According to the indictment, an FBI special agent contacted Mercado by phone the day before the event to discuss online threats connected to the planned attack. Prosecutors allege that Mercado denied any plans to travel to Washington to assist with the attack and declined to meet with investigators. #fbi #whitehouse #obstruction
The scheme caused Commonwealth Edison, Nicor Gas, and People's Gas to provide at least $8.5 million in unpaid utility services, according to prosecutors. #chicago #fbi #fraud
Federal investigators allege the killing was carried out to elevate the suspects' standing within the Milwaukee Kings street gang. #fbi #wanted #reward
According to evidence presented at trial, some claims involved services allegedly provided on dates when either Lim or the patient was not in Illinois. Other claims sought reimbursement for treatments purportedly performed by another chiropractor in Lim’s practice on Lim and members of his family, despite those services never taking place. #fraud #libertyville #conviction
Suburban Chicago Businessman Indicted in Alleged $4 Million Fraud Schemes (Chicago, IL) - A suburban Chicago businessman has been indicted on federal charges accusing...
According to a criminal information filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Chicago, Wright obtained two PPP loans totaling $41,662 and intended to use the funds for personal benefit. #police #fraud
In addition to the prison sentence, Judge Pacold ordered Shreiteh to forfeit $741,000 and pay $14 million in restitution to the federal government. #fraud #illinois #federal
By encouraging conversations among family members—particularly with older relatives—the bureau hopes to reduce the number of people who fall victim to financial fraud. #fbi #fraud #holiday