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Podcaster Jonathan Dupiton Arrested For Unemployment Fraud

Jonathan Dupiton has been arrested and sentenced to seven years in federal prison following a fraud conviction. The Atlanta-based podcaster, known for hosting “Rich and Unemployed,” was found guilty of using stolen identities to obtain millions of dollars in unemployment insurance benefits, according to officials. U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg detailed the case, which dates […]

Chase Bank Glitch Leaving People With Massive Debt For Checks That Their A**es Couldn’t Cash

If it sounds too good to be true, chances are very high it is. Opportunists and scammers are finding out the hard way that check fraud isn't wavy. The post Chase Bank Glitch Leaving People With Massive Debt For Checks That Their A**es Couldn’t Cash appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.

Carlos Watson & Ozy Media Found Gulty of Fraud

Carlos Watson and his now-defunct startup, Ozy Media, have been found guilty of fraud. 

Down Bad: Sean Kingston Booked On $1M Fraud Charges

Sean Kingston will now have to defend his name in a court of law. He has been booked on defrauding over $1 million dollars in goods. As reported by TMZ, the singer has some serious legal issues to deal with. His South Florida home was raided by police Thursday, May 23, where his mother Janice Turner […]

Marilyn Mosby Found Guilty, Facing A Decade In Prison

Former Baltimore County state attorney Marilyn Mosby was found guilty of perjury on Thursday in federal court. She faces a potential prison sentence of ten years and likely will lose her law license.

Sam Bankman-Fried Found Guilty In FTX Fraud Case

Sam Bankman-Fried could face over 100 years in prison according to federal sentencing guidelines, although experts expect less time.

Sam Bankman-Fried Found Guilty In FTX Fraud Case

Sam Bankman-Fried could face over 100 years in prison according to federal sentencing guidelines, although experts expect less time.

Brittish Williams Sentenced To 4 Years In Prison For Fraud

Basketball Wives star Brittish Williams is learning the hard way that if you do the crime, you're going to have to do time.

DJ Envy Will Provide Information Related To Cesar Pina Case

DJ Envy shared a statement via his attorney, stating that he would assist authorities in providing information in the Cesar Pina fraud case.

Herschel Walker Solicited Funds From Donors In Campaign Scam

Herschel Walker reportedly took hundreds of thousands of dollars from rich donors for his failed Senate campaign for his own use. The post Herschel Walker Solicited Funds From Donors In Campaign Scam appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.

Convicted Fraudster Billy McFarland Promises To Bring Back Frye Festival

Billy McFarland, the convicted con man behind the troubled Fyre Festival, is promising to bring the event back to the masses. The post Convicted Fraudster Billy McFarland Promises To Bring Back Frye Festival appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.

Ozy Media Founder Carlos Watson Arrested & Charged With Securities Fraud

Carlos Watson, the founder of Ozy Media, was arrested Thursday (Feb. 23) and charged with securities fraud. The post Ozy Media Founder Carlos Watson Arrested & Charged With Securities Fraud appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.