Dix Hills Man Pleads Guilty in Stock Fraud

A Dix Hills man pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to participating in a $147-million scheme to defraud investors. McArthur Jean, 34, of Dix Hills,  pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud and agreed to forfeit more than $110,000. When sentenced,  Read More …

Melville Doctor Accused of Medicare Fraud

A Melville man is one of three Long Island doctors  accused Thursday of committing fraud in what federal prosecutors said was a kickback scheme that cheated Medicare and Medicaid of as much as $163 million. The Justice Department said that the charges were part of Read More …

Schneiderman Warns Against Scam Targeting Chinese-Americans

Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued an urgent consumer alert Thursday, notifying New Yorkers of a new telephone scam in which consumers receive calls from people pretending to be with the Chinese Consulate, who demand payment in exchange for a package or to prevent punishment Read More …