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  Category: Fraud


Attorney General Denn Confirms Delaware’s Involvement In Ongoing National Opioid Investigation and Begins Steps for Independent State Investigation

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Thursday, June 15, 2017

In response to a Wall Street Journal article describing a national coalition of Attorneys General investigating whether manufacturers have engaged in unlawful or deceptive practices in the marketing and sale of opioids, Attorney General Denn confirmed Thursday that the Delaware Department of Justice is actively participating in this investigation. Attorney General Denn also announced that […]




Former High School Employee Pleads Guilty to Sexual Solicitation of a Child

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Monday, May 8, 2017

Also, Medicaid Fraud unit prosecutes two health care workers in separate cases. The former athletic director at McKean High School in the Red Clay School District, Brian Budd, 34, of Columbus, NJ, has pled guilty to Sexual Solicitation of a Child. In July 2016, Budd solicited a 16-year-old student to allow him to engage in […]




Financial Management Consultant Indicted in Alleged Ponzi Scheme

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 26, 2017

The Delaware Department of Justice Investor Protection Unit has obtained an indictment against Matthew A. Krimm, 35, of Abington, MD. The 25-count indictment includes charges of Racketeering and Securities Fraud. A Sussex County Grand Jury indicted Krimm, formerly of Rehoboth Beach, following a year-long investigation. The indictment charges Krimm with soliciting and selling investments in […]




AG’s Fraud and Consumer Protection Division Urges Delaware Consumers To Be On Guard Against IRS Scams And Other Financial Frauds

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Thursday, April 6, 2017

With tax season here, the Fraud and Consumer Protection Division of Attorney General Matt Denn’s office warns Delaware consumers and employers to be on guard against fake IRS phone call scams and IRS Form W-2 email phishing scams that are targeting employers, including retail businesses, school districts, nonprofit organizations, and law firms. IRS Phone Call […]




$1.45 Million to Delaware for Environmental Purpose from VW Emissions Investigation

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Fraud | Date Posted: Friday, March 31, 2017

Delaware will receive $1.45 million for environmental projects as a result of an additional settlement between 10 states and Volkswagen, Porsche and Audi over the company’s use of “defeat devices” on the emissions controls of diesel vehicles. The settlement filed Thursday is in addition to a federal and multi-state settlement last year that obtained payments […]







  Category: Fraud

Attorney General Denn Confirms Delaware’s Involvement In Ongoing National Opioid Investigation and Begins Steps for Independent State Investigation

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Thursday, June 15, 2017

In response to a Wall Street Journal article describing a national coalition of Attorneys General investigating whether manufacturers have engaged in unlawful or deceptive practices in the marketing and sale of opioids, Attorney General Denn confirmed Thursday that the Delaware Department of Justice is actively participating in this investigation. Attorney General Denn also announced that […]




Former High School Employee Pleads Guilty to Sexual Solicitation of a Child

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Monday, May 8, 2017

Also, Medicaid Fraud unit prosecutes two health care workers in separate cases. The former athletic director at McKean High School in the Red Clay School District, Brian Budd, 34, of Columbus, NJ, has pled guilty to Sexual Solicitation of a Child. In July 2016, Budd solicited a 16-year-old student to allow him to engage in […]




Financial Management Consultant Indicted in Alleged Ponzi Scheme

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 26, 2017

The Delaware Department of Justice Investor Protection Unit has obtained an indictment against Matthew A. Krimm, 35, of Abington, MD. The 25-count indictment includes charges of Racketeering and Securities Fraud. A Sussex County Grand Jury indicted Krimm, formerly of Rehoboth Beach, following a year-long investigation. The indictment charges Krimm with soliciting and selling investments in […]




AG’s Fraud and Consumer Protection Division Urges Delaware Consumers To Be On Guard Against IRS Scams And Other Financial Frauds

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Thursday, April 6, 2017

With tax season here, the Fraud and Consumer Protection Division of Attorney General Matt Denn’s office warns Delaware consumers and employers to be on guard against fake IRS phone call scams and IRS Form W-2 email phishing scams that are targeting employers, including retail businesses, school districts, nonprofit organizations, and law firms. IRS Phone Call […]




$1.45 Million to Delaware for Environmental Purpose from VW Emissions Investigation

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Fraud | Date Posted: Friday, March 31, 2017

Delaware will receive $1.45 million for environmental projects as a result of an additional settlement between 10 states and Volkswagen, Porsche and Audi over the company’s use of “defeat devices” on the emissions controls of diesel vehicles. The settlement filed Thursday is in addition to a federal and multi-state settlement last year that obtained payments […]