Middleburg man sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for ID theft, PPP fraud
MIDDLEBURG, Fla. – Christopher Leo Daragjati, who pleaded guilty last July to wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and theft of government property, has been sentenced to five years in federal…
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Former JEA CEO found guilty in federal fraud, conspiracy case; former CFO found not guilty
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn was found guilty by a federal jury on Friday of attempting to defraud the city-owned utility. The former executive was charged with…
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After jury reaches a verdict for Zahn, deliberations continue for second JEA exec accused of conspiracy, fraud
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – One of the two juries reached a verdict in the federal trial of former JEA executives accused of conspiracy and fraud. On Friday, deliberations continue for the…
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One jury reaches verdict in federal trial of former JEA executives accused of conspiracy, fraud
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – One of the two juries reached a verdict in the federal trial of former JEA executives accused of conspiracy and fraud. The jury for Aaron Zahn reached…
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Juries begin deliberations in federal trial of former JEA executives accused of conspiracy, fraud
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Juries on Thursday are set to begin deliberating the fates of Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher. The former executives of the city-owned utility are charged with conspiracy…
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Courtroom cleared of public, media for part of last day of testimony in trial of former JEA execs facing fraud charges
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It was the final day of testimony in the case against former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher who are accused of conspiracy and wire fraud…
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Federal prosecutors rest case against former JEA executives accused in fraud scheme
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Federal prosecutors rested their case just after noon on Monday after calling their final two witnesses in their case against former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan…
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JEA fraud trial picks up again Friday without jurors as court weighs testimony from 2 new witnesses
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – In a trial that could go on for several more weeks, special hearings are set for Friday morning in the federal case against former JEA CEO Aaron…
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Worried about construction fraud? Here are some ways you can protect yourself
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – Construction fraud is becoming alarmingly common in the greater Jacksonville area. Dozens of people have come forward to the News4JAX I-TEAM in the last few weeks…
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Jacksonville entrepreneur announces reopening of credit repair office amid fraud lawsuits
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A local entrepreneur accused of scamming her clients with misleading investment opportunities is reopening a credit repair office on Jacksonville’s Southside. Janay White made the announcement on…
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