Financial Fraud News Update

Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to Financial Fraud news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Hampton landlord racially harassed and evicted tenants, then used their identities to defraud COVID relief programs 07/31/2024 08:00 AM EDT David L. Merryman, 59, of Hampton, pled guilty today to wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and race-based interference with housing and employment for racially harassing and evicting tenants and using their identities to defraud COVID relief programs. Maryland Woman Pleads Guilty for Role in Million Dollar Fraud Scheme at New Orleans Marine Forces Reserve Facility 07/31/2024 08:00 AM EDT NEW ORLEANS – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that KAMILA HORAKOVA DUDLEY ("DUDLEY"), age 43, of Silver Spring, Maryland, pled guilty on July 30, 2024, before United States District Judge Greg G. Guidry to misprision of a felony, namely, wire fraud, in violation of Title18, United States Code, Section 4.  Florida Businessman Charged With Bankruptcy Offenses 07/31/2024 08:00 AM EDT Orlando, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging David Ingram (72, Sanford) with four counts of making false declarations on bankruptcy forms and one count of making a false oath or account during a bankruptcy proceeding. If convicted on all counts, Ingram faces a maximum penalty of 25 years in federal prison. Weston Man Sentenced to 21 Months in Federal Prison for $890K Embezzlement Scheme 07/31/2024 08:00 AM EDT CHARLES M. AMEER, 65, of Weston, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to 21 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for embezzling $890,000.  Judge Underhill ordered Ameer to perform 150 hours of community service while on supervised release. Mississippi Man Pleads Guilty To Firearm And Counterfeiting Charges 07/31/2024 08:00 AM EDT Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Bryan Lyndell Chapman (26, Mississippi) has pleaded guilty to manufacturing counterfeit Federal Reserve notes and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Chapman faces up to 20 years in federal prison on the counterfeiting charge, up to 15 years' imprisonment on the firearm charge, and payment of restitution to the victims he defrauded. As part of the plea agreement, Chapman has agreed to forfeit a Bushmaster pistol, ammunition, and a printer, all traceable to his offenses. Chapman was arrested on February 26, 2024, and ordered detained. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for November 26, 2024. You have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the Offices of the United States Attorneys website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20530 · 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes. Manage your Subscriptions | Department of Justice Privacy Policy  | GovDelivery Privacy Policy Follow the Offices of the United States Attorneys on Twitter: @USAttorneys