Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges of Money Laundering with BitCoin for Drugs A Lexington, SC resident has pleaded guilty to federal charges of money laundering with BitCoin in order to purchase drugs through the “Deep Web.” Joseph Patrick Gelli, 23, was officially charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering, using the popular internet … [Read more...]
$40 Million Mortgage Fraud Involving SC Properties Lands 10 People in Jail
August 14, 2012 By
Ten people are now facing mortgage fraud charges resulting from $40 million scheme involving properties in South Carolina, Georgia, and the New Jersey Shore. The group relied on phony documents and straw buyers to bilk property lenders for properties in the areas. According to Bloomberg Businessweek, the group stands accused of using unqualified … [Read more...]
Former Union County Sheriff Howard Wells Indicted
October 5, 2009 By
United States Attorney, Walt Wilkins, announced today that a federal grand jury has issued four separate indictments related to the Union County Corruption probe naming five Union County residents, including public officials on charges ranging from public corruption to drug distribution. Those indicted include former Union County Sheriff Wesley … [Read more...]
