A Nevada man pleaded guilty today to participating in a scheme to defraud multiple financial institutions by filing fraudulent bank loan applications that sought more than $1.9 million dollars in forgivable loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The man also pleaded guilty to collecting … [Read more...] about Nevada Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $1.9 Million in COVID-Relief Fraud Scheme
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American Bar Association Appoints Las Vegas Attorney Ayesha Mehdi to Leadership Roles for Healthcare Fraud and Compliance Group, Diversity and Inclusion
Spencer Fane Partner Attorney Ayesha Mehdi, JD, MHSA, has been appointed by the American Bar Association (ABA) to chair its Health Law Section’s Fraud and Compliance interest group and vice chair Diversity and Inclusion. In these leadership roles, Mehdi will drive efforts to enhance diversity, promote justice and create growth opportunities for ABA members. Mehdi previously … [Read more...] about American Bar Association Appoints Las Vegas Attorney Ayesha Mehdi to Leadership Roles for Healthcare Fraud and Compliance Group, Diversity and Inclusion
U.S. Attorney’s Office, FBI, And AARP Nevada Partner to Protect Nevadans from Gift Card Fraud
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada, FBI Las Vegas Field Office, and AARP Nevada will host an interactive telephonic town hall on June 30, at 10 a.m. PDT, to share information about common gift card fraud schemes and prevention tips. During the hour-long town hall, an Assistant U.S. Attorney and FBI Supervisory Special Agent will discuss common scams to be … [Read more...] about U.S. Attorney’s Office, FBI, And AARP Nevada Partner to Protect Nevadans from Gift Card Fraud
Routes of Empowerment Discussion to Spotlight Women across Multiple Industries
Spencer Fane Partner Ayesha Mehdi among panelists set for March 25 virtual event The UNLV Minority Serving-Institution Student Council plans to host Routes of Empowerment, a Zoom discussion featuring prominent women in multiple industries, from 4-6 p.m. March 25. Panelists, including Las Vegas attorney and Spencer Fane Partner Ayesha Mehdi, will explore the … [Read more...] about Routes of Empowerment Discussion to Spotlight Women across Multiple Industries
Diversity in Practice Panel to Explore Middle Eastern/South Asian Representation in Law
Spencer Fane Partner Ayesha Mehdi among panelists set for March 2 virtual discussion The UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law’s Middle Eastern Law Students Association plans to present a Diversity in Practice Panel Zoom discussion focused on Middle Eastern and South Asian representation in the legal profession at 6:30 p.m. on March 2. Panelists set to participate … [Read more...] about Diversity in Practice Panel to Explore Middle Eastern/South Asian Representation in Law
Man Charged With $1.9 Million COVID-Relief Fraud
Jorge Abramovs of Las Vegas has been charged in an indictment for his alleged participation in a scheme to defraud multiple financial institutions. A Nevada man was charged in an indictment Wednesday for his alleged participation in a scheme to defraud multiple financial institutions by filing bank loan applications that fraudulently sought more than $1.9 million dollars in … [Read more...] about Man Charged With $1.9 Million COVID-Relief Fraud