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FBI Captures COVID Relief Fraudster Elaine Eskow, Returns Her to Florida for Charges

FBI Captures COVID Relief Fraudster Elaine Eskow, Returns Her to Florida for Charges

Elaine Eskow, a Jamaican national, has been apprehended and returned to Florida to face charges related to a $92-million COVID relief fraud scheme. Eskow was on the FBI's Most Wanted list for orchestrating a fraudulent operation that targeted relief funds intended for Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. Her capture in Jamaica marks a significant development in the ongoing efforts to address fraudulent activities that exploited the COVID-19 pandemic relief efforts. The scheme involved falsifying documents to obtain funds meant for businesses and individuals affected by the pandemic, highlighting vulnerabilities in the relief distribution process.
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FBI Arrests Fraud Suspect in Jamaica Over $32M COVID-19 Relief Scheme

FBI Arrests Fraud Suspect in Jamaica Over $32M COVID-19 Relief Scheme

Elaine Angene Escoe, a suspect on the FBI's 'Most Wanted' list, has been apprehended in Jamaica and returned to the United States. She is accused of orchestrating a $32 million COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. Escoe allegedly used a fake identity, 'Harley Newman,' to evade capture after failing to appear in federal court in 2025. She faces charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. The FBI, in collaboration with Jamaican authorities, captured Escoe following a tip-off. This arrest marks the fourth 'Most Wanted Fraudster' captured in recent weeks, as part of the FBI's intensified efforts to crack down on international fraud.
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Andrew, Tristan Tate to seek release from US jail while fighting extradition

Andrew, Tristan Tate to seek release from US jail while fighting extradition

MIAMI, July 27 (Reuters) - Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will press for their release from a U.S. jail as they fight the British government's efforts to extradite them to face charges of rape, assault and facilitating trafficking for sexual exploitation, the brothers' lawyers told
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Tate brothers will remain in jail at least 2 more weeks as they fight extradition to the UK

Tate brothers will remain in jail at least 2 more weeks as they fight extradition to the UK

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in jail at least two more weeks until their next hearing
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Plymouth Couple Charged with Felony Tax Crimes for Hiding $813K

Plymouth Couple Charged with Felony Tax Crimes for Hiding $813K

A couple from Plymouth, Minnesota, Scott and Angel Hill, have been charged with multiple felony counts related to tax fraud. They are accused of failing to file individual income tax returns and evading financial reporting laws by making small deposits into a company bank account, which they then transferred to their personal account for personal use. The couple allegedly used the funds to purchase luxury items, including two Teslas and a Cadillac Escalade. The total amount owed in tax penalties is $813,000, with Scott Hill facing additional charges for failing to file taxes for his business.
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Indiana Woman Faces New Fraud Charge After Previous Make-A-Wish Scam Allegations

Indiana Woman Faces New Fraud Charge After Previous Make-A-Wish Scam Allegations

Katherine Jackson, a 42-year-old woman from Indiana, is facing a new fraud charge unrelated to her previous allegations of claiming her child was terminally ill for financial gain and a Make-A-Wish trip. Jackson is accused of defrauding an employee of one of her former attorneys by taking money for a car she never delivered. The incident occurred last month, and a warrant has been issued for her arrest. Previously, Jackson was charged with fraud and neglect after allegedly subjecting her daughter to medical child abuse, falsely claiming the child had a terminal illness to collect donations and fulfill a Make-A-Wish trip.
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Vermont Woman Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $63,000 from Fire District

Vermont Woman Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $63,000 from Fire District

Kelly Randall, a former treasurer of the Westfield Fire District in Vermont, has pleaded guilty to embezzling $63,000 over four years. Randall confessed to the crime in an email to a colleague and later to the Vermont State Police. The Westfield Fire District, responsible for maintaining the town's water system, was the victim of the embezzlement. Randall is expected to be sentenced in August.
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Virginia's Sunday Voting Law Sees Mixed Results in First Implementation

Virginia's Sunday Voting Law Sees Mixed Results in First Implementation

Virginia's new law requiring election offices to open for two Sundays before an election was implemented for the first time, with mixed results. While some areas, like Arlington County, saw high voter turnout, nearly half of the state's localities recorded no in-person votes. The law aims to increase voter accessibility, particularly for those unable to vote during the week. However, the turnout varied significantly depending on the presence of competitive primaries. In heavily Democratic areas like Norfolk and Portsmouth, no voters showed up due to the lack of Democratic primaries on the ballot.
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Port Everglades Welcomes New Far East Cargo Service Enhancing Trade Routes

Port Everglades Welcomes New Far East Cargo Service Enhancing Trade Routes

Port Everglades Welcomes New Far East Cargo Service Enhancing Trade Routes
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FinCEN Alerts Financial Institutions to Fraud Schemes Targeting Federal Student Aid

FinCEN Alerts Financial Institutions to Fraud Schemes Targeting Federal Student Aid

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the Treasury Department has issued a warning about fraud schemes targeting federal student aid programs. These schemes involve the use of stolen identities and fraudulent documents to enroll 'ghost students' in educational institutions, thereby unlawfully obtaining federal student aid funds. Some fraudsters use synthetic identities, combining real and fake information, to bypass identity verification processes. The alert emphasizes the role of financial institutions in detecting and reporting suspicious activities related to these schemes.
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Indiana Woman Faces New Fraud Charge Amid Ongoing Legal Troubles

Indiana Woman Faces New Fraud Charge Amid Ongoing Legal Troubles

Katherine Jackson, a 42-year-old woman from Grabill, Indiana, is facing a new fraud charge related to an alleged vehicle purchase scam. Jackson is accused of taking $8,000 from a man under the pretense of helping him buy a car at a discounted price through her supposed dealership connections. The vehicle was never delivered, and the money was not returned. This charge adds to Jackson's existing legal issues, as she is already awaiting trial for fraud and neglect charges stemming from allegations that she falsely claimed her daughter was terminally ill to solicit donations and secure a Make-A-Wish trip.
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Giant Food Employee Charged in Alleged $9,865 Check-Cashing Fraud Scheme

Giant Food Employee Charged in Alleged $9,865 Check-Cashing Fraud Scheme

Giant Food Employee Charged in Alleged $9,865 Check-Cashing Fraud Scheme