A Riverwoods businessman has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for stealing $3 million through mortgage and vehicle loans obtained using stolen identities. Yale Schiff, 50, of Riverwoods, pleaded guilty in 2023 to a federal bank fraud charge in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. U.S. District Judge […]
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Medical issues result in sentencing delay for Crystal Lake man convicted in $8 million Ponzi scheme
Federal sentencing has been delayed for a Crystal Lake man convicted in a $8 million Ponzi scheme due to medical issues as he also faces charges for allegedly stealing from a veterans group in McHenry. Alan J. Hanke, 60, of Crystal Lake, pleaded guilty in June to conspiracy to commit securities fraud for his role in […]
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Probation for former office manager convicted of stealing nearly $60,000 from business near Lake Villa
A former office manager at a business near Lake Villa has been sentenced to probation and ordered to repay nearly $60,000 that she stole from the company. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation after taking a financial crime report in 2021, Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said in June 2022. […]
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Former employee accused of stealing over $5,000 from restaurant in Riverwoods following fraud scheme
Police say a former employee of a pizza restaurant in Riverwoods stole over $5,000 from the business through a payroll check altering scheme. Daniel Nersesov, 21, of Spring Grove, was charged with felony theft and two counts of forgery. The charges stem from an investigation that began last June of a check forgery scheme, according […]
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Suspect allegedly trying to fraudulently purchase $30K car leads police on 3-minute foot chase in Libertyville
A man who prosecutors say was caught committing identity theft while trying to purchase a $30,000 car at a Libertyville car dealership was tackled by officers following a three-minute foot pursuit. Avery F. Ross-Moore, 23, of Chicago, was charged with forgery, identity theft, two counts of resisting a peace officer causing injury and theft. The […]
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Waukegan businessman accused of scamming victims out of money paid for title transfers, vehicle registrations
Police say they have busted a Waukegan businessman for running an operation where he scammed victims out of money that they paid for title transfers and vehicle registration, which he never provided. The Waukegan Police Department’s Traffic and Criminal Investigations Divisions executed a search warrant on the morning of October 3 at 3042 Sunset Avenue. […]
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Crystal Lake man awaiting sentencing in $8 million Ponzi scheme facing charges for allegedly stealing from veterans group
A Crystal Lake man who is awaiting federal sentencing in a $8 million Ponzi scheme is facing new charges for allegedly stealing from a local veterans group in McHenry. Alan J. Hanke, 60, of Crystal Lake, was charged on Wednesday with theft by deception over $10,000, a Class 2 felony, and fraud by use of […]
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6 charged in federal court with staging armed robberies in Lake Villa, other Chicago suburbs to obtain visas
Federal authorities say six people conspired to stage armed robberies in Lake Villa and other Chicago suburbs so the purported victims could apply for special U.S. immigration visas. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois said that Parth Nayi and Kewon Young allegedly organized and participated in staged armed robberies at restaurants, […]
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Crystal Lake man facing federal charges for allegedly stealing millions, falsely filing bankruptcy
Federal prosecutors say a Crystal Lake man stole millions of dollars from investors and spent it on personal expenses before falsely declaring bankruptcy. Alan John Hanke, 50, of Crystal Lake, was charged with securities fraud conspiracy, wire fraud conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, wire fraud, bankruptcy fraud and filing a false bankruptcy declaration. Hanke was arraigned […]