MARYLAND NEWS

Ex-White House aide defends self on witness stand in post-Katrina immigration fraud trial.  Source: WWL-TV, Channel 4 New Orleans.

A Maryland man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for his role in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors out of more than $20 million.  Source: NBC Washington.

Former Chief Financial Officer Sentenced to Federal Prison for Conspiracy Related to $20 Million Ponzi Scheme. Source: U.S. Attorney District of Maryland.

State Police Recover Victim’s $17,500 While Investigating Cecil County Phone/Computer Scam. Source: CBS Baltimore.

An Indiana newspaper article on payroll processing scandals mentioned Maryland's commission to examine possible regulation of payroll firms after a scandal in Maryland in 2013. At least 9 other states have laws or policies relating to the regulation of payroll companies.  Source: South Bend Tribune.

Owner of Three Construction Companies Pleads Guilty to Scheme to Defraud a Customer of More Than $1.7 Million Source: US Attorney District of Maryland.

The MD Attorney General announced 51 attorneys general and 12 phone companies have agreed to adopt eight principles to fight illegal robocalls. Source: MD Attorney General.

Owner of Frederick Payroll Processing Business Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud and Tax Charges Related to a Fraud Scheme With Losses of More Than $1.6 Million. Source: US Attorney District of Maryland.

The State Prosecutor Selection and Disabilities Commission will hold a meeting at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at the Office of the Attorney General at 200 Saint Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland. The public is invited to attend. Source: Maryland State Prosecutor.

The Maryland Attorney announced that his Securities Division is participating in the nationwide “Operation Cryptosweep,” an initiative of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA).Since the beginning of the year, 35 enforcement actions against Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and cryptocurrency-related investment products have been completed by state and provincial securities regulators in the United States and Canada.

Also, the Maryland Securities Division announced a new NASAA video that examines common crypto investment schemes and provides instructions on guarding against becoming a victim. Source:  MD Attorney General.