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Massachusetts Real Estate Broker Indicted on Embezzlement Charges

Massachusetts Real Estate Broker Indicted on Embezzlement Charges

by Phil Hall | Oct 6, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The owner of a defunct Massachusetts real estate brokerage has been indicted for embezzlement. Boston 25 News reports Stephen D. Webster, broker and principal with Success! Real Estate in Marshfield, was accused of detouring more than $11.6 million in client escrow...
NYC Man Charged in Rental Scam That Defrauded Victims Out of $25,000

NYC Man Charged in Rental Scam That Defrauded Victims Out of $25,000

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A New York City man was indicted for stealing approximately $25,000 from three prospective renters by pretending to be a real estate broker and showing them apartment that he was not authorized to sell. According to the charges brought against him, Juan Valloy ran a...
Philadelphia Real Estate Agent Pleads Guilty to Loan Fraud Scheme

Philadelphia Real Estate Agent Pleads Guilty to Loan Fraud Scheme

by Phil Hall | Sep 29, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A Philadelphia real estate agent has pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of making an illegal monetary transaction, in connection with a fraudulent loan scheme. Jonathan Barach was a licensed residential real estate agent who served as co-founder...
Ex-Pennsylvania Township Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Property Taxes

Ex-Pennsylvania Township Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Property Taxes

by Phil Hall | Sep 24, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The former tax collector for a Pennsylvania township pleaded guilty to embezzling property taxes. Karen McGinnis was the tax collector for Fairview Township from March 2023 through last January. In her job, she was responsible for collecting property taxes, including...
California Construction Firm CEO Arrested on Loan Fraud Charges

California Construction Firm CEO Arrested on Loan Fraud Charges

by Phil Hall | Sep 8, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The CEO of a California construction company was arrested on a federal criminal complaint alleging that he fraudulently obtained more than $4 million in Covid-19 relief funds and federally guaranteed small business loans. According to court documents, Joey Wayne...
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