In Baltimore, financial crime news means fraud, money laundering, embezzlement and crimes involving financial systems. Reporting covers investigations into corporate accounting, insider trading and wire fraud cases.
Clifton Monroe, Jr., 49, faces federal counts tied to counterfeit bills passed at a Catonsville pizza shop and a Glen Burnie store.
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October 28, 2026
Bankruptcy Trustees Sue Over Chasen Cos. Yacht SpendingAttorneys allege the Baltimore firm funneled $2 million into personal yacht expenses during a period of financial decline.
October 24, 2026
Lenders File Lawsuits Over Baltimore Mortgage Fraud SchemeFederal lawsuits allege real estate investors manipulated property appraisals to obtain fraudulent mortgage loans.
October 21, 2026
Lenders Sue Over $10 Million Baltimore Mortgage FraudA federal lawsuit alleges a scheme involving inflated property appraisals and 59 defaulted investment loans.
October 21, 2026
Baltimore Man Indicted for Armed Wireless Store RobberyA federal grand jury charged Keith Lewis in connection with an armed robbery that occurred in East Baltimore on July 10, 2026.
October 20, 2026
Baltimore Official Faces Charges in Fraud CaseA city fleet manager remains employed after being indicted for allegedly securing $2.8 million in fraudulent pandemic-era loans.
October 14, 2026
Former Maryland Business Leader Indicted for FraudA federal grand jury indicted Kara DiPietro on six counts of bank fraud related to pandemic relief loans.
October 14, 2026
Prosecutors Dropped Mortgage Fraud Case Against MosbyFederal authorities moved to dismiss the remaining mortgage fraud charge after the appellate court vacated the conviction.
October 3, 2026
Osefos Faced Criminal Fraud Charges During FilmingThe reality stars addressed legal allegations in a new preview for their television program.
October 2, 2026
Jury Selection Began in Baltimore Arson TrialThe legal proceedings for a 58-year-old man charged in a 2022 fire that killed three firefighters have started.
October 2, 2026
Baltimore Woman Sentenced for Financial ExploitationA former power of attorney holder pleaded guilty to stealing $70,000 from her elderly godmother.
Day to day, that means monitoring indictments, court proceedings, convictions and sentencing outcomes. Coverage extends across the city and the communities around it where financial activity intersects with the law. Federal oversight and jurisdictional authority often determine how these cases proceed through the court system. Investigative work into complex schemes and the resulting recoveries remain the primary focus of reporting in this sector.
