Marina Dimova reports that computer technician Sze Ho-chun went on trial for stealing explicit photographs from singer-actor Edison Chen’s laptop and uploading them to the internet. The case triggered a huge celebrity sex scandal in Hong Kong because the photos depicted Chen and various starlets in sex acts. Sze allegedly got access to the laptop…
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Bits ‘n Pieces
In the justice system: Charles McLaurin was sentenced to nearly eight years in prison for ID theft, a month after he slipped away during a break at his initial sentencing hearing. More. In the UK, the case against PC Anna Wong of the Lothian and Borders Force has been continued again without plea at Edinburgh…
TN: Former child support worker nabbed for selling stolen personal info
TheCityPaper reports that Steven K. Gilmore, a former child support worker, was arrested after attempting to sell the personal information — including names, Social Security numbers and bank account numbers — of 1,600 people. Gilmore had been employed by Policy Studies, Inc., a private company that contracts with the Tennessee Department of Human Services to…
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In the justice system: Glenn Love II pleaded guilty to conspiracy and aggravated identity theft for stealing more than 80 people’s identities by pretending to be a fraud investigator. Charges are pending against Vickie Parks Sheppard, who allegedly assisted him. More. Faced with a mountain of medical bills for her ailing husband, the lending director…
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In the justice system: Karl Douglas Walton was charged with embezzling and ID theft of Agua Caliente Casino/Resort patrons. Watson was an employee at the time. More. Charles H. Belim pleaded guilty to bank fraud and ID theft. He directed his wife and others to steal cards and ID that victimized more than 50 people….
Accused Indy IRS worker remains on job
Liza Danver reports: An IRS worker is facing serious federal charges for stealing money from the government for six straight months. The U.S. attorney said between May and November of 2007, Indianapolis IRS worker Angela Bennett illegally used a special IRS database to obtain people’s personal information, like social security numbers, to file six phony…