Former Pa. Sen. Vince Fumo, convicted on fraud charges, starts 4½-year federal prison termPHILADELPHIA — A former Pennsylvania state senator convicted on fraud charges has reported to federal prison in Kentucky. Major fraud allegations double in Afghanistan’s presidential voteKABUL — Major fraud complaints in the Afghan presidential election surged Sunday to nearly 700, raising concern that the volume of cases that must be investigated will delay announcement of a winner and formation of a new government. Former Pa. state senator, convicted on fraud charges, headed to federal prison MondayPHILADELPHIA — A former Pennsylvania state senator convicted on fraud charges is scheduled to report to federal prison in Kentucky on Monday. Major fraud allegations top 500 in Afghanistan’s presidential vote, complaints group saysKABUL — Major allegations of fraud in Afghanistan’s presidential election have topped 500, more than doubling the figure investigators reported just two days earlier, officials said Sunday. Major fraud allegations top 550 in Afghanistan’s presidential election, commission saysKABUL — Major allegations of fraud in Afghanistan’s presidential election have topped 550, more than doubling the last figure reported by the commission investigating accusations, officials said Sunday. Afghan Electoral Complaints Commission says major fraud allegation now top 550KABUL — Major allegations of fraud in Afghanistan’s presidential election topped 550 by Sunday, more than doubling the figure investigators reported just two days earlier, officials said. Karzai widens lead in Afghan election race, still short of majority needed to avoid run-offKABUL — President Hamid Karzai widened his lead over his main challenger in election returns released Saturday, creeping toward the 50 percent mark that would enable him to avoid a run-off in the divisive presidential contest. 2 officials in Texas go after the big state benefactor in ExxonDALLAS — A pair of elected officials in Texas is going after Exxon Mobil, a name synonymous with the state, for allegedly stuffing abandoned oil wells with piles of junk, sludge and tools so other companies could not drill in the same places. Ex-Stanford exec plea deal reveals new details about alleged $7 billion fraudHOUSTON — The former finance chief for jailed Texas financier R. Allen Stanford said his boss created a business empire where blood oaths were taken to secure loyalty, bribes were paid from a secret Swiss bank account and investor profits were more fiction than financial genius. Jailed financier Stanford taken to hospital, ex-CFO Davis pleads guilty in massive fraudHOUSTON — Texas financier R. Allen Stanford, jailed on charges of bilking investors out of $7 billion, was hospitalized Thursday with an irregular heartbeat and high pulse, just hours before his ex-finance chief became the first person to plead guilty in the case. Police accuse Brazil TV crime show host of attempting to kill federal judgeBRASILIA, Brazil — A lead prosecutor on Wednesday accused a television crime show host of attempting to have a federal judge assassinated, adding to allegations that he set up killings to boost his TV ratings. Prominent Democratic fundraiser leaves jail for house arrest in his $20M NYC apartmentNEW YORK — A prominent fundraiser for President Barack Obama, Hillary Rodham Clinton and other top Democrats left jail Wednesday for his $20 million Manhattan apartment, where he will remain under house arrest. NY investment banker and prominent fundraiser charged with fraud leaves jail for his $20M homeNEW YORK — A prominent fundraiser for President Barack Obama, Hillary Rodham Clinton and other top Democrats has left jail for his $20 million Manhattan apartment. Investment banker who worked as Clinton fundraiser accused of faking documents for $74M loanNEW YORK — An investment banker who has served as a key fundraiser for Bill and Hillary Clinton and other top Democrats was arrested Tuesday on charges he lied to Citibank to get a $74 million loan. NY feds: Investment banker faked documents to get $74 million Citibank loanNEW YORK — Federal authorities in New York have arrested an investment banker on charges he lied to Citibank to get a $74 million loan. Calif. hedge fund manager pleads guilty to investment fraud, cheating family out of $25MLOS ANGELES — The founder and manager of two Beverly Hills hedge funds has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges. 10 states’ top prosecutors, 4 federal agencies form task force to combat mortgage fraudOLYMPIA, Wash. — Ten state attorneys general and four federal agencies are forming a task force to combat mortgage fraud. Afghan minister claims big win for Karzai as election game heats up ahead of official resultsKABUL — One of President Hamid Karzai’s ministers is claiming that the president has won an overwhelming re-election victory, a claim that comes one day before the first preliminary election results are released and weeks before a winner is officially declared. Vote counters claim algorithms and computers will catch election fraud in medieval AfghanistanKABUL — In a largely illiterate country where donkeys delivered ballots to remote areas, Afghan officials say they are confident that algorithms, double-blind computer entries and other modern methods will catch 90 percent of the fraud from last week’s presidential election. Former Pa. judges in juvenile detention kickbacks case lose bid to keep fraud plea in placeALLENTOWN, Pa. — Two former Pennsylvania judges who pleaded guilty to fraud have lost their bid to keep their plea agreement in place. Analysis: Fraud cases threaten US strategy in AfghanistanKABUL — Fraud allegations have cast doubt over the Afghan presidential election and threaten to undermine President Barack Obama’s Afghan strategy, at a time when casualties are rising and the top U.S. military officer acknowledges the situation is deteriorating. Afghan vote fraud allegations mount, threatening credibility of electionKABUL — The outcry over alleged vote fraud in Afghanistan’s election escalated Sunday, with President Hamid Karzai’s chief opponent charging that turnout figures were padded and the chief fraud investigator saying some of the allegations were serious enough to influence the outcome if true. Afghan commission says fraud complaints extensive enough to sway results of presidential voteKABUL — Charges of fraud in Afghanistan’s presidential election are extensive enough that they could sway the final result, and the number is likely to grow, the commission investigating complaints said Sunday. Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah accuses incumbent Karzai of ‘rigging’ electionKABUL — President Hamid Karzai’s leading challenger accused him of using the Afghan state to “rig” this week’s election and detailed allegations of cheating by government officials in an interview Saturday with The Associated Press. Judge dismisses workers comp case against AIG, second suit to continueDES MOINES, Iowa — A federal judge has thrown out one lawsuit against American International Group Inc. alleging it defrauded about 600 workers compensation insurance companies but another case, which is seeking class-action status, will move forward. Karzai and Abdullah both claim lead as counting begins after Afghan presidential electionKABUL — Both main candidates for Afghan president claimed to be ahead Friday after an election marred by violence, spotty turnout and fraud allegations — threatening U.S. hopes for Afghans to come together to combat the challenges of Taliban insurgency, corruption and poverty. Combating climate change creates new kind of crime: Carbon crooks can cash in on credit tradeAMSTERDAM — Customs agents this week arrested nine people in the London area suspected of a multimillion dollar fraud in trading carbon permits, bringing attention to a rich new field for crime sprung from the fight against climate change. 4 Katrina evacuees helped by “Oprah’s Angel Network” charged with fraud over FEMA assistanceHOUSTON — Four Hurricane Katrina evacuees are charged with wrongfully obtaining federal rental assistance after buying new homes financed by the “Oprah’s Angel Network” charity, authorities announced Wednesday. California man accused of cheating state workers compensation fund out of $1.4 millionLOS ANGELES — A Southern California man was charged with insurance fraud Wednesday on accusations that he bilked the state’s workers compensation fund out of $1.4 million. Former ACORN field director in Las Vegas to testify against group in voter fraud probeLAS VEGAS — A former Las Vegas director for a political advocacy group accused of illegally paying canvassers to register voters during last year’s presidential campaign has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge and agreed to testify against the group and another employee. |
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