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. New Orleans Woman Guilty Of Cares Act Fraud 05/09/2025 08:00 AM EDT NEW ORLEANS – Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that BRANDON JARROW ("JARROW") (aka Brandi Jarrow), age 33, of New Orleans, pleaded guilty on May 8, 2025, before U.S. District Judge Jane Triche Milazzo to theft of government funds and to making false statements, related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).  Maryland Man Indicted for Wire Fraud, Theft of Government Property, and Failure to Disclose an Event 05/09/2025 08:00 AM EDT Baltimore, Maryland – A federal grand jury indicted Andrew Langford, 49, of Ft. Washington, Maryland, charging him with wire fraud, theft of government property, and failure to disclose an event.  Clermont Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Commit Bank Fraud 05/09/2025 08:00 AM EDT Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces that Carlos Calderon (56, Clermont) has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Calderon faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. Fort Wayne Man Ordered to Repay Funds From PPP Loan Fraud 05/09/2025 08:00 AM EDT Cincinnati man sentenced to more than 2 years in prison for federal fraud crimes 05/08/2025 08:00 AM EDT CINCINNATI – Yaw Mintah Afari, 47, of Cincinnati, was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 27 months in prison for fraud. He used a stolen identity for decades, compiling an extensive criminal record, getting married and fathering a child all under the assumed identity.  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