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Crime

Tinley Park Couple Pleads Guilty to $23,711 Medicaid Fraud Scheme

Silence DoGood - October 4, 2026

Each defendant was ordered to pay $11,855.60 in restitution. According to Raoul’s office, both paid half of their respective restitution amounts in court Thursday. #fraud #medicaid

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

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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

Community

Bid Rigging Scheme Leads To $587,773.00 Restitution Payment to College of DuPage

Silence DoGood - January 18, 2021

The Edgar County Watchdogs cover the recent bid rigging scheme by Vortex Commercial Flooring Inc.

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