Massachusetts Money Laundering Newswire

Lawrence defends city’s financial standing amid scrutiny over Mayor DePeña’s federal charges

LAWRENCE, Mass. — City officials are defending Lawrence’s financial health after what they described as misleading claims that Mayor Brian DePeña’s recent personal legal matter has put the city’s finances at risk. In a statement released Tuesday, a …

Chinese National Indicted for Money Laundering Conspiracy in Maryland Has Extensive Ties to Maine Cannabis

What began as an investigation into a shooting in Baltimore has grown into a superseding indictment for drug trafficking, conspiracy, and money laundering that now includes at least two Chinese nationals with ties to cannabis cartels operating in Maine. …

Massachusetts Mayor Charged with Pandemic Loan Fraud and Money Laundering

Massachusetts Mayor Charged in Alleged $1.5 Million Pandemic-Era Loan Fraud And Money Laundering Scheme

The Democratic mayor of Lawrence, Mass. has been arrested and faces charges for allegedly fraudulently obtaining more than $1.5 million in pandemic-era small-business loans and misusing the money, the Department of Justice said Friday. Brian DePeña, 61, …

Investigations Newsletter: DOJ Formally Establishes National Fraud Enforcement Division, Reassigns Criminal Division ...

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries DOJ Formally Establishes National Fraud Enforcement Division, Reassigns Criminal Division Portfolio On August 18, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) published a Final Rule formally …

Lawrence mayor arrested for money laundering and loan fraud

Share Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña was arrested Friday for allegedly using money from federal small business loans to pay for personal expenses, according to U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Leah Foley. DePeña, who was elected his second term as mayor in …

Smirking Massachusetts Mayor Refuses to Answer Questions About $1M COVID Fraud Outside Court Because ‘He Doesn’t Speak ...

A smirking mayor refused to answer questions outside of court after being charged with fraudulently obtaining pandemic loans worth over $1 million and using the money to fund his election campaign as well as pay off high-interest mortgages. Brian DePena …

Lawrence Mayor arrested on wire fraud, money laundering charges

LAWRENCE, Mass. — Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña has been arrested on wire fraud and money laundering charges. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Massachusetts, DePeña allegedly obtained more than $1.5 million in COVID small-business loans and used …

Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña arrested by FBI on wire fraud, money laundering charges

Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña was arrested by the FBI on Friday morning at his home, three Lawrence city councilors confirmed to NBC10 Boston. A criminal complaint filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Boston charges DePeña with wire fraud and money …

Trump Kills Marco Rubio's Anti-Money-Laundering Law, Likes His Russian Crime-Boss Money Shiny And Clean :D

Back in the Olden Days of the Before Times — 2020, if anyone can remember that far back — then-Senator Marco Rubio had a vision for cleaning up corruption and money laundering, and he sponsored the “Corporate Transparency Act.” The CTA, passed with …

Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena arrested, charged with fraud and money laundering

A federal complaint alleges that he used more than a million dollars from a loan intended for a business to pay tax debts, fund his political campaign, and settle personal loans. Editorial.- The mayor of Lawrence, Massachusetts, Brian DePena, was arrested …

Massachusetts Mayor Charged In Alleged $1,500,000 Pandemic-Era Loan Fraud And Money Laundering Scheme

The Democratic mayor of Lawrence, Mass. has been arrested and faces charges for allegedly fraudulently obtaining more than $1.5 million in pandemic-era small-business loans and misusing the money, the Department of Justice said Friday. Brian DePeña, 61, …

JUST IN: Democrat Massachusetts Mayor Arrested on Fraud and Money Laundering Charges – Used $1.6 Million in Covid Loans ...

Massachusetts Mayor Brian Depena A Democrat Massachusetts mayor was arrested and charged on Friday with fraudulently obtaining over $1.5 million in Covid business loans. The Mayor of Lawrence, Massachusetts, Brian Depena, used the proceeds from Covid small …

Man indicted on 20 counts for allegedly using fake passport to launder money

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A man accused of using a counterfeit passport to open a bank account and launder money from online vehicle sales is facing a 20-count federal indictment, according to allegations returned by a federal grand jury today. The indictment …

Massachusetts Mayor Charged in Alleged $1,500,000 Pandemic-Era Loan Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme

Smirking Massachusetts mayor refuses to answer questions about $1m Covid fraud outside court because 'he doesn't speak ...

By ADRIANA TARDUGNO Published: 15:45 EDT, 18 August 2026 | Updated: 16:24 EDT, 18 August 2026 A smirking mayor refused to answer questions outside of court after being charged with fraudulently obtaining pandemic loans worth over $1 million and using the …

Mexican national indicted in Las Vegas for fake passport and money laundering scheme

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A federal grand jury has indicted a Mexican national on 20 criminal counts for allegedly using a counterfeit foreign passport to open bank accounts and launder hundreds of thousands of dollars from fraudulent online vehicle sales. Jose …

Massachusetts mayor's lawyer ignites fury with 'he doesn't speak English' claim amid fraud case

A video of Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena’s lawyer telling reporters “he doesn’t speak English, no comment” has set off a social media storm, overshadowing the federal fraud case that prompted the exchange in the first place. Mr. DePena, 61, was arrested …

Massachusetts Mayor Charged With Using COVID Loan For Election Campaign, Debt Payments

Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times, A Massachusetts mayor was arrested on Aug. 14 on allegations that he fraudulently secured more than $1.5 million in COVID-19 small-business loans to fund his election campaign and pay personal taxes and …

Lisa Lieberman-Wang Launches AI Implementation Keynote Series for Conferences

Four-part sessions cover analysis, automation, delegation, & process removal, with participants applying the sequence to their own operations during the session SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lisa …

medZERO Launches medACCESS, a No-Cost GLP-1 Benefit for Employers

New offering extends medZERO's mission of affordable, accessible healthcare, with Savage Industries among the first employers to make it available to employees PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- medZERO, a …

Fall Planning Gives Businesses a Critical Window to Rethink Costs Before 2027

Accelerated encourages employers to use the months ahead to evaluate payroll, benefits, workers’ compensation and other major business expenses. SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For many businesses, fall marks …

AI Is Changing SaaS M&A Diligence as Buyers Test Whether Customers Can Build Internally

L40°'s new SaaS Exit Playbook names the five AI risks that now decide the exit multiple, starting with whether a target's own customers could replace it. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For years, buyers …

Sage IT Named an OpenAI Select Partner

Sage IT, a global Systems Integrator from Frisco, TX, today announced that it has been named an OpenAI Select Partner within the OpenAI Partner Network. FRISCO, TX, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sage IT, a global Systems …

Centre Recognized on CRN's 2026 Fast Growth 150 List

Centre Technologies has been recognized by CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, on its prestigious 2026 Fast Growth 150 list. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This year's Fast Growth 150 reflects a technology …

WFG ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS’ APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY VALUTRUST SOLUTIONS READY FOR UAD 3.6 APPRAISAL ORDERS

National appraisal management company can accept and process UAD 3.6 orders, supported by trained staff and a prepared appraiser network. IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WFG Enterprise Solutions, a division of …

Fire the Fees Empowers Everyday Investors to Take Control of Their Financial Future With AI

Dr. Jose V. Quesada, physician with 30 years in finance and operations, turns his retirement planning experience into a guide for using AI in personal investing NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Jose V. …

QuantumGenie Now Available on Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, VS Code, Splunk Marketplaces for Post-Quantum Cryptography

QuantumGenie also confirms Associate Tier status in Splunk Partnerverse and membership in the PKI Consortium as post-quantum migration accelerates. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- QuantumGenie, Inc., an AI …

EUR Deposit Rates Break 3% for Cyprus as PickTheBank and Lidion Bank Announce an Increase

Four- and five-year EUR fixed-term rates rise from 2.75% to 3.08% p.a.; 18-month deposits now offer 3.02% p.a. LIMASSOL, CYPRUS, August 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cyprus-based European savings and deposit platform PickTheBank.eu has …

Investors Adopt Dual-Track Modeling for Short-Term Rental Strategies

Financial analysts increasingly build side-by-side projections comparing short-term and long-term lease economics ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, August 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Property investors are restructuring their analytical workflows to …

GenBio Inc. Files U.S. Trademark Application for BlockR™, Advancing Anti-Inflammatory Development Program

BlockR™ reflects over a decade of research into nature-derived bioactivity, inflammatory pathways and potential therapeutic applications. ALISO VIEJO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GenBio Inc. (“GenBio” or the “Company …

Neurealm Named an OpenAI Select Partner

PRINCETON, NJ, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Neurealm, an AI-first technology services company, today announced that it has been named an OpenAI Select Partner within the OpenAI Partner Network. The OpenAI Partner …

Waymark Real Estate Takes Flat Fee MLS Beyond the Listing

The Texas FSBO platform blends flat fee MLS listing, AI tools, and licensed broker support from pricing through closing. SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Waymark Real Estate Takes Flat Fee MLS Beyond the …

Lauren Erickson of Erickson Advisors Named to InvestmentNews $100M Club: Top Female Advisors of 2026

Durham Financial Advisor Recognized Among Nation's Most Influential Women in Wealth Management DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Erickson Advisors is proud to announce that Lauren Erickson, CFP®, CSRIC™, has …

Prevencio Announces Presentation of AI-Powered HART PAD Blood Test Data at European Society of Cardiology Congress

Company’s cardiovascular blood tests developed from scalable, AI-driven HART diagnostics platform KIRKLAND, WA, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prevencio, Inc., a leader in AI-powered multiprotein blood diagnostics, today …

SDM Software Successfully Completes SOC 2 Type I Audit

Independent assessment validates the company's security controls as it continues to support IT teams managing configurations across Group Policy and Intune SAN ANSELMO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SDM Software …

BrandRank.AI Launches Brand Risk Monitor to Trace Unfavorable AI Answers Back to Their Sources

New capability captures raw material shaping AI’s view of brand reputation, scoring verbatim findings for severity and likelihood to propagate across engines CINCINNATI, OH, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BrandRank.AI today …

Hong Kong New CIES Application: Process, Investment Requirements, and Compliance

Globevisa details the Hong Kong New CIES approval process, outlining statutory procedures, HKD 30M investment compliance, and residency requirements. SG, SINGAPORE, August 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Applying for the Hong Kong New Capital …

JM Analysis: U.S. Treasury Doubles Long-End Buyback Size as Bond-Market Pressure Builds

The market note distinguishes liquidity-support operations from monetary easing and outlines the wider relevance to yields, currencies and financial conditions. JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, August 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JM has …