Attorneys for former JEA execs expected in court Thursday ahead of upcoming fraud trial
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Attorneys for former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher are expected back in court Thursday ahead of their upcoming fraud trial regarding the utility’s botched sale…
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City of Jacksonville review finds $314K in unreported fraud involving money for emergency rental grants
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – During a review of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), Jacksonville’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) reported that it uncovered five previously unreported cases of fraud involving…
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Former Latitude 360 CEO pleads guilty to federal tax fraud
Brent Brown faces up to five years in prison and up to a $250,000 dollar fine for willingly failing to pay payroll taxes to the IRS. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A…
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Protecting your business against fraud
After the Jacksonville Jaguars became the victim of fraud a certified fraud examiner and CPA shares tips for small business owners to avoid a similar fate. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A…
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Corrine Brown’s former chief of staff pays back restitution in federal fraud case
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Elias “Ronnie” Simmons, who once served as chief of staff to Corrine Brown during her time in Congress, has paid his restitution in his federal fraud case,…
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Insurance fraud fugitive missing for 4 years arrested by US Marshals in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The United States Marshals for the Middle District of Florida arrested a 62-year-old fugitive in Jacksonville wanted since 2019 in connection to a large insurance fraud scam…
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FBI Jacksonville warns of charity fraud amid conflicts
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Criminals will use any opportunity to exploit unsuspecting victims, including the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. FBI Jacksonville warned that the FBI has received multiple complaints, including legitimate email…
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Eviction lawsuits linked to 4 apartments leased by embattled Jacksonville businesswoman who’s accused of fraud
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The News4JAX I-TEAM has uncovered several eviction lawsuits connected to local well-known entrepreneur Janay White. White is accused of fraud by dozens of her investors who said…
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Who was arrested in Florida’s $5 million Medicaid fraud scheme?
The 20 people are individually accused of organized schemes to defraud over $50,000 and 9 out of the 20 individuals have been additionally charged with racketeering. CLAY COUNTY, Fla. —…
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