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DiNapoli 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 unlawfully … receive mileage payments for each individual in the group. "Muhammad Adnan Saeed defrauded the Medicaid program …
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
… and Schenectady County Sheriff Dominic Dagostino announced the arrest of Muhammad Adnan Saeed, owner of Sublime Medical … Transportation and Heather Smith an employee/driver for the company, for the alleged theft of over $700,000 from the state’s Medicaid … and Schenectady County Sheriff Dominic Dagostino announced the arrest of Muhammad Adnan Saeed …
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
… of former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons and his father Carl Emmons Sr., a volunteer firefighter, for … allegedly kept $2,300 in raffle sales. Chris Emmons’ father, Carl Emmons Sr., was also involved in running … of former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons and his father Carl Emmons Sr a volunteer firefighter for allegedly …
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
… indictment for allegedly stealing $90,000 in Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funds to which they were not … commitment in securing the integrity of all who apply for rental assistance in New York State.” The ERAP program was … indictment for allegedly stealing $90000 in Emergency Rental Assistance Program ERAP funds to which they were not …
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
… 2020 through September 2024 by submitting claims for rides which never occurred, overbilling for group rides, and lying about the destinations of the trips to … are then billed to the Medicaid program by the provider. Group rides are not allowed without prior authorization, and …
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
… pension and social security benefits while forcing him to live in squalor in his own home is reprehensible,” DiNapoli … he earned over a lifetime of work while forcing him to live in absolute squalor," James said. I want to thank our … then schemed to convince the victim to let them become his live-in caregivers. The victim, whose wife had died years …
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
… Bureau with assistance from Associate Forensic Auditor Jason W. Blair of the Forensic Audit Unit. The Forensic Audit …
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
… parts for equipment that the town did not even own such as forklift tires, an engine block and turbo, and 10 bundles of …
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
… Pension Fund that were intended for her late mother, who died in 1983. "From the day her mother died, Pearlann MacVittie tarnished her memory by stealing … New York State and Local Retirement System. Lola Martin died on September 10, 1983. MacVittie failed to notify the …
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
… the names, dates of birth, and Medicaid identification numbers of various people. Washington used that information … then dispatched rideshare drivers to the pharmacies to pick up the medications, whose costs were substantially …
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
… State and Local Employees Retirement System paid to her father, Jacob Yudenfreund, a New York State pensioner who … Renee Kanas cruised the Caribbean using her deceased father's stolen pension,” State Comptroller DiNapoli said. … statements made by the prosecutor at arraignment, Kanas’ father was a New York State pensioner who elected to receive …
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
… their partnership on this matter.” “Smith allegedly stole money that taxpayers and government employees paid into both retirement systems,” Buchanan said. “Money she was not entitled to. Through this joint effort, one … personal account, then withdrew cash or transferred the money to other bank accounts. Smith admitted to investigators …
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
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the Social Security Administration Office of … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli the US Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania the Social Security Administration Office of …
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
… Police Acting Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen announced the arrests of former state police mechanics Jeffrey Rapasadi and … not employed with the state police at the time of their arrests. Relyea retired from state service on Oct. 31, … Police Acting Superintendent Kevin P Bruen announced the arrests of former state police mechanics Jeffrey Rapasadi and …
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
… candidate Albert Alvarez and former Tremont Crotona Day Care Center Executive Director Anna Mendez for seven … to have knowingly accepted straw donations orchestrated by Mendez and one of her employees at the Tremont Crotona Day … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-indictment-former-nyc-council-candidate-albertoComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Florida Man for Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the unsealing of an indictment charging Robert J. Schusteritsch, 71, of Florida, with the crimes of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C felony, and Criminal … DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman announced the unsealing of an indictment charging Robert J …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-florida-man-theft-over-180000-nys-pensionComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendant For Stealing Over $148k in NYS Pension Benefits
… Florida, was sentenced in Albany County Supreme Court today to 6 months incarceration and 5 years of probation, … to collect his pension benefits for over four years. Today, Kanas was sentenced for stealing pension benefits … of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pensionComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Underwood and DOI Commissioner Garnett Announce Indictment of Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… for straw donations to local politicians, according to the charges. Fraud at nonprofits can hurt some of the most … Inc. so management would not notice her theft. The charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed … Unit, and under the supervision of Inspector General Andrew Sein. The Comptroller’s investigation was led by his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-underwood-and-doi-commissioner-garnett-announce-indictment-former-non-profitComptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… Scarpino, Jr. and Village of Croton-on-Hudson Police Chief Russel H. Harper announced that Gerald Munson, a former … be served," said Village of Croton-on-Hudson Police Chief Russel H. Harper. Assistant District Attorney Brian …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireFormer President of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $120,000
… of the New York State Police, announced that ROBERT M. GARCIA, the former president and chief of the Briarcliff … to embezzlement of more than $120,000 from the BMFD. GARCIA pled guilty in White Plains federal court before U.S. … Seibel. State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said: "Mr. Garcia has admitted brazenly writing checks to himself for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/former-president-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-pleads-guilty-embezzling-more-120000