WSJ Readers Debate Senior Citizens Using Cannabis
A Wall Street Journal essay highlights strong and divided public opinions regarding the recreational use of marijuana among elderly Americans.
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Ghanaian brothers and US-based woman indicted in romance fraud scheme
Two Ghanaian brothers and a US-based woman have been indicted for their alleged involvement in an international romance fraud network that targeted elderly Americans through dating websites and social media.
Ghanaian Influencer Extradited to US Over $8M Elderly Romance Scam
A Ghanaian influencer, Frederick Kumi, has been extradited to the United States to face charges related to an $8 million romance scam that targeted older Americans, prosecutors allege.
Man who killed Olympic swimmer charged in multimillion-dollar grandparent scam
Glen Crossley, the Montrealer responsible for killing a Canadian Olympic gold medallist in a hit-and-run, has been accused by US prosecutors of participating in a multimillion-dollar grandparent scam network targeting elderly Americans.
FBI Shuts Down Indian Call Center Scam Targeting Elderly Americans
The FBI has dismantled an Indian call center operation responsible for defrauding elderly Americans of millions of dollars. Two US businessmen have pleaded guilty to their roles in facilitating the scam.
Indian-Origin Man Sentenced to Four Years in US Elder Fraud Scheme
Sital Singh, an Indian-origin man, received a four-year prison sentence in the US for his involvement in a $9.3 million fraud scheme targeting elderly Americans, and was ordered to pay $6.6 million in restitution.