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You are subscribed to Financial Fraud news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Leominster Man Pleads Guilty to Theft of Government Funds, Bank Fraud and Money Laundering in Connection with Stolen $1,355,000 Tax Refund Check 01/16/2026 07:00 AM EST BOSTON – A Leominster man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to a scheme to steal $1,355,863 by depositing a forged tax refund check and then laundering the money using cashier's checks payable to shell companies. Jury Convicts Orlando Man Of Bank Fraud And Aggravated Identity Theft Involving COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Benefits 01/15/2026 07:00 AM EST Orlando, Florida – A federal jury has found Dexter Ray King (36, Orlando) guilty of bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. King faces a mandatory penalty of 2 years in federal prison for the aggravated identity theft and up to 30 years on each bank fraud count. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for April 7, 2026.  United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement.

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