Josh Hawley stands by accusations after fiery Senate hearing clash with Minnesota AG Ellison
Sen. Josh Hawley accused Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison of failing to address allegations of fraud related to a scandal involving misappropriation of federal funds meant for child nutrition programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Court Hearing: Corona Fraudster Narrowly Escapes Prison
A businessman who fraudulently claimed government COVID-19 relief funds for a hotel he had already sold nearly avoided prison time in Germany.
Trump admin uncovers 'staggering' $8.6 billion in suspected California small business fraud
The Trump administration has announced the suspension of over 111,000 California borrowers linked to $8.6 billion in suspected fraud related to COVID-19 relief programs.
Europe: Where Did the EU's Corona Billions Flow?
The article discusses Laura Kövesi, the first European Public Prosecutor, and her role in uncovering fraud related to the EU's COVID-19 recovery fund, which exceeded 700 billion euros.
Fraud with APL, suspicion of Covid aid scam: the small tricks of Jacques Moretti, owner of the bar Le Constellation
Jacques Moretti, a bar owner, is under investigation for allegedly fraudulently benefiting from public aid, including housing support and Covid relief, as his activities span from France to Switzerland.
Scandal shakes the house of the Flanders 3×3 basketball federation
The Flanders basketball federation is embroiled in a scandal following revelations that its general director was aware of a fraud related to 3×3 tournaments ahead of the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, with Belgian players organizing fake competitions to boost their rankings and forge COVID-19 test certificates.
Organizer of anti-government demonstrations Vrabel awaits trial, charged with subsidy fraud
Ladislav Vrabel, an organizer of anti-government protests, faces charges of fraudulently obtaining state subsidies during the COVID-19 pandemic, amounting to 568,000 CZK, with a potential prison sentence of up to five years.
DOJ charges ex-Georgia Democrat lawmaker with allegedly fraudulently obtaining COVID unemployment benefits
A former Democratic lawmaker from Georgia faces federal charges for allegedly fraudulently receiving nearly $14,000 in COVID-19 unemployment benefits.
Walz's lieutenant governor and progressive Senate hopeful slammed for leadership amid Somali fraud crisis
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan faces criticism for her leadership during a major COVID-era fraud scheme in the state.
Suspected Covid fraudsters given 48 hours to repay owed cash - or face penalties
The government has provided a 48-hour deadline for suspected Covid fraudsters to return misappropriated taxpayer money before facing harsher penalties, with the deadline set for midnight on December 31.
FBI deploys more resources to ‘dismantle fraud schemes’ in Minnesota
The FBI has increased its personnel and resources in Minnesota to combat large-scale fraud schemes exploiting federal programs, highlighting prior successes and ongoing concerns about more fraudulent activity.