fraud
Richeson fails to attend his fraud trial on June 8
By Charles Bolinger Editor • After nearly six months of anticipation, former funeral director Guideon Richeson was a no-show at his fraud trial in Edwardsville on June 8. Kwame Raoul’s office, which originally brought charges against Richeon, 10 counts of income tax fraud and one count of failure to keep books and records, has not…
Read MoreChicago man charged with deception, credit card fraud in Troy
By Charles Bolinger Editor • In a case dating back to October 2025 that involves the Troy Car Care Center, Troy Police arrested a pair of men allegedly involved and one of them, a man from Chicago, Aston Sanson, 33, was charged with theft between $500 and $10,000 and unlawful use of credit or debit…
Read MoreMadison County Recorder establishes fraud referral, review process in compliance with SB 1523
EDWARDSVILLE— In accordance with Senate Bill 1523, Madison County Recorder, Linda Andreas, officially established a new Fraud Referral and Review Process aimed at enhancing the integrity and transparency of county recorder operations. This process will facilitate the review and referral of suspected fraud related to documents or election-related filings processed by the Recorder’s Office. SB…
Read MoreFirst Mid Bank & Trust highlights business fraud protection solutions, strategies for 2026
ST. LOUIS – With approximately 79% of organizations reporting attempted or actual payment fraud activity in 2024, business fraud schemes are becoming more frequent and increasingly sophisticated. First Mid Bank & Trust (First Mid) is urging business leaders to take proactive steps to protect their assets and safeguard their accounts from unauthorized activity. “Fraud is…
Read MoreMadison County Circuit Clerk, Sheriff warn public of Illinois DMV Scam
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County Circuit Clerk Patrick McRae and Sheriff Jeff Connor are alerting the public to a new scam targeting local residents about fraudulent notices claiming to be from the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles. “Scammers are sending messages — via text and email— titled ‘Final Notice: Enforcement Penalties Begin on May 29’ claiming recipients…
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