Crime
Miami-Dade Man Admits to $14M Check Fraud Targeting Thousands of Victims
Eri Guzman Ortiz, 69, pleaded guilty to wire fraud for depositing $14 million in fraudulent checks drawn on victims' bank accounts.
Wire Fraud
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Niceville Retired Army Sergeant Gets 6 Years for Multi-Million Dollar Fraud
Sidney Marc Wilson Jr., 48, of Niceville sentenced to six years in federal prison for wire fraud, money laundering and false tax returns.
Crime
Unlicensed Naples Contractor Gets 4 Years for Defrauding Elderly Hurricane Ian Victim
Luis Emilio Hernandez sentenced to four years in federal prison for defrauding an 85-year-old Naples woman of $1.26 million after Hurricane Ian.
Crime
Temple Terrace CEO Indicted for Defrauding Investors of $7 Million
Meade Lewis, founder of mIQroTech Inc., faces five counts of wire fraud for allegedly defrauding investors of more than $7 million.
Crime
Tampa CPA and Attorney Indicted for Embezzling $890,000 From Client
Federal grand jury charges Melissia Gauthreaux with six counts of wire fraud for stealing more than $890,000 from a client over four years.
Crime
Deported Nicaraguan Gets 15 Years in Miami for $29 Million Bank Fraud Scheme
Previously deported Nicaraguan national Ernesto Ortega Padgett sentenced to 15 years in federal prison in Miami for a $29 million bank impersonation scheme.
Crime
Clermont Woman Charged With Siphoning $3.9 Million From Employer Over 13 Years
Federal indictment charges Colleen Kieran, 57, with six counts of wire fraud for allegedly embezzling $3.9 million from a Seminole County business.
Crime
Former Miami Bank CEO Pleads Guilty to $24 Million Fraud Scheme
Tomás Niembro, 64, former CEO of Nodus International Bank, pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and sanctions violations in Miami federal court.