Embezzlement

High-Stakes Trial Wraps Up as Santa Barbara PI Faces Embezzlement Charges Linked to Elder Heiress’s Fortune

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — In a high-profile court case that has captivated the local community, closing arguments were presented Monday against Craig Case, a former private investigator and local TV personality, facing charges of embezzling almost $700,000 from a deceased 94-year-old heiress. The trial, unfolding in the Santa Barbara County Superior Court, has exposed a tangled saga of alleged financial abuse and deception. Craig Case, once known for his appearances on the self-produced TV show “The Inn Crowd,” faced allegations as severe as grand theft, financial elder abuse, and money laundering, brought forth by the … Read more

Paris Probes Ex-Lebanese Bank Chief’s Son and Attorney in Public Funds Embezzlement Scandal

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Paris, France – A sweeping investigation into alleged corruption involving former Lebanese Central Bank chief Riad Salameh has extended its reach, implicating his son, Nady Salameh, and his lawyer, Marwan Issa El Khoury, in related financial crimes. The former governor and his associates are accused of engaging in a systematic scheme to embezzle public funds, a situation that has repercussions for Lebanon’s already struggling economy. In December and January, French authorities formally placed Nady Salameh and El Khoury under investigation as part of an ongoing inquiry into the corruption allegations. This legal move signals intensified … Read more

From Lawmaker to Lawbreaker: Former Connecticut Senate Lawyer Advocates for Reform After Serving Time for Embezzlement

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HARTFORD, Conn. — Michael J. Cronin, once a prominent attorney for the Connecticut Senate Republicans, has transitioned from legislative influencer to a vocal advocate for reform after serving three months in prison for embezzling over $250,000. Cronin, who played a vital role in shaping key legislative measures, including the state budget and criminal justice reforms, confessed to misappropriating funds over a six-year span, an act that sent shockwaves through the state’s political community. Cronin’s role as the top lawyer involved rigorous negotiations over pivotal legislation, where he was known for his legal acumen and expertise … Read more

Prominent Lawyer and Wife Nabbed While Allegedly Fleeing Country Amid Multi-Million Baht Embezzlement Scandal

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Chachoengsao, Thailand — Notorious lawyer Sittha Biabungkerd and his wife, Pathitta, were apprehended by Crime Suppression Division (CSD) officers on Thursday amid allegations of a 71-million-baht ($2.1 million) embezzlement scheme. The couple was detained around noon as they allegedly attempted to flee the country, with police intercepting them on a route believed to lead to the Cambodian border. Authorities stated that the Biabungkerds were caught in the Bang Khla district of Chachoengsao as they traveled in their luxury vehicle. Sittha and his wife were reportedly making their escape to Sa Kaew, a district known for … Read more