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According to an indictment that was filed in Manhattan on June 28, three men were charged for allegedly defrauding investors in films in what has been termed as an advanced-fee scheme. All three were taken into custody after the indictment was handed down.

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A man visiting New York from out of state faces accusations of DWI after being stopped by police on June 22. After being tested for the presence of alcohol in his bloodstream, the man was charged and released. The town of Clarkson has issued a...

New York residents may be aware that the reality television celebrity Abby Lee Miller has been accused of hiding assets and making false declarations during her Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The 'Dance Moms" star is alleged to have kept $775,000 of income she earned for her...

On June 22, federal authorities announced that 60 licensed medical providers allegedly created false billings that cost Medicare and Medicaid $900 million. Of those medical providers, 30 were doctors, and the overall scope of the fraud included 300 people in more than 25 states. The...

If you've ever seen a police procedural drama, you have almost certainly heard the following speech: "You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can, and will, be used against you in court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If...

Authorities in New York have charged a 39-year-old investment manager with fraud. He is accused of trying to defraud investors of $95 million between July 2015 and March 2016. The man allegedly requested money from investors to support non-existent investments. The director of the Securities...

Human resources professionals in New York and around the country know that the amount of phishing emails they receive is likely to go up during February and March. This is the period when most employees file their taxes, and HR departments must often contend with...

According to the New York City Police Commissioner, white-collar crime seems to be increasing in the city as more street gangs are finding this type of crime lucrative. The crimes that are committed across the nation appear to be fraud and identity theft, among other...

A new strategy unveiled by New York City police on March 2 aims to increase security on the city's subways. This is in response to a reported increase in stabbings and slashings throughout the area. An increased presence is expected throughout the subway system as...