Clarence man admits to bilking investors out of $1.4M
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO — Michael Giokas, 58, of Clarence, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara to wire fraud for defrauding numerous clients of his investment advisory firm…
Niagara Falls woman pleads guilty in debt collection scheme
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO — Debbie Seright, 52, of Niagara Falls, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and filing a false tax return before U.S. District Judge Richard J.…
5 Florida men accused of defrauding Xerox of $25 Million
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER — U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that the grand jury returned a 63-count superseding indictment against Robert Lee Fisher, David Haynes, Kyle Haynes, Jason…
Massachusetts man sentenced in Xerox fraud case
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Jonathan Ofstein, of Boston, Massachusetts, who was convicted of wire fraud, was sentenced to five years…
Fake grant writer who stole from Buffalo churches, non-profits, businesses pleads guilty
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO — Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Christina Sanford Gordon, who stole more than $200,000 from Buffalo churches, community organizations, and local…
Pa. man charged with multiple felonies following fraud investigation
STAFF REPORTS JAMESTOWN — A 28-year-old Russel, Pa. man was charged on Minday with third-degree insurance fraud and 10 counts of offering a false instrument for filing. According to New…
Virginia man sentenced on fraud charge
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO — Michael Martin, 58, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, who was convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, was sentenced to 48 months in prison by U.S. District…
Buffalo woman sentenced for use of fraudulently obtained credit card
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO — U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Tamika Favors, 35, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of misdemeanor bank larceny, was sentenced by U.S.…
Ghanaian man pleads guilty to his role in internet romance fraud scheme
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO — U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy announced today that Adams Amen, 32, a citizen of Ghana, who resides in Detroit, Michigan, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit…
Pittsford man sentenced in million dollar food stamp fraud scheme
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER — Irving Feldman, 62, of Pittsford, who was convicted of food stamp fraud, was sentenced to 12 months in prison and ordered to pay $729,630 in restitution…