Man Pleads Guilty in $200K Fraud Scheme Targeting Seniors

Multiple fraud cases have emerged involving guilty pleas from individuals who exploited vulnerable populations for financial gain. Corey Alston from Florida admitted to orchestrating a scheme that involved submitting over $8 million in false Medicare claims for COVID-19 test kits, resulting in a personal profit of over $2.3 million. In Maryland, Mervyn Fombe Abiko was implicated in a conspiracy that fraudulently obtained over $1 million in unemployment benefits by using stolen personal information. Meanwhile, Jiaci Liu pleaded guilty in San Diego for his role in a scam that targeted elderly individuals, convincing them to withdraw and hand over over $200,000 under false pretenses. Liu's operation involved deceiving victims through a fake tech support hotline, leading to significant financial losses for those affected. These cases highlight ongoing issues of fraud that disproportionately impact vulnerable communities, including seniors and those impacted by the pandemic.