Prosecutors said that Philip Righter forged documentation for fake paintings and used the artwork as collateral for loans.
Tag: Frauds and Swindling
Paris Court Convicts 6 in $50 Million Fake-Identity Scheme
The group used a silicone mask to impersonate a French defense minister in video calls, asking wealthy individuals and groups to pay millions for fake government operations.
Florida Doctor Bilked $26 Million From Health Insurers, Officials Say
Dr. Moses deGraft-Johnson, who told investigators he wanted to one day become president of Ghana, sent nearly $2 million to people or entities there, court records show.
Defense Minister Was on the Line, Asking for Millions to Aid France. Or Was He?
Seven men are on trial in Paris for a scam that netted over $50 million by impersonating France’s former defense minister and asking wealthy personalities to pay for fake, top-secret operations.
Africa’s Richest Woman Is Barred From Her Bank and Under Investigation
A trove of leaked documents showed how Isabel dos Santos, the daughter of Angola’s ex-president, exploited the country’s wealth to enrich herself.
Election Fraud Aided Evo Morales, International Panel Concludes
Charges of voting fraud that led to protests and the exile of President Evo Morales have been confirmed in a final report by the Organization of American States.
Antiquities Expert Charged With Trafficking in Cambodian Artifacts
Prosecutors say Douglas A. J. Latchford, 88, a dealer in and collector of Southeast Asian antiquities, falsified documents to make looted treasures easier to sell on the art market.
Sweden Investigates Iraq Defense Chief for War Crimes and Fraud
Iraq’s defense minister is under investigation for crimes against humanity and for claiming Swedish social benefits while he was living in Iraq.
E.U. Defends Farm Subsidy Program Exploited by Autocrats
Outright fraud is rare, officials said. A Times investigation found that the program helped underwrite oligarchs, mobsters and far-right populists.
‘Psychic’ Who Promised to Lift Curse Gets Prison Time
The woman was ordered to pay $1.6 million in restitution and serve 40 months in prison after defrauding a Houston medical student, prosecutors said.