Gov. Mike Braun signs executive order creating fraud prevention council
The new Indiana Council on Fraud Detection and Prevention is expected to focus on federally funded programs administered by state agencies like Medicaid, SNAP and WIC.
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Federal criminal case against former Celadon Group executives dismissed
On Thursday, Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson granted prosecutors’ request to dismiss the charges against Celadon’s former president and chief operating officer, Eric Meek, and its former chief financial officer, Bobby Peavler.
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Former Indianapolis post office manager charged with mail theft
Prosecutors say the former customer service manager at the New Augusta Post Office branch on Indianapolis’ northwest side stole $1.7 million in checks from mail that arrived at the branch in 2020 and 2021.
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Criminal case against former Celadon execs headed for court
A four-week fraud trial is scheduled to begin Feb. 22 for Celadon’s former president and chief operating officer, Eric Meek, 41, and its former chief financial officer, Bobby Peavler, 42.
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Carmel-based firm uncovers three separate cases of employee fraud
Maria Caceres, a former employee of Seven Corners Inc., stands accused of defrauding the travel insurer by submitting false claims—the third employee to face such charges within two years in separate cases.
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Guilty plea made in Ponzi scheme that bilked investors of $380M
Drive Planning operated an office in Fishers that was overseen by former managing partner Gerardo Linarducci, who is facing civil fraud charges from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and multiple lawsuits from investors.
Indianapolis man faces fraud charges from SEC in alleged $300M Drive Planning Ponzi scheme
Gerry Linarducci, former managing director of Drive Planning LLC, faces charges related to an alleged scheme to defraud real estate investors in Indiana and nationwide.
Former nonprofit exec gets 33 months in prison, ordered to repay more than $2M
Authorities said the woman diverted company funds to pay personal expenses, such as credit card bills, golf equipment, wine and luxury travel, including an 11-day stay at the Four Seasons in Hawaii.
Carmel man faces 2 federal charges in complex fraud case
Jordan Chirico is facing both criminal charges and civil litigation over his alleged connections to what authorities describe as a $200-million-plus Ponzi scheme.
Indianapolis gas station owners accuse partner of embezzling at least $1M
Two owners of a gas station and convenience store in downtown Indianapolis have filed a lawsuit against another partner.
Owner of Indianapolis treatment center charged in $2.7M Medicaid fraud case
Kevin Calvert, 57, was charged with 43 counts of Medicaid fraud and an additional count of theft following an investigation by the attorney general’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
Former IU basketball player arrested on charges of fraud, theft in Hamilton County
The former Indiana University guard was arrested this week by the Carmel Police Department on one count each of theft and fraud of amounts between $750 and $50,000.
Former credit union manager indicted on fraud charges
The former manager of a credit union branch in Indianapolis has been charged after investigators say she stole more than $350,000 from customer accounts.
Indianapolis CPA sentenced to federal prison for defrauding IRS of at least $2.5M
Jason L. Crace entered a guilty plea for assisting in the preparation of false tax returns on behalf of clients who participated in an illegal tax shelter.
Carmel-based hedge fund sues international crypto company for alleged fraud
The lawsuit claims the crypto venture company lied about how much money it had raised in order to persuade the fund to also invest.
Investors who lost millions to pickleball entrepreneur will be able to pursue repayment
Federal officials said Rodney Grubbs had solicited millions of dollars in investments from pickleball players and enthusiasts across the country, offering promissory notes with “guaranteed” interest rates of 10% or higher.
Criminal, civil charges dismissed against Noblesville Bitcoin exchange operator
The operator of AurumXchange, a virtual currency exchange, had been charged with five counts of money laundering and two counts of willfully failing to file a tax return.
State sues Marion County Fair Board leader for allegedly misusing public funds
The lawsuit alleges Cindy Mowery, the board president, used Marion County Fair Board money to pay painters for work done at her home.
Former CEO of Tindley charter schools admits to defrauding network of nearly $1M
Brian Metcalf, who led the charter network from July 2019 through December 2022, pleaded guilty to two of the nine counts of wire fraud outlined in an indictment filed in 2023.
Virtual school officials used money for students on political donations instead, prosecutors say
Leaders of the Indiana Virtual School and Indiana Virtual Pathways Academy face both federal and state cases in which they’re accused of defrauding the state of millions of dollars.
Greenwood man pleads guilty, gets 10 years in prison for $3M fraud schemes
James Henley, 35, pleaded guilty to multiple charges in the schemes, including money laundering, aggravated identity theft and wire fraud.
Woman sentenced following guilty plea in $1M employer theft case
A former employee of a Greenfield-based contracting business has been sentenced to 30 months in prison on charges that she defrauded her former employer out of more than $1 million.
Federal court orders Indianapolis business to cease preparing tax returns
A federal investigation into Juan Santiago’s activities revealed an alleged “recurring pattern of fraudulent tax preparation practices.”
Two former Indiana correctional officers sentenced for stealing inmates’ identities
The pair stole at least five inmates’ personally identifiable information, including names, dates of birth, and social security numbers, authorities said. They were accused of using the stolen identities to open at least nine accounts at various Indiana banks using fraudulent passports.