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Construction exec pleads guilty to MWBE fraud
An octogenarian construction executive is likely headed to prison after pleading guilty to charges over fraud in his work with minority and women-owned businesses.
El Fiscal Bragg Anuncia Acusación Formal De Individuo Por Hacerse Pasar Por Abogado De Inmigración Y Robar Miles De Dólares En Honorarios Legales Falsos
"Como se alega, neoyorquinos que buscan convertirse en residentes permanentes confiaron en Pablo Israel Ortega Cuenca para que les proporcionara servicios legales, y él violó esa confianza aprovechándose de ellos y poniéndolos en riesgo de deportación", dijo el fiscal Bragg. "Si usted cree que usted o alguien que conoce ha sido víctima de este tipo de fraude, le exhortamos a que llame a la línea directa de la Unidad de Asuntos del Inmigrante de nuestra oficina al 212-335-3600 o por WhatsApp al 347-371-0877. Hay intérpretes disponibles para ayudar a los que no hablan inglés, e invitamos a todos a que se comuniquen independientemente de su estatus migratorio."
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment of Man for Posing as an Immigration Attorney and Stealing Thousands of Dollars in Fake Legal Fees
“As alleged, New Yorkers looking to become permanent residents trusted Pablo Israel Ortega Cuenca to provide them with legal services, and he broke that trust by taking advantage of them and putting them at risk of deportation,” said District Attorney Bragg. “If you believe you or someone you know has been a victim of this type of fraud, we urge you to call our office’s Immigration Affairs Unit hotline at 212-335-3600 or via WhatsApp at 347-371-0877. Interpreters are available to assist non-native English speakers and we encourage all to reach out regardless of immigration status.”
Doctor ‘Experimented’ on Wife With ‘Alternative’ Treatments. She Died
Jeffrey Harris, M.D., 59, was sentenced to as much as 15 years in state prison, the maximum sentence, in December. He was found guilty in October of “ignoring medical evidence and advice and experimenting on his wife, Tammy Harris, leading to her slow and painful death,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement.
Mob-tied construction exec admits corruption charge
Lawrence Wecker, 83, admitted in New York State Supreme Court to a single count of enterprise corruption and to another of attempted criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, the office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said. He is expected to be sentenced to between two and six years in state prison April 30.
Construction Cos., Execs Cop To Housing Fraud In NY
A construction company owner pled guilty Tuesday for his alleged role in a sweeping affordable housing fraud scheme that included forged payrolls, bribery and theft from clients and subcontractors, the Manhattan
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