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You are subscribed to Financial Fraud news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Stamford Man Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Tax Charges Related to Theft of More Than $28 Million from Mars, Inc. 09/11/2025 08:00 AM EDT PAUL R. STEED, 58, of Stamford, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to fraud and tax offenses stemming from his commission of multiple frauds against his former employer Mars, Inc. Former Fiscal Officer for Brooklyn Charity Sentenced to 21 Months' Imprisonment for Embezzlement 09/11/2025 08:00 AM EDT BROOKLYN, NY – Marcia Joseph was sentenced today by United States District Judge Eric N. Vitaliano in federal court in Brooklyn to 21 months' imprisonment for embezzling funds from her employer, a non-profit organization based in Brooklyn that provides employment and education services for those in need (the Non-Profit).  Joseph pleaded guilty to wire fraud in January 2024.  As part of her sentence, Joseph was also ordered to pay $2.3 million in restitution and forfeiture in the amount of $2.3 million.  St. Louis Lawyer Admits $379,900 Pandemic Fraud 09/11/2025 08:00 AM EDT John J. Diehl Jr. pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to one count of wire fraud. Oklahoma City Daycare Owner Convicted of Obstructing Audit and Embezzling Funds Meant for Childcare 09/11/2025 08:00 AM EDT

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