Jacob Michael Laufenberg, 36, of Dubuque, received 33 months in federal prison for concealing employment while collecting Iowa unemployment benefits.
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October 30, 2026
Cedar Rapids Man Arrested for Corporate Credit Card FraudA 65-year-old local man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly misusing company credit cards.
October 28, 2026
Former Postal Employee Sentenced for FraudA federal judge sentenced Merri Ann Burgart to probation and home confinement for wire fraud against the USPS.
October 7, 2026
Skimmer Suspect Pleaded Guilty in Cedar RapidsCostel Balan admitted to third-degree theft following a scheme involving card skimming devices at local retail stores.
September 22, 2026
Federal Court Sentenced Fraudster to 160 MonthsTyrone Terrell Harris received a prison sentence for his role in a multi-state U.S. Treasury check fraud scheme.
