Baltimore Man Indicted, Arrested For Claiming $23M In Fraudulent Tax Refunds
A federal grand jury has indicted a Baltimore resident for filing fraudulent tax refunds for more than $23 million.
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A federal grand jury has indicted a Baltimore resident for filing fraudulent tax refunds for more than $23 million.
The Metropolitan Police Department says a former officer has pleaded guilty to three counts of misdemeanor fraud in connection with his duties in 2008 and 2009.
Two years in jail. That's the sentence handed down Wednesday to an Annapolis man who scammed homeowners in Anne Arundel County out of thousands of dollars in a home improvement scheme.
A Maryland woman has been convicted of 36 counts involving $7 million in health care fraud.
Prosecutors told jurors in Baltimore that a Maryland man accused of selling millions of dollars in fraudulent renewable energy credits didn't produce anything but lies.
Federal prosecutors say a Walkersville man ran a fraudulent investment scheme that took in about $9.2 million from 70 people.
A renewable energy credits trader says a Maryland man accused of selling $9.1 million in fraudulent credits told him problems found by another trader were merely paperwork issues.
A woman has been sentenced to five years in prison for using several identities to defraud banks, lenders, insurers and the Social Security Administration of $2.6 million.
A Maryland man faces trial in a $9.1 million fraud case that is shedding light on problems in a renewable energy credits program run by the Environmental Protection Agency.
The District of Columbia Council chairman resigned Wednesday evening after being charged in federal court with lying about his income on bank loan applications.
A Sept. 11 trial is scheduled for a Maryland man accused of defrauding clients while working as a lawyer in West Virginia.
A former administrator of a nonprofit group in Prince George's County has been charged with stealing more than $100,000 from the organization.
Prosecutors say a Lovettsville, Va. couple has been indicted on charges of an alleged conspiracy to defraud the government of $1.2 million.
A judge has sentenced a broker to more than three years in prison for her role in a mortgage fraud scheme that resulted in nearly $5 million in fraudulent loans.
A former assistant to an acting intelligence chief at Immigration and Customs Enforcement has pleaded guilty to participating in a fraud scheme involving around $295,000.
Three people have been charged in a federal indictment in connection with a bank fraud scheme that spanned Maryland and Pennsylvania, and possibly other locations.
A former chemist for the Food and Drug Administration has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in an insider trading scheme that spanned nearly five years.
Federal prosecutors say an Annapolis woman faces up to five years in prison after pleading guilty to using at least seven identities to defraud banks, lenders, insurers and the Social Security Administration of $2.6 million.
A 57-year-old Maryland man has pleaded guilty to fraudulently securing nearly $2.2 million in loans to buy five properties in Cape Charles, Va.
Federal prosecutors say a financial advisor who stole from a trust held for a child with cerebral palsy and another held by an elderly woman has been sentenced to four years in prison.
A Jewish charity co-founder who claimed he traveled the world as a "Jewish Indiana Jones" to rescue Torahs pleaded guilty to fraud charges Thursday, saying he lied when he claimed he had personally obtained vintage Torah scrolls in Europe and Israel for six years.
A former Maryland county schools superintendent convicted of steering business to a company where his then-girlfriend worked could get out of prison early after an appeals court reversed three fraud convictions against him.
Federal prosecutors say a Maryland man has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for participating in a scheme to defraud lenders, family members and others of more than $1.4 million through a series of real estate transactions.
Federal prosecutors say a Gambrills podiatrist has been sentenced to 54 months in prison for a plot to bill Medicare for $1 million for services he never performed.
Federal prosecutors say a former executive with M&T Bank has pleaded guilty in a plot to steal more than $223,000 from her employer and the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
Daylen Lile hit a go-ahead single in the 10th inning, Luis García Jr. homered as part of a four-hit day and the Washington Nationals beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Saturday night.
Former President Joe Biden fired up Maryland Democrats at their first-ever Fight Back & Win Summit and Gala.
Baltimore County Councilman Julian Jones has won the Democratic primary for Baltimore County executive.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt underwent facet bone spur removal on his back and could rejoin the team later in the year.
A man has been convicted in connection with a Harford County school bus crash that killed a student and left another severely injured.
Daylen Lile hit a go-ahead single in the 10th inning, Luis García Jr. homered as part of a four-hit day and the Washington Nationals beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Saturday night.
Former President Joe Biden fired up Maryland Democrats at their first-ever Fight Back & Win Summit and Gala.
Dangerous heat builds in towards midweek through the Fourth of July weekend
Baltimore County Councilman Julian Jones has won the Democratic primary for Baltimore County executive.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt underwent facet bone spur removal on his back and could rejoin the team later in the year.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Stephanie Douglas speaks with executive director Sharon Lacy and race team member Lionel Rodgers about how the Downtown Sailing Center is making the sport accessible for everyone.
Maryland's own First Class John Mangonon tells Janay and Tim why Sail250 is a homecoming for him, and the Navy Brass Band Quintet perform a selection.
DJ Luongo and Oz Jennings share delicious bites with Steve and Janay while talking about what makes their pies different from other places around Maryland.
Dr. Kate Viola joins us in studio to share useful sun safety tips like applying broad-spectrum sunscreen 15-30 minutes before going out and scheduling outdoor activities before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. to avoid peak UV rays.
Katy Nastro, Going.com, shares why higher prices haven't dampened the urge to travel, but they’ve made Americans a lot more selective.
The Los Angeles Angels rallied back to defeat the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 on Wednesday.
The Orioles fell to 4-4 on a nine-game, three-city trip that ends against the Angels on Wednesday afternoon.
The Baltimore Orioles extended their winning streak to three games Monday night with a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Colton Cowser tied his career-high with four RBIs, Pete Alonso added a three-run homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 12-1 on Sunday.
San Diego pitcher Ron Marinaccio has been issued a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for hitting Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson shortly before the end of the Padres' 9-3 victory over the Orioles on Saturday.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
Several key leadership roles in Maryland will be decided at the ballot boxes this year, beginning with the state's primary elections.
The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Scattered showers are in Maryland on Sunday ahead of dangerous heat.
Cutter Martin has your Saturday evening forecast | 6/27/2026
Showers are expected in Maryland ahead of heat and humidity.
Dangerous heat builds in towards midweek through the Fourth of July weekend
WJZ-TV meteorologist Greg Padgett tracks possible rain tonight and a heat wave next week.
A STEM Exploration Zone during SAIL250 MD provides hands-on activities for families.
The British Royal Air Force Red Arrows participate in SAIL250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore.
Martin State Airport hosts an open house and festival for SAIL250, showcasing airshow aircraft.
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is preparing for Star-Spangled 250 Independence Day concerts at Oregon Ridge.
Scattered showers are in Maryland on Sunday ahead of dangerous heat.