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LOS ANGELES, California — A federal grand jury has indicted six individuals for their roles in a years-long scheme to steal millions of dollars from American consumers’ bank accounts, the Justice Department announced today. According to court documents, Henry LoConti, 63, of Chardon, Ohio; John Flynn, 43, of...

Federal grand jury indicts six in multi-million dollar bank fraud scheme

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No further specifics were given, but these schemes typically involve fraudsters tricking employees at a company — often in finance or with access to the executive suite — into initiating a bank transfer of company funds to a bank account controlled by the fraudsters. These schemes can involve the hacking of email accounts used by executives to send fraudulent instructions to staff on their behalf, or even use deepfakes in efforts to trick unsuspecting employees into transferring funds.

Texas firm says it lost $60M in a bank wire transfer scam

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Elkhart, KS

Ex-Bank CEO Sentenced to Over 24 Years for $47 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud. Shan Hanes, former CEO of a bank, has been sentenced to more than 24 years in federal prison after embezzling $47 million in a cryptocurrency fraud scheme. Shan Hanes, the former CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank, was reportedly ensnared in a “pig butchering” scam, where he was deceived into purchasing cryptocurrency to unlock supposed returns on investments that never materialized.

Former Kansas bank CEO Shan Hanes jailed for stealing $47 million in crypto scheme

Mobile, AL

Austal USA, a Mobile, Alabama-based shipbuilder for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, has pleaded guilty to securities fraud and obstruction of a federal audit. The company has agreed to pay $24 million to resolve a Justice Department investigation into an accounting fraud scheme and efforts to obstruct the Defense Contract Audit Agency during a financial capability audit.

Austal USA Pleads Guilty to Accounting Fraud, Agrees to Pay $24 Million Settlement

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(Reuters) - TuSimple reached a $189 million settlement of a lawsuit accusing the self-driving truck technology company of defrauding shareholders by overstating its safety record and concealing three insiders' control of a Chinese trucking rival.

Self-driving truck company TuSimple settles fraud lawsuit for $189 million

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An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

Melbourne, FL

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A Burger King location in Melbourne, Florida, has been temporarily shut down for the third time following since 2023 after a recent state inspection that identified multiple health violations. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the restaurant's adherence to health and safety standards.

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

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Flowood, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. A Mississippi woman has been taken into custody following a violent incident involving her husband at his place of employment early Saturday morning. According to the Flowood Police Department, officers responded to a disturbance call at around 6:30 a.m. at a local business, where they found a man and a woman, both from Mendenhall—approximately 36 miles southeast of Flowood—involved in a confrontation.

Mississippi Woman Arrested After Stabbing Husband at Workplace

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Apple, a pocket-sized Chihuahua mix girl who is ready to dive into your heart, home, and bed. This 10-week-old puppy was placed in Great Dog Rescue New England's care for unspecified reasons. She is currently living safely with a foster family while she awaits her future home. Since she is still such a young puppy, she is okay with waiting a while for the perfect family to come and get her. But don't make her wait too long!

Tiny 5-Pound Chihuahua Is Searching For A Home

Lafayette County, MS

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Deputies from the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of possible animal cruelty on County Road 418 on August 4, according to Dark Horse Press. Upon arrival, officers encountered a distressing scene: several malnourished dogs and multiple deceased dogs still attached to their collars and chains.

Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty After Disturbing Discover

North Carolina State

Winston-salem, NC

Town Talks

A North Carolina restaurant serves fried chicken in a “spicy, savory” sauce — and fans can’t get enough. So much so, the restaurant now ranks as the state’s No. 1 place to eat fried chicken.

Best fried chicken in North Carolina is at this restaurant, Yelp says. Why it’s No. 1

Emily Standley Allard

Are people getting more high maintenance or is it just me? One thing that you can't deny is that CERTAIN people require a lot more TLC and attention, on the daily and especially during trying times. This applies to both platonic relationships and romantic. We usually call these people high maintenance because, well, they usually require (or demand!) all of your efforts and then some to be satisfied. These characteristics are closely linked to their zodiac sign temperament, so read on to see who is on the list!

5 Zodiac Signs that are the Highest Maintenance and Most Demanding

New York City, NY

Three real estate investors have pleaded guilty to defrauding lenders out of more than $119 million in a multifamily mortgage fraud scheme. Fredrick Schulman, 72, of New York, Chaim "Eli" Puretz, 29, of New Jersey, and Moshe "Mark" Silber, 34, of New York, have all pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud affecting a financial institution.

Three realtors plead guilty in multifamily mortgage fraud ring

Plano, TX

CBS DFW

PLANO – A suspect is in police custody and has been charged with murder after a man was found dead Tuesday in Plano. Plano police and fire responded to the call at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday about a person who was dead, in the 4600 block of Bending Oak Trail in Plano. The man, 69-year-old Patrick King, was in the backyard of the home to which police were called, said Jennifer Chapman with the Plano Police Department. The suspect, 39-year-old Andrew James Swetland, was arrested at 5:30 a.m. at DFW International Airport and has been charged with murder. Swetland's sister is King's daughter-in-law, according to police. Plano PD said the shooting was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the community.


Suspect arrested, charged with murder after man found dead in backyard

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Los Angeles, CA

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USA TODAY

The Justice Department announced it had charged at least six people with 46 felonies in an international scheme it called "crime tourism."

Concierge for criminals: Feds say ring gave thieves cars, maps to upscale homes across US

(MA) Get ready to become acquainted with a little lap dog who is ready to take over your bed, home, heart, and life! Easy Money is a Chihuahua mix pup with a unique name. Until recently, Easy Money was an owned pup who was very well-loved. Sadly, tragedy struck and Easy Money's owner passed away. His owner's family was no longer able to take care of him, and so he was surrendered to Great Dog Rescue New England's care. Though he is now living safely with a foster, he is hopeful to find a new home soon, where he will finally be able to settle down into a new life.

Little Chihuahua Who Lost His Owner Is Now Searching For New Family

They can’t believe the employee’s response. An attempt at reviewing desserts from Crumbl Cookies took an awkward turn for two TikTokers who weren’t happy with the Oreo cheesecake.

‘They’re doing something wrong’: Crumbl customers ask for a refund after ordering Oreo cheesecake.

Georgia State

Winder, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

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How This Money Laundering Scheme You've Never Heard of Could Land You Behind Bars

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Dallas Man Admits to Defrauding Investors of Over $27 Million in Oil, Gas, and Water Rights Scheme

A Dallas man named Dennis James Rogers, II, has admitted to defrauding investors to the tune of more than $27 million in bogus oil, gas, and...

Dallas Man Admits to Defrauding Investors of Over $27 Million in Oil, Gas, and Water Rights Scheme

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