Oversight News
Teachers Unions, Education Department Sweep Sexual Abuse Under the Rug as K-12 Cases Spike
Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) made the following statement in response to the Defense of Freedom Institute’s (DFI) new report that uncovered evidence of teachers unions, school districts, and the Department of Education concealing cases of sexual abuse in K-12 public schools:
Two Allentown Residents Charged in Stolen Identity Refund Fraud (SIRF) Scheme, Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Fraud, and Aggravated Identity Theft Conspiracy
United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Jose Baez and Jessenia Cordero, a married couple, both of Allentown, PA, were charged by way of complaint with one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States with respect to certain claims, conspiracy to commit aggravated identity theft, and conspiracy to commit mail fraud, all stemming from Baez and Cordero filing fraudulent tax returns and PUA applications with stolen identities.
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Former Employee of Taste of Brazil Restaurant in Woburn Pleads Guilty to Transferring False Identification Documents
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
A Salvadoran man and former employee of the Taste of Brazil – Tudo Na Brasa restaurant in Woburn has pleaded guilty in connection with providing false identification documents to Brazilian employees of the restaurant who lacked work authorization.
Boston Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Benefit Fraud
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
A Hyde Park man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for using a stolen identity to fraudulently obtain government assistance benefits.
Seattle man who defrauded relief programs of more than $1 million sentenced to 8+ years in prison
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
Stole identities of real people, creating chaos and hardship for them and pandemic relief systems
Six Individuals Indicted and Arrested for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Fraud and the Misuse of Social Security Numbers
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
Six Individuals Indicted and Arrested for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Fraud and the Misuse of Social Security Numbers
New Jersey Man Sentenced to 6.75 Years in Prison for Schemes to Steal California Unemployment Insurance Benefits and Economic Injury Disaster Loans
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
Eric Michael Jaklitsch, 40, of Elizabeth, New Jersey, was sentenced today to six years and nine months in prison for two related COVID-19 fraud cases, one case alleging wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in California and the other case alleging wire fraud in New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Rush City Woman Pleads Guilty to $1.8 Million Scheme Involving Romance Fraud and Federal Pandemic Programs
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
A Rush City woman has pleaded guilty to mail fraud after participating in multiple schemes that defrauded individuals throughout the United States, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
U.S. Law Enforcement Disrupts Networks Used to Transfer Fraud Proceeds, Taking Over 4,000 Actions in Fifth Campaign
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
U.S. Law Enforcement Disrupts Networks Used to Transfer Fraud Proceeds, Taking Over 4,000 Actions in Fifth Campaign
Pittsburgh Resident Indicted on Violating Embezzlement and Fraud Laws
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
- A resident of Pittsburgh PA, have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating embezzlement and fraud laws, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.
Wayne County Man Charged With Committing $1.5 Million In Covid19 Pandemic Fraud
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Christopher J. Miller, age 35, formerly of Newfoundland, Pennsylvania, was charged in an indictment with 54 combined counts of wire fraud, bank fraud false statements, identity theft, and unlawful monetary transactions.
Two Defendants Charged in Nationwide Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (“PUA”) Scheme
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
Two Defendants Charged in Nationwide Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (“PUA”) Scheme
Siblings Convicted, Sentenced in Federal Court for COVID Relief Fraud
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
A Brandon woman was sentenced to two years of probation for theft of unemployment insurance benefits related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and her brother was convicted of conspiring with her to commit wire fraud in obtaining these benefits
Two Georgians indicted for pandemic-related fraud
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
– A federal grand jury has indicted individuals in two separate cases for fraud related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kenneth Wilkerson was indicted for his fraudulent acquisition of several Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) for small businesses as well as his illegal possession of multiple firearms. Jeremy Graves was indicted for filing multiple fraudulent applications for unemployment insurance benefits using victims’ stolen personal identifying information.
Missouri Couple Sentenced for Unlawfully Obtaining COVID-19 Jobless Benefits
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
A St. Charles, Missouri husband and wife were each sentenced to five years of federal probation today after unlawfully obtaining $26,917 in unemployment benefits provided for by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program.
St. Joseph Woman Pleads Guilty to Using Prison Inmates in Covid Fraud Scheme
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
– A St. Joseph, Mo., woman pleaded guilty in federal court today to using the stolen identities of prison inmates to fraudulently obtain federal unemployment benefits under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
Superseding Indictment Charges Maryland Man with Wire Fraud, Identity Theft, and Drug-Related Counts, in Addition to Original Charges for COVID-19 Cares Act Unemployment Benefits Fraud and Illegal Possession of a Firearm
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
Superseding Indictment Charges Maryland Man with Wire Fraud, Identity Theft, and Drug-Related Counts, in Addition to Original Charges for COVID-19 Cares Act Unemployment Benefits Fraud and Illegal Possession of a Firearm
Yonkers Man Pleads Guilty to Unemployment Insurance Fraud
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
– Errol Murray, age 22, of Yonkers, New York, pled guilty today to conspiring to defraud the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) by obtaining unemployment insurance benefits under the names of other people, including benefits funded by the federal government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan Man Pleads Guilty in Pandemic Fraud Scheme
By DOL Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
A resident of Michigan pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of mail fraud and identity theft, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today
Neal, Ways And Means Democrats Statement On Irs Addressing Racial Disparities In Audit Rates
By DOL Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA), Oversight Subcommittee Ranking Member Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ), Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Ranking Member Danny K. Davis (D-IL), and Racial Equity Initiative Co-Chair Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) released the following statement on the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) work on addressing racial bias in audit rates after reporting that Black Americans are three to five times more likely to be audited by the IRS: