Court Warns of Fake Jury Summons Scam
Eighth Judicial District Court cautions Las Vegas residents about counterfeit jury duty postcards carrying fraudulent QR codes.
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Las Vegas Financial Crime News
Coverage of financial crime in Las Vegas focuses on fraud, money laundering, embezzlement and crimes involving financial systems. This includes reporting on indictments, convictions and systemic vulnerabilities.
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October 29, 2026
Las Vegas Duo Plead Not Guilty in Credit Card SchemeAntonio Chavez and Claudia Guzman Marquez face fraud charges for allegedly gaming credit card company disputes.
October 28, 2026
Fraud News Network Reaches Download MilestoneThe investigative platform has surpassed 100,000 cumulative downloads across mobile app stores.
October 25, 2026
Las Vegas Jury Convicts Man of Animal CrueltyMitchell Fairbarn faces sentencing in December after stealing a flamingo from the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel and Casino.
October 23, 2026
Police Investigate Las Vegas EDM Event FraudAuthorities are probing U.S. Events after a canceled EDM show led to an unpaid advertising contract with Channel 13.
October 20, 2026
Judge Sentences Two in Las Vegas Theft CaseJennifer Courtemanche and Brittany Burgess received probation after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit theft.
October 20, 2026
Carole House Calls for New Financial Regulatory FrameworksThe former government official spoke at a conference in Las Vegas regarding modern strategies to combat global financial fraud.
October 15, 2026
Stephen Kromer to Plead Guilty to EmbezzlementThe former project official faces charges tied to a failed Nevada fiber optic network development.
October 13, 2026
Las Vegas Business Owner Pleaded Guilty to Mail FraudA store owner orchestrated a fake armed robbery to collect an insurance payout of more than $88,000.
October 13, 2026
Mitchell Fairbarn Stood Trial for Flamingo TheftA man faces four counts of animal cruelty after allegedly removing a bird from its habitat at a Las Vegas casino.
October 6, 2026
Las Vegas Woman Sentenced for Marriage FraudA judge ordered Jiaying Chen to serve nearly a year in jail for marrying five men to fund a gambling addiction.
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Day to day, that means investigations into accounting fraud, wire fraud, insider trading and the breakdown of complex Ponzi schemes. Reporting here spans across the city and the communities around it as authorities track illicit transactions. Large-scale tourism and the sheer volume of cash circulating through the city create a unique environment for specialized financial misconduct. Frequent changes in digital transaction methods and corporate filing requirements consistently alter how these cases are built.