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G Herbo Surrenders to Feds in Fraud Case

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According to a report from TMZ, G Herbo has turned himself into authorities amid his fraud case that feds allege lasted for four years and Herbo illegitimately obtained over $1 million worth of goods and services.

G Herbo, whose real name is Herbert Randall Wright III, turned himself in yesterday afternoon (December 3) after the news broke that Wright was using stolen IDs and credit card information to make luxury purchases over a four-year time span. Limo services, private jets, and even designer puppies were among some of the opulent purchases that Herbo ran up with his alleged fraud scheme, totaling a whopping $1.5 million.

Herbo’s team contends his innocence, saying in a statement, “Herbo has legal representation in Massachusetts via Prince Lobel, whose team has reached out to the US Attorney’s office in Massachusetts to make arrangements for Herbo’s appearance. G Herbo will appear in Massachusetts whenever he is required either in person or via Zoom.”

Herbo and his co-defendants, manager Antonio “T-Glo” Strong, Chicago rapper Joe Rodeo, Steven Hayes Jr., Demario Sorrells, and Terrence Bender are all facing federal charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

G Herbo is the second rapper within a week to get jammed up in a federal indictment, with Casanova 2X recently turning himself into federal authorities on racketeering charges.

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Men Who Posed as Wu-Tang Clan Members Scammed Hotels for More Than $100K in Atlanta

Two men were arrested after they posed as members of the Wu-Tang Clan in three different five star Georgia hotels, totaling over $100K in goods and services.

Aaron Barnes-Burpo and Walker Washington told hotel management at the Georgian Terrace Hotel and Hyatt Regency in Atlanta that hey were WTC members who were managed by Roc Nation. The two men drove a Rolls Royce Phantom and rented from A-National Limousine, totaling a whopping $60K. Barnes-Burpo and Washington also booked Atlanta-area studios like real rappers, racking up a $17K tab in unpaid studio time.

The duo were caught the third time in an Augusta, Georgia, where the hotel staff immediately caught on to their scam. Barnes-Burpo and Washington were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

 

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Struggle Singer Allegedly Finesses Job Out Of Millions To Fund Music Career

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Ever heard of a performer with the stage name Chad Focus? If your is answer is no then get prepared to hear all about him and his grand master scammer escapades.

Complex is reporting that a man named Chad Arrington was doing the most in an effort to get his musical career off the ground. According to a report by Pitchfork the Baltimore resident was taking full advantage of his employer’s credit card. Court records show that the SEO specialist charged numerous expenses including purchasing recording equipment, high profile billboard advertisements, radio promotions services, false social media followers and more. His illegal efforts pushed his song “Dance With Me” into the Billboard’s Top Dance Club Songs list though.

Chad Focus was able to cover up his unauthorized spending with the help of four other conspirators at the unnamed company. The crew apparently forged American Express statements, signatures and other bookkeeping items.

On May 29 Arrington was indicted by a federal grand jury for alleged conspiracy, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft to the tune of four million dollars. He faces 20 years in federal prison if convicted on all counts. You can check out some of his music below so you can see why he had to pay for streams.

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