Rochester business owner charged with food stamp fraud
ROCHESTER – U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Zina Amba Mbile Mbile, 46, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of food stamp fraud, was sentenced to two years of…
Tonawanda woman arrested after chase through Niagara Falls streets
On Thursday, May 22, 2025, at approximately 2:38 p.m., Town of Niagara Police responded to Greater Niagara Federal Credit Union for a report of suspicious activity related to bank fraud.…
Rochester man pleads guilty to stealing $168K from his employer
BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Michael Torres, 37, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeremiah J. McCarthy to financial institution fraud, which…
Rochester woman pleads guilty to defrauding Social Security
ROCHESTER — U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Wendy Stone, 63, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. to conversion/unlawful conveyance of government…
Brockport woman awaiting sentencing for committing fraud, charged once again with bank fraud and making false statements
ROCHESTER — U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Patricia Hutchins, 53, of Brockport, NY, was charged by criminal complaint with making a false statement and bank fraud, which carry…
Former attorney pleads guilty to fraudulent campaign contribution
LOCKPORT — Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced that disbarred attorney Nicholas D’Angelo has plead guilty to an additional felony in Niagara County Court. D’Angelo plead guilty to…
Buffalo man pleads guilty to buying stolen data online
BUFFALO — U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Wul Isaac Chol, 27, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. to possession of…
Getzville conman pleads guilty to felony for stealing life savings from Amherst woman
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that 64-year-old Victor P. Marinaccio of Getzville pleaded guilty yesterday afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Paul B. Wojtaszek to one…
Former correction officer receives probation for fraudulently collecting benefits
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that 56-year-old Charles Epps, II of Buffalo was sentenced this morning before State Supreme Court Justice Paul B. Wojtaszek to five…
Lancaster man pleads guilty to fraudulently obtaining nearly $173K
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that 47-year-old George Bonnes of Lancaster pleaded guilty this afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Paul B. Wojtaszek to one count…