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Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Jean Noel for Theft of Putnam Co. Funds
… the state. The investigation was handled by Investigator Dennis Churns. The Attorney General’s Investigations Bureau … with the New York State Police, Troop K and Investigator Dennis Churns, who handled the case for the Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-jean-noel-theft-putnamDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… in Oswego County spent nearly $6,000 in public funds on personal purchases such as guns and motorcycle parts, … “This individual had keys to the cash register and went on a spending spree with the fire company’s money,” said … prior to payment; Limit the number of signatories on the company’s checking account to reduce access to company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chiefHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… and by former Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney John Duncan. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonDiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "Thanks to the work of my staff and our partnership with Attorney General … public corruption and holding public officials accountable for misuse of public resources." "Ruben Wills' crimes were a … services, and that the money was instead redirected to a non-profit corporation called NY 4 Life, which Wills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeDiNapoli, Erie County DA Keane and Erie County Sheriff Garcia Announce Former Deputy Clerk Sentenced for Stealing More Than $320,000
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia … for his own use. I thank Erie County District Attorney Michael Keane, Erie County Sheriff John Garcia, and Erie …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-erie-county-da-keane-and-erie-county-sheriff-garcia-announce-former-deputy-clerk-sentencedDiNapoli and DA Carney: Owner of Medical Transport Company Pleads Guilty to Medicaid Fraud
… Saeed inflated Medicaid bills by falsely claiming that group rides were separate, individual rides in order to … receive mileage payments for each individual in the group. "Muhammad Adnan Saeed defrauded the Medicaid program … of people, and my office will continue to partner with law enforcement to root out fraud. My thanks to District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-and-da-carney-owner-medical-transport-company-pleads-guilty-medicaid-fraudDiNapoli: Owner and Employee of Medical Transport Company Arrested for Defrauding Medicaid
… alleged to have inflated bills by falsely claiming that group rides were separate, individual rides and thereby … vital program, and my office will continue to partner with law enforcement to hold those who attempt to defraud it … innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-owner-and-employee-medical-transport-company-arrested-defrauding-medicaidDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… by DiNapoli’s office found discrepancies in the Kartway bank accounts and an investigation was commenced. DiNapoli’s … stopped depositing any revenue into the Kartway’s bank account. In all, it was determined that Chris Emmons … The investigation further revealed that although a drawing was never held due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chris …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Kindlon: Siblings Indicted for Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… found that Mahtani and Melwani jointly purchased a condo in Brooklyn for $1.6 million in 2018. In February 2021, … to OTDA claiming that Melwani was Mahtani’s tenant for the condo and further claimed that Melwani owed Mahtani back rent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-kindlon-siblings-indicted-stealing-stateTransportation Company Owner and Office Manager Indicted in $1.8 Million Medicaid Scheme
… claims for rides which never occurred, overbilling for group rides, and lying about the destinations of the trips to … DiNapoli said. “My office will continue to partner with law enforcement to root out waste, fraud and abuse, and … innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/transportation-company-owner-and-office-manager-indicted-18-million-medicaid-schemeDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… Amber Diacetis, a 31-year-old Albany woman, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree last year. “Preying on a vulnerable senior citizen to steal his hard-earned pension and social security … Schodack Police Department for ensuring the suspects will be held accountable for their criminal actions, and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea Of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… for stealing several campaign contributions donated to her campaign fund. The public corruption case arose out of a … Service, but is not one over which she or a member of her family holds controls or decision making powers. The … that she cashed and spent certain checks made payable to her campaign. In one FBI interview, Wormuth attributed some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingDiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
… September 2013, Burlew submitted at least 178 fraudulent vouchers to the town without detection, totaling $68,501. … attached the invoices for these personal purchases to town vouchers to make it appear that the items were bought for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-audit-shows-former-highway-superintendent-took-taxpayers-ride-town-erinComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Woman Who Stole over $290,000 in Deceased Mother's Benefits from the Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T Schneiderman announced today the felony conviction of Pearlann MacVittie of West Seneca New York of the crime of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree a class D felony
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-woman-who-stole-over-290000Three Indicted in Multi-State Prescription Fraud Ring
… Ciera Washington, age 35, of the Bronx, New York; Raven White, age 35, of the Bronx; and Bryan Otero, … Ciera Washington age 35 of the Bronx New York Raven White age 35 of the Bronx and Bryan Otero age …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/three-indicted-multi-state-prescription-fraud-ringComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Florida Resident For Allegedly Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… 63, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a Class C felony. Kanas is charged in Albany County Court with stealing over $148,000 in pension payments from the New York State and Local … of an indictment charging Renee Kanas with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree a Class C felony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-florida-resident-allegedly-stealingDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… this joint effort, one more person who believed they could game the system has been caught and will be prosecuted.” “For … who had worked for the State Insurance Fund from 1985 until her retirement in 2005. She subsequently moved to … NYSLRS and SSA continued to deposit funds into the account until early 2021. Smith knew exactly when those benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal His NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… for stealing over $200,000 of retirement benefits paid to his deceased father. From October 2017 through October … from the SSA. His guilty plea should serve as a warning that defrauding the SSA or any other government agency will … never be worth money fraudulently obtained." “Concealing someone’s death to obtain their Social Security retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-his-nys-pension-and-social-securityDiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… and repairs,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to our partnership with the New York State Police and the Madison County District Attorney’s Office, these individuals … Kevin P. Bruen. “We thank the Comptroller and the Madison County District Attorney’s Office for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Indictment of Former NYC Council Candidate Alberto Alvarez and Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… Joel Rivera. In 2013, Alvarez ran for Rivera’s seat in the 15th Council District, but was unsuccessful in the Democratic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-indictment-former-nyc-council-candidate-alberto