The man convicted of taking billions has advised the former president of Honduras and Sean Combs, among others. He said in an interview that he helps in ways overwhelmed lawyers cannot. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Frauds and Swindling”
Trump Commuted David Gentile’s Sentence. His Victims Are Seething.
By Gotham Rex on December 12, 2025
David Gentile spent just days in prison for his conviction in what prosecutors described as a $1.6 billion scheme that defrauded thousands of investors. Source: New York Times
Representative Jeff Van Drew’s Aide Faked Anti-Trump Slashing Attack, U.S. Says
By Gotham Rex on November 21, 2025
Natalie Greene, 26, who worked for Representative Jeff Van Drew, a Republican, falsely claimed she was attacked at a nature reserve, the authorities said. Source: New York Times
A Fraudster Pardoned by Trump Gets 37 Years for Running Ponzi Scheme
By Gotham Rex on November 20, 2025
A New Jersey man convicted of defrauding investors of roughly a quarter-billion dollars is among a growing number of people granted clemency only to to be charged with new crimes. Source: New York Times
Microbets, Parlays and Prop Bets: A Guide to the M.L.B. Gambling Scandal
By Gotham Rex on November 10, 2025
Federal prosecutors say two pitchers for the Cleveland Guardians tipped off bettors about what pitches they would throw, setting up rigged “microbets.” M.L.B. moved to limit such bets. Source: New York Times
Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, Two MLB Pitchers, Charged in Gambling Investigation
By Gotham Rex on November 9, 2025
Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, pitchers for the Cleveland Guardians, were charged with sharing inside information about their pitches with bettors. Mr. Ortiz was arrested Sunday. Source: New York Times
What to Know About the Federal Indictment Against Letitia James
By Gotham Rex on October 10, 2025
Ms. James, a Democrat and New York’s attorney general, is a longtime nemesis of President Trump, She is charged with committing bank fraud to obtain favorable loan terms. Source: New York Times
James Indictment Mirrors Her Civil Case Against Trump in Miniature
By Gotham Rex on October 10, 2025
The president and New York’s attorney general accused each other of real estate fraud. But the sum involved in her case is $18,933, while millions were at stake in his. Source: New York Times
As Trump’s Justice Dept. Pursues His Enemies, an Ally Goes on Trial
By Gotham Rex on October 7, 2025
Xinyue Lou is accused of funneling foreign campaign donations to President Trump’s campaign. The president has said the justice system has been used against him and his supporters. Source: New York Times
I’ve Written About Loads of Scams. This Phone Scam Almost Got Me.
By Gotham Rex on September 20, 2025
The caller ID said “Chase Bank,” and the man on the line said I might be a victim of fraud. His supervisor would explain. Source: New York Times
George Santos Is Expected to Plead Guilty, People Close to Case Say
By Gotham Rex on August 17, 2024
Mr. Santos could change his mind, but witnesses in his campaign fraud case were told by federal prosecutors that he intends to plead guilty on Monday. Source: New York Times
Ex-Army Counselor Caz Craffy Charged With Defrauding Gold Star Families
By Gotham Rex on July 7, 2023
Instead of helping dead service members’ relatives collect life insurance and other benefits, Caz Craffy duped them while enriching himself, prosecutors said. Source: New York Times
A New York Jury Speaks: Trump’s Company Committed Tax Fraud
By Gotham Rex on December 7, 2022
Not exactly a death sentence for the Trump Organization, but certainly an embarrassment. Also, a Manhattan dog that braved the Hudson for a trip to New Jersey. Source: New York Times
Corruption Charges Dismissed Against Ex-Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin
By Gotham Rex on December 5, 2022
A federal judge in Manhattan ruled that prosecutors failed to demonstrate an “explicit quid pro quo” that must underpin the bribery charges against Mr. Benjamin. Source: New York Times
Twin Friends of Eric Adams Are Dogged by Allegations and Unpaid Debts
By Gotham Rex on December 5, 2022
They run the mayor’s favorite restaurant, and he says they have put their troubled pasts behind them. Some of their former business partners disagree. Source: New York Times