Recently, a federal judge issued a sentence in an embezzlement case from here in North Carolina.The case involved a 36-year-old woman who used to work as a utility supervisor for the city of Cherryville. Authorities alleged that, while the woman held this position,...
White Collar Crimes
North Carolina mayor accused of check crime
Recently, check crime allegations have been leveled against the mayor of a city here in North Carolina. The mayor in question is Bernita Sims, mayor of High Point. Authorities say that, in relation to an estate settlement, Sims wrote a check for $7,000 and gave it to...
Man accused of trading tattoos for EBT benefits faces charges
Some North Carolina residents depend on food stamps to feed their families. Yet, it isn't uncommon to read that someone allegedly misused their government benefits in order to obtain items such as alcohol, cigarettes, lottery tickets or other non-food items. However,...
Dispute leads to charges against North Carolina tribal leader
Facing white collar crime charges can be incredibly damaging to a person's personal and professional reputation -- even if he or she isn't convicted. This is why it's important to take these charges seriously and ensure that criminal proceedings are conducted...
North Carolina man arrested on securities fraud charges
Even in a slowly-recovering recession it seems that there ample numbers of people with millions to invest on highly risky ventures. That appears to be part of the scenario surrounding the arrest of a 66-year-old North Carolina man on securities fraud charges. Federal...
Secret Service aids North Carolina fraud investigation
Several people in North Carolina are facing fraud crime charges after an alleged counterfeiting ring was broken up. Authorities in Laurinburg, North Carolina, have arrested five people in connection with the alleged fraud after police were contacted by a retail store...
North Carolina man faces fraud charge after benefits application
Becoming disabled, even for a short period of time, is a significant event in anyone's life, and can bring a great deal of stress and financial hardship. On top of these types of concerns, one North Carolina man is now facing fraud charges after being accused of...
North Carolina woman accused of embezzlement, exploitation
When people are entrusted to care for elderly family members and the elderly person ends up being harmed in some way, people can immediately begin to jump to conclusions about someone's guilt or innocence. It's easy to suspect those who are entrusted with their care,...
North Carolina man accused of gaining lottery winnings by fraud
A North Carolina woman may have her lottery prize stripped away because of a potential fraud act committed by her husband. He has since been arrested and is facing accusations of illegally obtaining the lottery ticket from his place of work. Authorities believe the...
North Carolina fraud case: 4 arrested, 1 remains at large
If you have been charged with a crime, it is important to remember that a charge is merely an accusation - it is not a conviction. However, understanding your rights when facing charges is imperative and something that a group of North Carolina women may want to...