FRAUD

National

U.S. seeks 15 years for Elizabeth Holmes over Theranos fraud

A jury convicted the 38-year-old on four counts of wire fraud and conspiracy in January. Each count carries a maximum 20-year prison term. Any sentence would likely be served concurrently.

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National

Trump, adult children sued by New York attorney general for fraud

Trump on Aug. 10 declined to answer questions in a lengthy, closed-door deposition at the office of the attorney general, invoking his constitutional right against self-incrimination more than 400 times.

September 21, 2022 11:59 AM

Local

Viral (but fake) Facebook post claims Mitchell's Daylight Donuts is giving out free boxes of doughnuts

The real business reminds patrons not to give out their information to anybody over the internet.

August 14, 2022 04:51 PM

South Dakota

Fraud and weak USDA oversight chip away at integrity of organic food industry

Cases of fraud or alleged fraud have caused uncertainty and mistrust among some consumers in an industry that relies largely on the honesty of producers, processors and packagers to maintain the integrity of the industry.

August 08, 2022 05:00 PM

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South Dakota

Two South Dakotans sentenced to prison for embezzling $40K from Standing Rock Sioux Tribe organizations

Despite the similarities in the case, the U.S. Attorney’s Office gave no indication that either case was connected to one another.

July 25, 2022 12:48 PM

By Hunter Dunteman

South Dakota

Former CorTrust branch manager sentenced to federal prison for loan scheme, ordered to repay $144k

Outtrim was given to ability to self-surrender by no later than Oct. 4, 2022.

July 05, 2022 03:00 PM

By Hunter Dunteman

Local

Texas seniors charged with exploiting over $100k, defrauding estate of disabled Tyndall man

Up until and continuing after the man's passing, a grand jury alleges two Texas seniors funneled the victim's money and property away from him.

June 09, 2022 07:00 PM

By Hunter Dunteman

Local

Better Business Bureau warns post-storm scammers may be active, provides tips to avoid falling victim

After Thursday's storm left behind widespread damage, the BBB offers guidance and advice to avoid falling victim to scams.

May 15, 2022 12:17 PM

By Source: Better Business Bureau

South Dakota

Miller woman ordered to pay over $20,000 to Massachusetts, Washington for COVID-19 unemployment fraud

As part of a larger scheme, the woman received and transferred unemployment funds across state lines and even as far as Ghana.

April 08, 2022 11:45 AM

By Hunter Dunteman

Local

Charges: Vermillion, Tabor women defrauded DSS of nearly $6,000 over 7 years

Both women pleaded not guilty during their arraignment on Nov. 2

November 09, 2021 01:50 PM

By Hunter Dunteman

Business

North Dakota cattle buyer faces felony theft charge for bounced check, owes millions in debts

Napoleon, North Dakota, cattle buyer Brian Gader faces numerous legal challenges, including a theft charge in a cattle deal, has lost his license to purchase cattle and is accused of failing to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in some cases. With debts in the millions, Gader, 65, says he is "working on" his issues.

October 11, 2021 07:00 AM

By Mikkel Pates

Local

Robert Blom pleads guilty to federal wire fraud, money laundering charges in feedlot scheme

Corsica man will face sentencing in November

August 10, 2021 02:59 PM

By Marcus Traxler

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National

U.S. Supreme Court restricts scope of computer fraud law

The justices, in a 6-3 decision authored by conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett, sided with former Cumming, Georgia police sergeant Nathan Van Buren in an appeal of his conviction under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, reversing a lower court ruling that had upheld a jury verdict against him.

June 02, 2021 11:18 PM

By Andrew Chung / Reuters