Fraud

Vice President JD Vance highlights Trump administration batting for American workers, fighting visa fraud as nation votes in midterm elections

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JD Vance highlights the Trump Administration's efforts to curb visa fraud and prioritise employment opportunities for US citizens as voting continues. (Tom Brenner/Pool via AP) (Tom Brenner/Pool Getty Images No)

Washington DC [US], November 4 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday (local time) said the Trump administration had fought against companies laying off American workers and replacing them with lower-wage foreign employees, while highlighting its efforts to curb visa fraud and prioritize employment opportunities for US citizens. JD Vance highlights the Trump Administration’s … Read more

Indian national Syed Murtuza Kablazada, living in Illinois, admits role in $227 million Medicare COVID fraud; medical data bought from Pakistan

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Illinois resident Syed Murtuza Kablazada used stolen Medicare beneficiary data to bill for COVID-19 test kits that were never requested or delivered. (Unsplash)

An Indian national living in Des Plaines, Illinois, has pleaded guilty to his role in a $227 million Medicare fraud scheme. Personal information of hundreds of thousands of Medicare beneficiaries was used to submit false claims for COVID-19 test kits that were never requested or delivered, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced. Illinois resident … Read more

Obama criticizes Trump over Ilhan Omar's alleged citizenship fraud probe that his administration started

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Obama has criticized the Trump administration’s investigation into Ilhan Omar, but his admin investigated allegations about her marriage in 2016. (AFP, Reuters)

Former US President Barack Obama has criticized the Trump administration’s new investigation into Representative Ilhan Omar. However, the first probe into whether she married her brother began under Obama in 2016. Obama has criticized the Trump administration’s investigation into Ilhan Omar, but his admin investigated allegations about her marriage in 2016. (AFP, Reuters) Obama called … Read more

Destiny Blake, 25-year-old American Airlines flight attendant, arrested in Miami over alleged $25K senior fraud scheme

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Destiny Blake allegedly used airline travel benefits to visit a 75-year-old Florida woman after impersonating a sweepstakes representative (X | @FlaglerSheriff)

An American Airlines flight attendant, Destiny Blake has been arrested at Miami International Airport. Investigators have accused her of stealing more than $25,000 from a 75-year-old Florida woman through a fake sweepstakes scam. Destiny Blake allegedly used airline travel benefits to visit a 75-year-old Florida woman after impersonating a sweepstakes representative (X | @FlaglerSheriff) Blake, … Read more

Trump offers $1 million reward for information leading to voter fraud conviction ahead of US midterms

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President Donald Trump announced the reward on Truth Social eight days before the 2026 midterm elections with renewed claims of election fraud. Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP (Getty Images via AFP)

President Donald Trump on Monday announced a $1 million reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of people responsible for alleged voter fraud. The offer applies to both past elections and the upcoming 2026 US midterm elections. President Donald Trump announced the reward on Truth Social eight days before the 2026 midterm elections … Read more

Trump administration warns H-1B, J-1 visa fraud threatens American jobs and security

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H-1B, J-1 visa fraud draws fresh scrutiny from Trump administration. (REUTERS)

US Department of Labor Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito has reiterated the Trump administration’s crackdown on alleged H-1B and J-1 visa fraud, warning that misuse of the programs threatens American jobs and national security. H-1B, J-1 visa fraud draws fresh scrutiny from Trump administration. (REUTERS) In a post on X, D’Esposito said he and Labor Secretary … Read more

US launches nationwide operation targeting undocumented immigrants accused of SNAP fraud

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The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched a nationwide operation targeting undocumented immigrants. (AFP)

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched a nationwide operation targeting undocumented immigrants accused of fraudulently obtaining taxpayer-funded food assistance benefits, as the Trump administration expands its efforts to investigate alleged fraud involving federal programs. The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched a nationwide operation targeting undocumented immigrants. (AFP) ICE announced … Read more

Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa arrested on fraud, theft charges: Florida Attorney General to hold press conference

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Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa arrested on fraud, theft charges: Florida Attorney General to hold press conference

Espinosa evaded impeachment proceedings Earlier this year, a special prosecutor determined there was probable cause to initiate impeachment proceedings against Espinosa following an investigation into potential ethics violations. The investigation contended that Espinosa misappropriated public funds designated for a COVID-19 relief program and neglected to reveal conflicts of interest when distributing the funds to enterprises … Read more

Trump and Vance announce $25M whistleblower program to encourage public to report alleged fraud

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Trump and Vance announce $25M whistleblower program to encourage public to report alleged fraud

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday announced a $25 million program to encourage the public to blow the whistle on suspected fraud in the U.S. government as they ramp up efforts to end the abuse of federal programs and dollars. Trump and Vance announce $25M whistleblower program to encourage … Read more

Trump launches $25 million whistleblower program offering up to $30,000 for fraud tips

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The new initiative is part of Trump's broader push to crack down on fraud involving government funds. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday unveiled a $25 million initiative aimed at encouraging Americans to report suspected fraud involving federal government programs and taxpayer money. The new initiative is part of Trump’s broader push to crack down on fraud involving government funds. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) Under the Fraud … Read more