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Chicago

Chicago Man Sentenced to Nearly Eight Years for $8.5 Million Utility Fraud Scheme

Silence DoGood - July 5, 2026

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

Chicago

Illinois Man Gets 10 Years for Orchestrating $14M Pandemic Loan Fraud Scheme

Silence DoGood - March 23, 2026

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

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