Massachusetts Mayor Charged With Pandemic Loan Fraud and Money Laundering
The Mayor of Lawrence was arrested and charged with wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a pandemic loan fraud scheme.
Read the Press ReleaseSouth Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to $1.2 Million COVID Relief Fraud
David Breen pleaded guilty to one count of theft of government property, for misappropriating COVID-19 funds for personal use.
Read the Press ReleaseLowell Non-Profit Director Arraigned For Alleged Large-Scale Rental Assistance Fraud Scheme
Defendant Allegedly Misappropriated Over $280,000 in Rental Funds Earmarked for Families Experiencing Housing Crises
Read the Press ReleaseRed Flags for Fraud
Learn about workplace fraud and the red flags that can help you detect it.
View the GuideSouth Carolina Man Charged with $1.2 Million Covid Relief Fraud
A South Carolina businessman has been charged in federal court in Worcester with COVID relief fraud.
Read the Press ReleaseWorcester Man Indicted on Identity Theft and Covid-Relief Fraud
A Dominican national lawfully residing in Worcester has been indicted on five counts of theft of government money and three counts of aggravated identity theft.
Read the Press ReleaseOIG Bulletin, December 2025
Sound Budget Practices Prevent Surprise Shortfalls, 5 Recent Investigations and Case Updates, Chapter 30B Hot Topics, and more.
Read the BulletinHouse 56, An Act Empowering Municipalities and Local Governments
IG Shapiro outlined his support of certain provisions of House 56 that update Chapter 30B.
Read the TestimonyBoston-Area Landlord Pleads Guilty to Pandemic Relief Fraud Charges
Steven Stoico and his co-defendant, Maria Grasso, pleaded guilty to filing applications for pandemic-era housing relief.
Read the Press ReleaseFormer Director of Boston Nonprofit Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges
The founder and former CEO of the local nonprofit Violence in Boston (VIB) pleaded guilty to fraud charges in federal court in Boston.
Read the Press ReleaseFormer Ware Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Over $20,000 from the Town of Ware and Three Regional Nonprofit Fire Associations
The former fire chief of Ware will pay $20,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to embezzlement charges in Hampshire County Superior Court on Tuesday.
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