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Milford Man, His 'Mules' Scammed $50K Worth Of iPhones Through Insurance Scheme: Police
A Connecticut man accused of running an elaborate $50,000 iPhone insurance scam was arrested this week after a months-long investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies, authorities said.
Esmaylin Delacruz, 37, of Milford, was taken into custody Thursday, Jan. 30, and charged with conspiracy to commit larceny, first-degree larceny, and insurance fraud, Connecticut State Police said.
Investigators say Delacruz used a network of "mules" to open accounts with multiple wireless carriers and file fraudulent claims to obtain new Apple iPhones. Those devices, police said, were later fu…
CT Attorney Stole $7.4M Over Decade During His Time As Banks' Lead Counsel: Feds
A Connecticut man who held powerful positions at several banks, including General Counsel and Executive Vice President, faces up to 30 years in prison for orchestrating a decade-long embezzlement scheme that defrauded his employers of more than $7 million, federal authorities said.
James Blose, 56, waived indictment and pleaded guilty in New Haven federal court to bank fraud and illegal monetary transactions on Friday, Dec. 20, per the US Attorney for Connecticut. His actions, spanning from 2013 to 2023, were uncovered after an extensive investigation by federal authorities, inclu…
Recall Issued For Produce Sold In NY, CT Stores Over Potential Listeria Contamination
Ready-to-eat fruit and vegetable products sold in the parts of the Northeast are being recalled.
Connecticut-based Gracie’s Kitchens Inc., located in New Haven, has issued the recall due to potential contamination with Listeria, a bacteria that can cause serious health risks, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The recall involves products manufactured between Monday, Nov. 4 and Wednesday, Nov. 13, and sold under the Gracie’s Kitchens, King Kullen, and Wild By Nature brands.
The products were distributed to grocery stores in New York and Connecticut.
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