Category Archives: Fraud & Theft Crimes

In July 2010, a Hartford woman was arrested for identity and property theft after using a stolen credit card at a local restaurant. During that time, she was also carrying with her three duffel bags containing stolen property from Hartford homes.

Law enforcement officials recently arrested a former Bayside Beverage Corporation employee for allegedly taking over $69,000 from the business. If convicted of the charges against him, the Boyne City man will likely be expected to repay all of the money, and could face jail time as well.

A former University of Michigan business administrator was arrested this month for allegedly embezzling over approximately $85,000 in computer equipment and other fraudulent purchases. If convicted, the suspect could spend up to 30 years in jail.

Although former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is currently serving jail time in a state prison after a 2008 criminal case, the federal government recently indicted him on 19 additional charges including tax fraud. If convicted of these crimes, Kilpatrick could spend decades behind bars.

In recent news, two separate instances of fraud have been reported involving food and convienience store owners trying to exploit the federally-run food-stamp program. In both cases, the suspects are accused of illegally obatining hundreds of thousands of dollars in their scheme, allowing customers to exchange food-stamps for cash and other items.

The Michigan Court of Appeals has granted a convicted murderer another shot at gaining his freedom. Michael George, 49, was found guilty of homicide based on the presentation of circumstantial evidence. However, new information discovered by George’s defense counsel shows not only that he may not be at fault, but that prosecution exhibited misconduct during the trial.