VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Atlanta man sentenced to 57 months in prison…
Release: A federal district court in Cincinnati, Ohio, sentenced an Atlanta, Georgia, man to 57 months in prison recently for tax evasion. This sentence included an enhancement for failing to report income from drug trafficking.…
Talbot woman arrested on $29K theft from an…
Release: Arrest Made in Talbot County Elder Exploitation Case JUNE 03, 2021 Talbotton, GA (June 3, 2021) – The GBI and Talbot County Sheriff’s Office have arrested Melissa Thompson, 50, of Atlanta, GA, on one count…
AG Carr supports the Fraud and Scam Reduction…
Release: Carr Joins Coalition of AGs Urging Congressional Support for Fraud and Scam Reduction Act MAY 25, 2021 ATLANTA, GA - Attorney General Chris Carr is joining a coalition of 47 Attorneys General in urging congressional…
GA woman pleads guilty to a telemedicine kickback…
Release: Georgia woman admits participation in scheme to obtain fraudulent reimbursements for medical equipment and genetic testing Conspiracy was uncovered in nationwide telemedicine fraud investigation SAVANNAH, GA: A Georgia woman has admitted taking part in…
FSU students convicted on bank fraud and identity…
Release: Federal Jury Convicts Former Florida State University C.A.R.E. Students of Conspiracy, Bank Fraud, And Aggravated Identity Theft TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Jason R. Coody, Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, recently announced…
Georgia woman pleads guilty to a $700K tax…
Release: Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty in False Returns Scheme A Georgia woman pleaded guilty recently to preparing false tax returns for clients. According to court documents, between 2012 and 2017, Candace Roberts worked as a…
Two mental health providers convicted for Medicaid fraud
Release: Florida Counseling Center Owner and Provider Convicted Of Medicaid Fraud, Conspiracy, False Statements, And Identity Theft TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Jason R. Coody, Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, recently announced the…
Man in Savannah arrested for fraud house-flipping scheme
Release: House-flipping fraud sends Savannah man to federal prison Defendant must repay and forfeit more than $4.5 million STATESBORO, GA: A Savannah man who concocted a schemed to enrich himself by repeatedly borrowing money against…