in prison for tampering with voting machines in an attempt to support false claims of voter fraud in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Peters was convicted on seven counts related to the security breach that gave unauthorized access… Continue reading Ex-Colorado Clerk Sentenced to 9 Years for Election Machine Tampering Amid 2020 Fraud Claims

Minnesota Mom Scammed in Daycare Fraud: How to Avoid Childcare Scams

CARVER COUNTY, Minn (trfnews.i234.me) – Finding reliable childcare is a challenge for new parents, as Jackie Schulze from Waconia learned the hard way. Desperate to secure daycare for her twins, Schulze was scammed out of $2,800 by a woman named Natalie Bloss, who falsely claimed to be a licensed provider. Schulze, along with 14 other… Continue reading Minnesota Mom Scammed in Daycare Fraud: How to Avoid Childcare Scams

Dallas Twin Doctors Sentenced for $45M Fake Pain Injection Fraud Scheme

DALLAS (trfnews.i234.me) – Two twin doctors from Dallas, Desi and Deno Barroga, have been sentenced to six-and-a-half years in federal prison for orchestrating a $45 million healthcare fraud scheme. Operating from a pain management clinic on Greenville Ave., the brothers defrauded insurance companies by submitting fraudulent claims for corticosteroid injections that were never administered. Instead,… Continue reading Dallas Twin Doctors Sentenced for $45M Fake Pain Injection Fraud Scheme

Former Reeds Employee Accused of $40K Fraud Using Fake Gift Cards to Buy Guns, Yeti Gear

Former Reeds Employee Accused of $40K Fraud Using Fake Gift Cards to Buy Guns, Yeti Gear

WALKER, Minn. — A former employee of Reeds Family Outdoor Outfitters in Walker has been charged with 26 felony counts for allegedly stealing more than $40,000 in merchandise over a two-year period using fraudulent gift cards. Kelsey Rutland, 38, of Lake George, is accused of adding funds to unused Reeds gift cards and using them… Continue reading Former Reeds Employee Accused of $40K Fraud Using Fake Gift Cards to Buy Guns, Yeti Gear

Nigerian Man Sentenced to 12 Years for $200K Fraud Scheme Targeting North Dakota Law Firm

Christopher Ndubuisi Agbaje

BISMARCK — A Nigerian man has been sentenced to nearly 12 years in federal prison for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that defrauded a North Dakota law firm of nearly $200,000. Christopher Ndubuisi Agbaje, who was convicted of money laundering, wire fraud, and mail fraud, was sentenced to 142 months by North Dakota U.S. District Court… Continue reading Nigerian Man Sentenced to 12 Years for $200K Fraud Scheme Targeting North Dakota Law Firm

Three Plead Guilty in Feeding Our Future’s $250 Million Fraud Scheme

ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In the ongoing Feeding Our Future fraud case, three more defendants have pleaded guilty this week for their involvement in a $250 million scheme defrauding government child nutrition programs. This comes two years after the first indictments were unsealed. On Friday, Sept. 20, Khadra Abdi, 43, of Minneapolis, admitted to… Continue reading Three Plead Guilty in Feeding Our Future’s $250 Million Fraud Scheme

Fargo Man Faces Felony Charges for Alleged $4,000 Credit Card Fraud at Auto Parts Store

Preston Wren

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Preston Wren, a resident of Fargo, is now facing serious criminal charges after allegedly using another person’s credit card to place nearly $4,000 worth of orders at a local auto parts store. The charges against Wren include a felony for unauthorized use of personal identifying information and a misdemeanor for theft of… Continue reading Fargo Man Faces Felony Charges for Alleged $4,000 Credit Card Fraud at Auto Parts Store

Minnesota Couple Faces Court for Allegedly Exploiting Elderly Mother in $275,000 Fraud

MARSHALL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Strandquist, Minnesota, man appeared in court on June 18 for charges of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. Jeffrey Lars McHam, 65, was released without bond on his promise to attend future court proceedings. McHam and his significant other, Peggy Ann Omdahl, face charges of financial exploitation of a… Continue reading Minnesota Couple Faces Court for Allegedly Exploiting Elderly Mother in $275,000 Fraud

Comprehensive Analysis of the Audit on Minnesota’s Child Nutrition Program Fraud

Governor Tim Walz has acknowledged responsibility following a report revealing his administration’s failure to prevent the most significant pandemic fraud case in the nation. This comprehensive article delves into the details of the legislative audit, the administration’s response, and the broader implications for state governance and future preventive measures. The Audit Findings Overview of the… Continue reading Comprehensive Analysis of the Audit on Minnesota’s Child Nutrition Program Fraud

Recent Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Cases: Financial Fraud, DWI, and Wildlife Violations 6-11-2024

Sheriff’s Office Cases: Jessica Lynn Nordby, 45, Thief River Falls Charge: Felony financial transaction card fraud Outcome: Stay of adjudication, $250 to $2,500 fine, $125 supervision fee, supervised probation for five years, restitution, mental health evaluation, participation in mental health services, no firearms possession, misdemeanor theft charge dismissed. Kennedy Olivia Jeann Panek, 18, Thief River… Continue reading Recent Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Cases: Financial Fraud, DWI, and Wildlife Violations 6-11-2024