Consequences of tax fraud
It will cost you more than a guilty conscience if you’re misleading on your tax return. News 25’s Victoria Bailey spent the day with a certified tax preparer to find out just what that means. "They're just waiting on you…
Fraud
Former Harrison County deputy tax collector enters guilty plea
This morning former Harrison County Deputy Tax Collector Denise Gill pleaded guilty in a Gulfport courtroom to one felony count of fraud for submitting false travel vouchers and collecting mileage reimbursements from the county. Gill claimed she traveled between the…
2 men accused of gluing winning numbers onto lotto ticket
By Associated Press FLOWOOD, Miss. (AP) — Authorities in Mississippi say two men attempted to scam the state lottery commission by submitting a losing ticket that had the winning numbers glued onto it. News outlets report 47-year-old Odis Latham and…
Biloxi police warn about fraud attempt
Biloxi police are warning residents of an attempted fraud scheme involving people posed as Biloxi police officers attempting to collect ‘unpaid fines.’ In a public service announcement released this afternoon, police stated ‘individuals contacted citizens stating they were officers from…
Auditors Arrest Harrison County Assistant Tax Collector
Today State Auditor Shad White announced Special Agents from his office have arrested Harrison County Assistant Tax Collector Denise Gill after she was indicted on four counts of submitting false statements to defraud the government by a grand jury assembled…
Two physicians and two registered nurses indicted in Ocean Springs compounding pharmacy fraud scheme
Two Mississippi-licensed physicians and two Mississippi-licensed registered nurses were charged in an indictment unsealed today for their roles in a multi-million dollar scheme to defraud TRICARE, the health care benefit program serving U.S. military, veterans and their respective family members,…
Woman faces embezzlement charges for rigging slots
A former Silver Slipper employee is facing felony embezzlement charges for rigging slot machines and taking money from fake jackpots. The casino has filed a lawsuit against 28-year-old Geovoni Reese after firing her in 2017. The civil suit in Hancock…
Arrested for fraud in Bay St. Louis
Two people were arrested after a complaint of fraudulent checks and transactions in Bay St. Louis. Thirty-one year-old Eric Ersan Yurttas and 66-year-old Enimia Charlotta Pohl both of Pass Christian were charged with one count of felony false pretense. Yurttas…
Card shimming could be the new card skimming
You’ve probably heard of ‘skimming’ where thieves use a small device to steal credit card information from a credit or debit card transaction. Now, officials are warning the public to look out for ‘shimming.’ It’s very similar to skimming, but…
How to check for card skimmers at gas stations
Biloxi police found credit card skimmers at the Love's gas station on Cedar Lake Road on Monday. An employee was doing a routine maintenance check on the pumps and found the skimming devices on two separate pumps. Biloxi police believe…
Man sentenced for credit card skimming device
An illegal alien from Brazil is sentenced to 39 months in federal prison for fraud in connection with a credit card skimming device found on a Gulfport ATM. Back in December 2017, officers stopped 31-year-old Claudio Ferreira and two co-defendants…
Gulf Coast Insurance fraud
Four homeowners with Gulf Coast Insurance in Jackson County have been victims of home insurance fraud. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the complaints. No charges have been filed, but the department advised the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office and…
Card skimmers reported at Harrison County gas stations
Last week, Jackson County officials warned the community about credit card skimmers after finding one at a local gas station. Now, Harrison County residents are reporting they are also victims of the devices. One woman says her husband received a…
Federal judge orders Coast doctor to remain in jail
A doctor from the Gulf Coast is facing several charges of fraud and will remain behind bars until his sentencing hearing on May 22nd. Seventy-eight year-old Dr. Albert Diaz could be sentenced to eight to ten years in prison on…
Found guilty for pharmacy fraud scheme
A Biloxi physician has been found guilty by a federal jury for taking part in a near three million dollar pharmacy fraud scheme. Seventy-eight year-old Albert Diaz, an obstetrician and gynecologist from Ocean Springs, has been convicted of one count…
Former Pascagoula star sentenced to prison
A former Pascagoula and University of Florida quarterback was sentenced to three months in prison for his involvement in a $20 million healthcare fraud conspiracy orchestrated by a former Gator teammate. Shane Matthews, who played 14 years in the NFL,…
Police need help identifying fraud suspect
Biloxi police need help identifying a person suspected of credit card fraud. Surveillance camera photos were taken from the Winn-Dixie on Pass Road where police say the suspect used a credit card without the victim’s knowledge or permission. The transaction…
Local doctor indicted on 16 counts related to fraud scheme
A Biloxi physician is now facing charges for his role in a multi-million dollar scheme to defraud health care benefit program Tricare. Albert Diaz of Ocean Springs was charged Wednesday in a 16 count indictment in the southern district of…
Tips to prevent fraud for home repairs after Hurricane Nate
Attorney General Jim Hood is reminding Mississippians who suffered property damage as a result of Hurricane Nate to be on alert for tree cutters who may be scammers. Here are some tips to protect you and your loved ones from…
Doctor indicted on 17 counts of fraud in Cleveland, MS
A Mississippi Delta ophthalmologist is being charged with defrauding the state-federal Medicaid program. Dr. Harold Peltan, a 50-year-old Cleveland resident, was indicted on 17 counts on fraud Tuesday in Bolivar County. Attorney General Jim Hood says Peltan turned in fake…
Woman wanted in Jackson County
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is requesting information to identify the person and vehicle pictured. Authorities say she is wanted for petty larceny and possible credit card fraud. Contact Crime Stoppers if you know her identity. If your tip leads to…
Embezzlement and fraud arrest
A Gulfport woman is in custody in Biloxi for embezzlement and fraud charges. Over the weekend, Biloxi police arrested 32-year-old Stephanie Bridges. Bridges had outstanding warrants for embezzling a vehicle valued over $10,000 and fraudulently using a credit card at…
Have you seen these men?
The Wiggins Police Department and the Greene County Sheriff’s Office are currently seeking the identity and whereabouts of two suspects wanted for questioning in relation to multiple counterfeit payroll checks cases. Between January and June 2017, police say the pictured…
Biloxi police search for fraud suspect
The Biloxi Police Department is asking for help identifying a fraud suspect. Police say the white male is likely involved with a credit card fraud that took place at the Walmart in Biloxi. The suspect was last seen driving a…