fraud

Alleged rapist, fraudster ' guilty of trusting a one-legged Marine'

In reference to allegations of an attempted $115,000 rental-assistance ruse, a 49-year-old Beaumont man accused of being a manipulative “slum lord” – who’s currently facing sexual assault, domestic violence and indecency with a child charges – told a judge Nov. 8 the only behavior he’s guilty of is...

Indictment-collecting landlord earns sixth charge in two years

During a Sept. 27 bond hearing review for a 49-year-old Beaumont landlord indicted for charges including indecency with a child, a local judge said he was considering revoking the man’s bond after learning he’s earned another indictment – this time for attempting to pull the wool over eyes leading...

Judge denies release for bond-flaunter

After the alleged con woman’s own father told the court Aug. 25 he “can’t answer” whether he would like her to be released on bond while awaiting trial for seven charges, a local criminal judge concluded a hearing that spanned 11 days by sending the defendant back to jail.

Port Neches Police seeking suspect in fraud investigation

The Port Neches Police Department is looking to identify the individual in the photograph in reference to an active fraud investigation. Anyone who can identify this person is asked to contact Det. Thompson at (409) 722-1424.

Washingtonian sentenced in SETX fraud scheme

A Kirkland, Washington, man earned 51 months in federal prison after defrauding elderly victims in Texas of more than $890,000 through a series of phone scams, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston Aug. 2.

Groves PD warns of grandparent fraud

In an effort to warn local grandparents of a crime targeting them, Groves police have alerted residents to a “grandparent scam” ploy.

Southeast Texas businessman arrested in fraud scheme

UPDATE: William Hickman's attorney responds.

Beaumont engineer sentenced for $13 million COVID-relief fraud

Beaumont engineer Shashank Rai, 31, has been sentenced for his participation in a scheme to file two fraudulent loan applications seeking more than $13 million in forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid,...