Sandy fraud News

Probation for New York Contractor Accused of Sandy Fraud

A contractor from New York City who defrauded Superstorm Sandy victims in New Jersey will not have to serve a prison term as long as he pays restitution. Monmouth County prosecutors say 52-year-old Frank Lewery of Staten Island was sentenced …

More New Jersey Homeowners Accused of Sandy Fraud

Two more New Jersey residents face allegations of filing fraudulent applications for Superstorm Sandy aid. Acting Attorney General John Hoffman says 53-year-old Carol Suto of Clifton and 56-year-old Debra Weigman of Berkeley Township both claimed that storm-damaged homes were their …

New Jersey Man Admits Sandy Fraud

A Monmouth County, N.J., man has pleaded guilty to filing a fraudulent insurance claim related to Superstorm Sandy. Authorities say 74-year-old Farouk Soliman admitted he attempted to recoup the cost of hiring a demolition firm to raze a barn on …