White Collar Crimes

Federal Fraud Charges Against Ex-Tampa Tribune Employee

As the economy sinks lower, newspaper headlines are abuzz with reports of workplace fraud – embezzlement in the common parlance. Federal prosecutors in Tampa allege that this white collar crime occurred at the Tampa Tribune to the tune of about... [Read More]

Tampa Company Investigated for Government Fraud

Federal regulators suspended Tampa-based WellCare Health Plans Inc. from enrolling new customers in its Medicare-backed insurance and drug plans this week. Regulators cited several faults for the suspension including the forging of enrollment documents and providing misleading data to potential... [Read More]

FL Lawyer Guilty in Mortgage Fraud Scheme

Attorney John Yanchek pleaded guilty to criminal charges relating to an $82 million mortgage fraud scheme in the Tampa federal courthouse earlier this month. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida charged Yanchek with conspiracy, money laundering... [Read More]

Lotto Winner Deemed Incompetent to Stand Trial on Tax Fraud Charges

Defense attorney Bjorn E. Brunvand asserts in court papers that [Alex Toth] has severe psychiatric and medical problems that render him incompetent. According to a letter from physician Gary Levine of Suncoast Total Healthcare, Toth has been involved in “multiple... [Read More]

Defense Contract Charges Reduced

TAMPA – The family was accused of fraud after collecting $5.2 million but failing to supply chemical warfare shelters. Three members of the Varrato family, who operated a military supply business called Mil-Spec Manufacturing Co., are expected to plead guilty... [Read More]