Jeffrey Charles Zander was sentenced to over five years in prison for allegedly embezzling money from the Paiute Tribe. Federal authorities say that beginning in 2005, Zander applied for grants on behalf of the tribe and pocketed more than $175,000 for his personal use. U.S. District Judge David Nuffer sentenced Zander to 68 months in …
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It is well-known that illegal aliens face deportation anytime that they are convicted of a crime. What is less commonly understood is that even individuals who are legally in the U.S. could be deported if they are convicted of certain crimes. One Sandy man faces deportation after being convicted in connection with a Ponzi scheme. …
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U.S. District Judge David Sam recently sentenced a South Jordan man to over six years in federal prison for wire fraud. The man was charged with wire fraud in connection with an alleged real estate investment scheme. The Utah Department of Justice reports that the 42-year-old South Jordan man will spend 78 months in prison …
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A Houston-based investment manager recently pleaded guilty to investment fraud in Utah. Authorities say that the man created an investment company called Winsome Investment Trust and acted as its sole manager, attorney and trustee. Prosecutors allege that the man recruited investors by misrepresenting the assets that Winsome had and also misrepresented Winsome’s asset allocation. The …
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A federal grand jury recently indicted a St. George man on fraud and money laundering charges, among other things. Authorities say that the man committed various white collar crimes through a false shipping company. The 46-year-old man allegedly told individuals that he was experienced in the shipping industry and routinely shipped commodities throughout the world. …
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A 49-year-old Sandy man was recently convicted of wire fraud and money laundering arising out an illegal construction financing scheme. The man’s conviction was announced by the Utah division of the Dept. of Justice late last week. The DOJ says that U.S. District Judge Ted Stewart imposed a 41 month prison sentence on the man …