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Fraud

Crime

Financial Adviser Admits Role In $12 Million Trust Fund Scam

August 8, 2019 By The Associated Press 0

ALBANY – A 61-year-old lawyer and financial adviser has pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from the theft of $12 million from the family trusts of three sisters in upstate New York. The Times Union reports Thomas …

Crime

City Of Jamestown Woman Charged In Welfare Fraud Case

April 26, 2019 By News Staff 0

JAMESTOWN – The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Jamestown woman Wednesday after she allegedly received $1,467 in welfare benefits to which she was not entitled. Michelle Weltikol was charged with welfare fraud after she …

Crime

Couple Sentenced For Welfare, HEAP Fraud, Didn’t Report $350,000 In Income

March 29, 2019 Rory Pollaro 1

BUFFALO – A Western Southern Tier couple pled guilty to stealing subsidized HEAP funds and more than $8,000 in welfare benefits by concealing a six figure income, according to New York State Acting Welfare Inspector …

Government

State Cracks Down On Fraud And Abuse Of Programs

February 26, 2019 By News Staff 1

ALBANY – New York State officials are cracking down on tax relief fraud and abuse. New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday he is unveiling a comprehensive plan to crack down on those who …

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