In a scam that affected 36 companies in 11 states and four countries, a man from Texas tried to scam Martin Guitar, but failed to obtain anything from the company. Michael Glenn Barnes pretended to be members or employees of various bands and sports teams. He was able to convince music and athletic gear companies…

A Canadian contractor working on the Freedom Tower in New York City was convicted of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud charges on August 10. A Manhattan federal jury found Larry Davis, 65, and his company guilty of defrauding the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. His company, DCM Erectors Inc.,…

Andrew Caspersen, a former Wall Street executive, pleaded guilty to federal charges that he defrauded investors of nearly $40 million. Caspersen, accompanied by his attorney, pleaded guilty in a Manhattan federal courtroom to one charge of wire fraud and one charge of securities fraud, each of which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in…