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Uber Accuses Philadelphia Law Firm of Fraudulent Claims Scheme to Score Millions in Payouts

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — Uber is taking legal action against a personal injury law firm in an effort to combat what it describes as a fraudulent scheme to manipulate car accident claims for hefty payouts. The company’s complaint accused Simon & Simon PC, led by attorney Marc I. Simon, of orchestrating a conspiracy that involved several medical providers to inflate the value of personal injury cases. According to the lawsuit filed in federal court on Thursday, the law firm allegedly directed clients involved in minor vehicular incidents to seek emergency room treatment days or weeks after … Read more

Gurgaon Lawyer and Two Accomplices Arrested for Honeytrap and Extortion Scheme Targeting Elderly Man

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GURGAON, India — An advocate and two women were apprehended for allegedly extorting money from an elderly man through deceptive means. The police have identified the suspects as Kuldeep Malik, a lawyer, and two women, Asha and Kanchan, also known as Kritika. The incident came to light when the victim’s daughter filed a first information report (FIR). She claimed that her father, a widower, became acquainted with the two women after they initiated contact with him via missed calls, leading to subsequent conversations. The complaint stated that one of the women visited the victim’s home, … Read more

Los Angeles Lawyer Convicted of $2.1 Million Bribery Scheme Tied to Nigerian Oil Rights

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Los Angeles, California – A lawyer from the Los Angeles area has been convicted of accepting a $2.1 million bribe while acting as an officer in Nigeria’s state-owned oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). The jury found Paulinus Iheanacho Okoronkwo, also known as “Pollie,” guilty on multiple charges, which include transactional money laundering, tax evasion, and obstruction of justice. Okoronkwo, 58, of Valencia, specialized in immigration, family, and personal injury law at an office in Koreatown. Serving as general manager of the upstream division of the NNPC, he was responsible for overseeing the … Read more

California Lawyer Convicted for $2.1 Million Bribery Scheme Tied to Nigerian Oil Rights Negotiations

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A California jury has convicted an immigration and personal injury attorney for accepting a $2.1 million bribe. The case centered on the lawyer’s dealings with a Nigerian public official, in which he was accused of negotiating drilling rights under corrupt circumstances. The jury’s decision marks a significant step in a broader investigation into bribery and corruption. Prosecutors argued that the bribe was offered in exchange for favorable outcomes related to oil drilling, a lucrative endeavor in Nigeria’s energy sector. The attorney’s actions have raised concerns about the integrity of international business practices and the legality … Read more