Dallas: Arrests in Mortgage Fraud Case
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that the FBI has arrested at least 8 people in connection with what it calls a conspiracy to commit wire fraud relating to mortgages.
According to court documents, the defendants sought out single-family homes for sale, including distressed and foreclosed properties. After negotiating a price, they created surplus loan proceeds by [...]
Safavian: Perimeters of Lying to Government Officials
David Safavian was convicted on three counts of concealing material facts and making false statements in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1001(a)(1) and one count of obstructing justice.
The prosecution arose from investigations into a golfing trip that he took with the infamous lobbyist Jack Abramoff while Safavian was chief of staff of the General Services [...]