MARYLAND NEWS

2 nominated to become Maryland prosecutor who investigates political corruption. Source: Baltimore Sun

Police | Maryland Live Casino And Hotel Employee Stole Over $14K By Printing Fake Vouchers. Source: CBS Baltimore

Md. man sentenced for role in $396 million investment fraud case. Source: WTOP

Maryland judge won’t free Israeli woman before sentencing for fraud. Source: Baltimore Sun

Feds: Ex-Maryland Del. Tawanna Gaines set up years-long scheme to use campaign funds for personal gain. Source: CNN

The Sept. issue of Fraud Magazine mentions a University of Baltimore study that estimates marketers are expected to lose $1.3 billion this year in online ad spending because of fake influencers and followers. Source: University of Baltimore press release.

A Maryland political consultant has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with a scheme to solicit millions in contributions through “scam” political action committees that were portrayed as supporting candidates and other causes, federal prosecutors said. Source: Washington Post.

Former Union Treasurer Sentenced To 2 Years In Federal Prison For Embezzling At Least $82,000 In Union Funds. Source: DOJ Maryland.

Ex-White House aide defends self on witness stand in post-Katrina immigration fraud trial.  Source: WWL-TV, Channel 4 New Orleans.

A Maryland man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for his role in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors out of more than $20 million.  Source: NBC Washington.