Embezzling

Luxury and Lies: Toronto Lawyer Couple Jailed for Embezzling Millions from Clients

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Toronto, Canada – A Toronto courtroom witnessed dramatic scenes as a once-revered real estate lawyer, Singa Bui, faced the consequences of her extravagant fraud. Bui was handed a 20-day prison sentence for contempt of court on Friday, the latest development in a saga involving the theft of millions from clients to fund a lavish lifestyle. The sentencing occurred in front of her husband, Nicholas Cartel, and her mother, who observed silently from the gallery. Ontario Superior Court Justice William Chalmers articulated that Bui had “consistently ignored court orders” and only complied under the threat of … Read more

Florida Lawyer Accused of Embezzling Over $1.5 Million from Pennsylvania Siblings’ Trust Fund, Authorities Say

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Tampa, Fla. — A Florida attorney has been accused of misappropriating more than $1.5 million from a trust fund established for a group of Pennsylvania siblings, according to local authorities. The alleged embezzlement has shaken the small community where the beneficiaries reside, with many questioning how such a breach of trust could have occurred. The sheriff’s office revealed that the lawyer, who was tasked with managing the financial asset intended to support the education and welfare of three siblings, reportedly diverted funds for personal use over the course of several years. The details of the … Read more

Justice Served: Former Attorney Convicted for Embezzling Millions from Clients

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New York – A former attorney, now disbarred, was convicted on Thursday of misappropriating millions of dollars from the settlements of clients he represented in personal injury cases. The jury in the federal court found the lawyer guilty of various charges, including wire fraud and theft of government funds, after a trial that exposed a decade-long scheme defrauding clients, many of whom were physically impaired or financially vulnerable. Prosecutors argued that the attorney, whose name has not been released, betrayed the trust placed in him by clients seeking justice and compensation for injuries sustained through … Read more

Disgraced Celebrity Lawyer Tom Girardi Accused of Embezzling Millions from Clients

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Los Angeles — Disgraced celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi faces severe accusations of embezzling millions of dollars from clients, casting a dark shadow over what was once a storied career in the legal profession. Girardi, famed for handling major lawsuits against corporations, is now at the center of legal and ethical investigations. Girardi’s former law firm, Girardi Keese, was renowned for winning significant settlements, notably securing a multi-million-dollar settlement in a pollution case depicted in the movie “Erin Brockovich.” However, his reputation began to unravel as allegations surfaced that he had misappropriated funds meant for clients, … Read more