Category: fraudulent

India Says It Uncovers Fraudulent Shell Companies With Chinese Links

MUMBAI—Indian authorities on Sunday said they had arrested a man who had masterminded the creation of many shell companies linked to China and appointed dummy directors to run the fraudulent businesses. The latest arrest was part of a larger probe launched by the federal government’s Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) against founders of shell companies…


Florida Man Accused of Obtaining $2.1 Million in COVID-19 Relief Loans Fraudulent Scheme

A Florida man has been charged with fraudulently obtaining $2.1 million in COVID-19 relief loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the Department of Justice announced on Dec. 29.  Valesky Barosy, 27, of Ft. Lauderdale appeared in federal magistrate court last week. Prosecutors claim that he submitted fraudulent loan applications on behalf of himself and his accomplices seeking more…


California Bar Owner Allegedly Sold Fraudulent COVID-19 Vaccination Cards

The owner of Old Corner Saloon in Clements, California, was arrested and charged for allegedly selling fake COVID-19 vaccine cards, California state officials announced Wednesday. California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) officials received a complaint that the saloon owner was selling fake vaccination cards and opened an investigation in April, according to the agency….