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Eleven Maryland defendants facing federal charges relating to unemployment fraud scheme with more than $1.6 million in losses

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A federal grand jury has returned a superseding indictment adding two new defendants to the nine defendants previously charged in relation to a Maryland and California unemployment insurance fraud scheme. The superseding indictment charges the defendants with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and stealing a post office key. The superseding indictment was returned on […]

Baltimore County business owner sentenced to prison for fraudulently obtaining federally insured loans

Posted on September 17, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County business owner has been sentenced to federal prison for fraudulently obtaining federally insured loans to sell two Baltimore properties he owned. U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Philip Abramowitz, 50, of Pikesville, to one year in federal prison and one year of home detention, followed by three years of supervised release, for a wire fraud […]

Four Maryland residents facing federal indictment for CARES Act COVID-19 unemployment fraud scheme with over $3 million in losses

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging four Maryland residents with federal conspiracy and wire fraud charges related to a CARES Act unemployment insurance fraud scheme with more than $3 million in losses. The indictment was returned on July 13, 2022, and unsealed this week upon the arrests of the defendants. Charged in the indictment are: Tyshawna […]

WMCCA: Vote NO to Bill 41-22

Posted on June 27, 2022 by News Desk

NOTE: The following is a letter to the editor from White Marsh-Cowenton Community Association President Heather Patti. On Tuesday evening, June 28th, the Baltimore County Council will vote on Bill 41-22, a Bill that would allow the County Administrative Officer the discretion to waive Developer’s Fees. Recall for a moment that Baltimore County’s Inspector General found that Baltimore County had […]

Baltimore County Commission on Ethics and Accountability to hold first meeting

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD – The Baltimore County Blue Ribbon Commission on Ethics and Accountability will hold its first meeting on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at 5:30 p.m., via Zoom. The Commission was created by County Executive Johnny Olszewski to study Baltimore County’s existing ethics laws and laws concerning the Office of Inspector General, and provide recommendations to ensure existing policies align […]

Nigerian national sentenced to over four years in prison for conspiring with Middle River man to commit identity theft, mail fraud

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A Nigerian national has been sentenced to prison for his part in a Maryland identity theft and mail fraud conspiracy. U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake has sentenced Samson A. Oguntuyi, 29, of Atlanta, Georgia, to 54 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for conspiracy to commit bank fraud and mail fraud, bank fraud, […]

Kingsville CEO admits to bribing Aberdeen Proving Ground biochemist researcher in exchange for government contracts

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A Kingsville CEO has pleaded guilty to bribing a researcher at Aberdeen Proving Ground in exchange for government contracts. John R. Conigliaro, 60, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to bribe a public official. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron; Special Agent in Charge Thomas J. Sobocinski of the […]

Associate Medical Director of Baltimore County pain management practice sentenced to federal prison for accepting kick-backs