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Corporates See Loan Fraud By Insiders As Growing Threat

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Pandemic-related fraud attempts continue to climb. This week's B2B Data Digest looks at the latest figures behind such fraud targeting corporate finance teams. 57 individuals have been charged with Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) fraud , according to Reuters reported. "You Barrenechea in a statement.

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Luckin Coffee Execs Fired After Fraud Probe

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An internal investigation into alleged fraud at Luckin Coffee Inc. In addition, the company has placed six other employees on suspension or leave due to involvement in or knowledge of the fraud. A special committee at Luckin hired Chicago-based law firm Kirkland & Ellis as counsel and FTI Consulting of Washington, D.C.

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Bank of Chicago CEO Indicted For Bribing Manafort

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Stephen Calk, the founder of the Federal Savings Bank of Chicago, a mortgage lender and a former economic adviser to President Trump’s 2016 campaign, has been charged with bribing Paul Manafort, Trump’s former campaign chairman. During his trial in 2018, prosecutors contended he was struggling to manage mountains of debt.

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Wells Fargo Shut Out Of Illinois Bond Business; Chicago May Follow Suit

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Meanwhile, the Chicago City Council is gearing up to consider a moratorium on doing any bond-related business with Wells Fargo as well. Wells Fargo Securities was in the state’s past pool and was senior manager on a $750 million state general obligation bond sale in May 2014, the report noted. Democratic U.S.

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Top News In Payments: Brex Unveils Management Account; Saga Teams With Marcus For Savings Accounts

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Today in the payments news roundup, FinTech startup Brex is launching a business cash management account to take the place of traditional business bank accounts. Brex is rolling out a business cash management account to take the place of traditional business bank accounts. Brex Launches Brex Cash To Replace Biz Bank Accounts.

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COVID-19 Scams Target The Business Community

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government's inability to curb the risk of fraud that emerged during the first round of PPP funding. According to the WSJ, nearly 1,500 firms are facing allegations of fraud after receiving a combined $2 billion in federal stimulus aid, while an additional 432 companies are said to have laid off staff after receiving their PPP loans.

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Fraud Watch: Top Things to Binge Safe at Home

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Well, for those of you as obsessed with fraud and financial crime as me, here are a few more to add to your queue: Sour Grapes. This show profiles one of the most significant acts of fraud that you never knew about until now. But now what should you watch? Eventually, he begins to unload his massive collection via wine auction houses.

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