Sep 18, 2023 | White Collar Crime
Chilivis Grubman attorneys continue to highlight the government’s enforcement efforts regarding alleged COVID-19 fraud. The DOJ just announced that two New York brothers, Larry Jordan and Sutukh El, aka Curtis Jordan, aka Hugo Hurt, aka Hugo Hermes Hurtington, have...
Aug 17, 2023 | White Collar Crime
On August 4, 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the conviction of a doctor involved in a COVID-19 healthcare fraud scheme. The case highlights the abuse of government programs during the COVID-19 pandemic and the government’s continued its efforts...
Aug 17, 2023 | White Collar Crime
While the world grappled with the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, government relief programs were a beacon of hope for businesses struggling to survive. Aside from discussion related to most recent COVID-19 variants, the COVID-19 pandemic is...
Aug 17, 2023 | White Collar Crime
The DOJ announced that former NBA player, Terrence Williams, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a health care fraud scheme. Williams previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care and wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. According...
Aug 2, 2023 | White Collar Crime
On July 31, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Leon Haynes, a tax preparer from Teaneck, New Jersey, was arrested for fraudulently seeking over $124,000,000 from the IRS by filing over 1,000 tax returns falsely claiming COVID-19-related employment tax...
Jul 12, 2023 | White Collar Crime
The DOJ just announced that a complaint for permanent injunction has been filed against Diane Shontae Williams and her business, Dream& Memories Professional Planning Services (D&M), in the Eastern District of Missouri. The Complaint seeks to enjoin Williams,...