# US fraud cases involving public funds

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-fraud-cases-involving-public-funds
> Updated: 2026-10-02T21:10:01.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Separate fraud investigations in the United States have resulted in legal actions against individuals accused of misappropriating public and federal funds.

In North Carolina, a married couple employed by the state government faces felony charges following an investigation by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Authorities allege the pair misused state-issued purchasing cards to obtain more than $20,000 in taxpayer funds through false pretenses and conspiracy.

In a federal case, a New Jersey woman and a Colombian man were convicted for operating a fraudulent transit company. The pair used stolen identities, including those of deceased individuals, to claim over $1.6 million from federal programs such as the Federal Transit Administration and Department of Housing and Urban Development. The stolen funds, which were intended for transportation services for elderly and disabled individuals, were reportedly used for luxury purchases.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: New Jersey couple convicted in $13 million federal fraud scheme

A New Jersey couple was convicted of a federal fraud scheme that used a fake transit company to attempt to steal $13 million in government funds intended for vulnerable populations.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-jersey-couple-convicted-in-13-million-federal-fraud-scheme

### 2026-09-22: North Carolina couple charged in state credit card fraud scheme

A North Carolina couple faces felony charges for allegedly using state-issued credit cards to misappropriate over $20,000 in public funds through deceptive practices.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-carolina-couple-charged-in-state-credit-card-fraud-scheme

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