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Enron Broadband Executive Finally Sentenced

reuters.com | 9/30/09 | suspect:  Joseph Hirko

A former executive with Enron, the energy company that collapsed in 2001 over an accounting scandal, was sentenced to 16 months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud.

Beverage Maker Accused of Financial Statement Fraud

ap.google.com | 9/30/09 | $806 million | suspect:  Gregory Podlucky

A federal grand jury accused the former chief executive officer of a defunct soft-drink-maker and four others connected to the company of perpetrating an $806 million bank fraud, much of which went to the ex-CEO and his family.

International Fugitive Returned to CA for Mortgage Fraud Scheme

ap.google.com | 9/28/09 | $100 million | suspect:  Garret Griffith Gililland III

A 28-year-old Sacramento man who led authorities on an international manhunt has been returned to California to face federal charges in an alleged mortgage fraud scheme.

Political Fundraiser Involved in Potential Bank Fraud

bloomberg.com | 9/28/09 |$290 million | suspect:  Shahin Kashanchi and Hassan Nemazee

The brother-in-law of Hassan Nemazee, a top political fundraiser for democratic candidates, was arrested on charges that he helped defraud Citigroup Inc. and HSBC Holdings PLC of tens of millions of dollars.

Seattle Rotary Bookeeper Charged in Fraudulent Check Scheme

bizjournals.com | 9/25/09 | $350,000 | suspect:  Susan Kinney

A former bookkeeper for Seattle Rotary was charged Wednesday with embezzling more than $350,000 from the chapter’s charitable giving foundation.

Stanford Gets Champagne Defense on Beer Budget as Public Pays

bloomberg.com | 9/25/09 | suspect:  Allen Stanford

Allen Stanford, the Texas financier accused of leading a $7 billion fraud, will be defended by some of Houston’s most talented lawyers at taxpayer expense.

School District Accountant Accused in Elaborate Refund Scheme

twincities.com | 9/25/09 | $81,000 | suspect:  James Elwood
A St. Paul Public Schools employee started tapping district funds three years ago to pay his home energy bills and wound up stealing more than $81,000 in an elaborate refund scheme.

CA Mall Owner Accused of Insurance Fraud

dailydemocrat.com | 9/23/09 | suspect:  Raymond Arjmand

The Gateway Fashion Mall here changed hands in 2006 for $13.25 million. Since then, tenants have left and owner Raymond Arjmand faces fraud accusations in lawsuits involving his California properties and in Bismarck.

Bank Embezzlement Spans 13 Years

sdbj.com | 9/23/09 |$1.5 million |  suspect:  Leticia Figuarcion

A former employee of USA Federal Credit Union was sentenced Sept. 21 to 38 months in prison for embezzling about $1.5 million over 13 years from the institution’s branch in Japan, said the U.S. attorney’s office in San Diego.

Former Art-Fair Treasurer Charged With Embezzlement

theindychannel.com | 9/22/09 | $400,000 | suspect:  Brandon Benker

The former volunteer treasurer of the Penrod Art Fair was charged Thursday with embezzling nearly $400,000.