Tag Archives: fraud
Former BP Engineer Convicted of Obstructing Justice
In New Orleans today, there was a jury verdict after the U.S. Department of Justice charged Kurt Mix, a former BP engineer, of deleting hundreds of text messages from his iPhone, thereby thwarting the investigation of the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Although none of the top executives of BP have … Read More
California officials review rehab centers after reports of fraud
Officials in California are conducting a statewide review of drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers after reports of fraud surfaced. CNN and The Center for Investigative Reporting released joints reports stating that some rehab clinics have billed the state for patients who don’t show up, or for patients with no substance abuse problems. It is distressing when … Read More
“Buckets of Money” creator faces charges
Ray Lucia Sr., the creator of the retirement strategy called “Buckets of Money,” was charged by a judge with knowingly and fraudulently misleading potential investors. Lucia has promoted his investment plan for years, both in books and on his San Diego-based financial show. However, he claimed that he performed backtests, which are methodical calculations. But … Read More
Tax Preparer Accused of $1M in IRS Fraud
A tax preparer from Lemon Grove was arrested Monday in Arizona on suspicion of carrying out a scheme to steal Social Security numbers, file false tax returns and defraud the Internal Revenue Service, authorities reported. IRS agents took Cynthia Lozano, 31, into custody in Phoenix, where she will make her first appearance in federal court on … Read More
FBI arrests one-time CSUSM student-body candidate
Commentary by San Diego Criminal Defense Layer Sam Spital: “UT San Diego online edition on February 11, 2013 reported a former candidate for student body President, Matthew Weaver was arrested by the FBI for suspicion of wire fraud, a related charge and unauthorized use of a computer. The article revealed that user identities and passwords … Read More
Twin brothers accused of scamming local sports fans (Sam Spital)
COMMENTARY BY SAM SPITAL, SAN DIEGO CRIMINAL ATTORNEY: “KFMB Channel 8 CBS online news contains an article written on December 19, 2012 in which two 62 year old brothers were accused of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud. The story revealed a similar scam and their conviction in 1990 for group tours that were … Read More
Alleged Baby Funeral Scammers Arrested – Similar cases were reported in San Diego last year (Sam Spital)
COMMENTARY BY PROFESSIONAL LICENSE, INJURY and CRIMINAL ATTORNEY SAM SPITAL: “When individuals donate to charitable causes, the last thing they think about is what percentage of the money goes to the actual cause involved after deducting the administrative costs and commission or income to the solicitors seeking the donations. Sadly, the unsuspecting public almost uniformly does … Read More
Miami-Area Patient Broker Sentenced for Role in $200 Million Fraud Scheme
The amount of fraud and waste connected with the Medicare program is staggering. Not only are these dollars being taken away from the fund to use for patients that need and deserve care and treatment, but it is adding to and crippling the huge debt of the United States. It is inconceivable for the public … Read More