MARYLAND NEWS

A Baltimore plumber pleaded guilty to an extortion charge after he was charged with aiding a Baltimore Department of Public Works supervisor in a scheme to install and maintain services for private developers in exchange for cash. Baltimore Sun

An Annapolis political consultant was sentenced to three years in prison Friday for fraudulent scheme to solicit millions of dollars in contributions to scam-pacs. Source:CBS News Baltimore-WJZ

After the Fraud was Discovered, the Defendant Filed a Fraudulent Petition for Bankruptcy Which was Denied by the Bankruptcy Court. Source: U.S. Attorney District of Maryland

Admitted Using False Passports to Open “Drop Accounts” for a Money Laundering Conspiracy. Source: U.S. Attorney District of Maryland

The former delegate is facing federal honest services wire fraud and bribery charges for official actions allegedly taken on legislation related to medical marijuana, opioid therapy clinics, and liquor licenses. Source: U.S. Attorney District of Maryland

The Office of the State Prosecutor has charged ex-Baltimore Mayor Catherine E. Pugh with perjury for her failure to disclose her business interest in Healthy Holly, LLC on her financial disclosures during her services as a Maryland State Senator. Source: Maryland State Prosecutor

Christmas scammers targeting shoppers searching for deals & love. Source: WMAR Channel 2, Mallory Sofastaii

Former President Of Maryland-Based Transportation Company Found Guilty Of Federal Charges, Including Violating The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Executive Paid Bribes to a Russian Official So His Company Could Win Highly Sensitive Nuclear Fuel Transportation Contract. Source: U.S. Attorney District of Maryland

Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh Facing 11-Count Federal Indictment for Wire Fraud and Tax-Related Charges. Source: U.S. Attorney District of Maryland

Consumer Alert: Attorney General Warns Marylanders About “Community Development Block Grant” Scam. Source: Maryland Attorney General