Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Financial Fraud News Update

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02/03/2026 07:00 AM EST

Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Lori Zeno, the former executive director of a legal services non-profit organization (the Organization), pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud for her role in a scheme to embezzle money from the Organization.  The proceeding was held before United States Chief Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon.  When sentenced, Zeno faces a maximum sentence of 20 years' imprisonment as well as restitution and monetary penalties.
02/03/2026 07:00 AM EST

Today the Department of Justice announced the launch of the CLEU remission fund to compensate victims of an alleged "pump-and-dump" investment fraud scheme that resulted in charges against seven individuals.
 

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