MARYLAND NEWS

A former U.S. Navy chief petty officer involved in the "Fat Leonard'' bribery scandal was sentenced Friday in San Diego to 27 months in federal prison. The officer from Maryland was one of 34 defendants charged in the scheme, which involved the bribery of Navy officials in exchange for helping Leonard Glenn "Fat Leonard'' Francis and his Singapore-based ship husbanding company, Glenn Defense Marine Asia, obtain classified military information to gain an edge over GDMA's competitors. Source: NBC-7, San Diego

The Attorney General’s Office has been notified that some voters have been called and asked to verify their Social Security Numbers in order to process their ballots. The Attorney General's office said this is a scam. Source: Maryland Attorney General

Collected Tens of Thousands of Dollars in Cash Payments by Falsely Telling the Victims that a Relative—Typically a Grandchild—Needed Money for Bail, Legal Fees, and Other Expenses. Source: US Attorney, District of Maryland

Since June, detectives from the Montgomery County Police – Fraud Unit have been investigating multiple reports of scammers texting or calling county residents and identifying themselves as either local or federal law enforcement officials. The police press release includes a recording of one of the scam calls. Source: Montgomery County Police

Executive Paid Bribes to a Russian Official So His Company Could Win Highly Sensitive Nuclear Fuel Transportation Contracts. Source: US Attorney, District of Maryland

One Defendant Also Allegedly “Swatted” a Maryland Residence. Source: US Attorney, District of Maryland

Public Official Received Money, Travel, and Sporting Event Tickets From A Maryland Company Receiving Over $25 Million in Government Business. Source: US Attorney, District of Maryland

Federal Prosecutors and Agents Work with State Authorities. Source US Attorney, District of Maryland

Maryland Auto’s Special Investigations Unit will focus their efforts on identifying the most common factors found in fraudulent policy applications and claims.The FBI projects that insurance fraud accounts for over $40 billion in costs annually. On average, U.S. families feel the impact of fraud through increased premiums of $400 to $700 per year.  Source: Maryland Auto Insurance

Received, Transported, and Stored Televisions Worth Approximately $1.6 Million. Source: US Attorney, District of Maryland