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The audacity of Michael Asumda’s mortgage fraud scheme left real victims in its wake. By recruiting straw buyers, inflat...
08/14/2026

The audacity of Michael Asumda’s mortgage fraud scheme left real victims in its wake. By recruiting straw buyers, inflating property values, and submitting falsified mortgage documents, he siphoned off funds intended to support honest homeowners.

Asumda fled the country in 2017 — but justice caught up. After extradition from Ghana, he received a 57‑month federal sentence and nearly $2 million in restitution from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.

HUD OIG continues to safeguard taxpayer dollars and hold accountable those who harm families and communities through fraud. Report crime, waste, fraud and abuse in HUD programs – www.hudoig.gov/Hotline.

08/13/2026

HUD OIG is proud to recognize the incredible teamwork across law enforcement that recently led to the safe recovery of two missing girls from Toledo, Ohio. Thanks to coordinated efforts—including the U.S. Marshals Service—these children are now safe.

Partnerships like these make all the difference, and we remain committed to protecting families and strengthening communities.

Read more: https://www.hudoig.gov/newsroom/press-release/2-girls-missing-toledo-recovered-cleveland-us-marshals

🚩 130 Children Found with Elevated Blood-Lead LevelsThousands of New York City families spent years living in apartments...
08/11/2026

🚩 130 Children Found with Elevated Blood-Lead Levels

Thousands of New York City families spent years living in apartments with peeling lead paint, mold, leaks, rats, and roaches. Over 130 children were poisoned by lead during that time.

Federal and state officials have now required the landlords to pay $6.5 million and make major repairs across more than 2,500 apartments. This includes removing all lead hazards, fixing unhealthy conditions, and providing restitution to the families who were harmed.

This is about the victims who lived through these conditions. Families are finally getting accountability, safer homes, and long‑overdue support.

Learn more: https://www.hudoig.gov/newsroom/press-release/united-states-obtains-consent-decree-against-lilmor-management-morris?indexRefer=/news-congressional/press-releases

🚨 A Missouri woman has been sentenced to 3 years of probation and ordered her to repay $1.97 million after aiding a lott...
08/10/2026

🚨 A Missouri woman has been sentenced to 3 years of probation and ordered her to repay $1.97 million after aiding a lottery scam that targeted elderly individuals.

Victims were persuaded to take out reverse mortgages and home equity loans under false pretenses, many losing their entire life savings.

This case highlights the urgent need for financial fraud awareness, especially for vulnerable populations.

Press release: https://www.hudoig.gov/newsroom/press-release/missouri-woman-sentenced-3-years-probation-ordered-repay-lottery-scam?indexRefer=/news-congressional/press-releases

A Chicago contractor, Mark Steven Diamond, has been sentenced to 17+ years in federal prison and ordered to pay $2.7 mi...
08/07/2026



A Chicago contractor, Mark Steven Diamond, has been sentenced to 17+ years in federal prison and ordered to pay $2.7 million in restitution for orchestrating a massive reverse mortgage scam targeting senior homeowners.

🚨 Victims: Over 100 elderly residents.

💲 Lost equity: Estimated near $10 million.

🚫 Method: Misleading homeowners into signing reverse mortgage documents under the guise of home repairs—receiving loan funds for work that never happened or was never completed.

This case highlights the urgent need to protect older adults from predatory financial schemes.

Read more:
https://www.hudoig.gov/newsroom/press-release/chicago-businessman-sentenced-more-17-years-prison-bilking-elderly

Andre Trott’s sentencing shows how overtime fraud can directly harm vulnerable residents who rely on HUD‑funded services...
08/06/2026

Andre Trott’s sentencing shows how overtime fraud can directly harm vulnerable residents who rely on HUD‑funded services.

On July 14, 2026, Trott was sentenced to 36 months of probation and ordered to repay more than $52K . His co‑defendants have pled guilty and await sentencing.

🔸Children in older homes saw fewer lead‑based paint inspections, leaving some exposed to dangerous lead hazards.

🔸Elderly and disabled residents received fewer Meals on Wheels deliveries during COVID, cutting off essential daily nutrition.

🔸Public health programs lost more than $215K in grant funds meant for safety and support services.

Protecting federal grant dollars means ensuring families get the services that keep them safe, healthy, and supported. ⚖️

Original press release:
https://www.hudoig.gov/newsroom/press-release/supervisor-and-employee-city-trenton-bureau-environmental-health-charged

🚨 Audacity of Fraud: Justice Served 🚨HUD OIG is committed to protecting the integrity of federal housing programs and th...
08/03/2026

🚨 Audacity of Fraud: Justice Served 🚨

HUD OIG is committed to protecting the integrity of federal housing programs and the families who depend on them.

Recently, Ashley Nicole Lear, former Executive Director of the Stanford Housing Authority (Lincoln County, KY), was sentenced to 13 months in federal prison and ordered to repay more than $120,000 after exploiting her position for personal enrichment. Her actions included:

• Unauthorized “bonus” payments and salary manipulation
• Personal luxury credit card charges using federal funds
• Misuse of a government vehicle
• Forgery of board meeting minutes
• Directing federal housing dollars into her personal account

This case demonstrates how deliberate, systemic fraud harms the most vulnerable and reinforces why accountability and transparency remain essential in public service.

Thanks to the dedicated investigative work of HUD OIG Special Agents and collaboration with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, justice was delivered.

Read more at https://www.hudoig.gov/newsroom/press-release/former-executive-director-stanford-housing-authority-sentenced-wire-fraud 🛑

07/31/2026

Accountability in Action ⚖️

A former Columbia, SC Housing Authority official has been indicted for allegedly stealing over $20K n HUD rental assistance funds and for identity theft.

HUD OIG is committed to uncovering fraud and protecting taxpayer dollars. 🔍💰

If you see or suspect crime, fraud, waste, or abuse in HUD programs, report it to the HUD OIG Hotline. 📞 Together, we can help safeguard these critical resources. www.hudoig.gov/hotline

07/30/2026

It’s National Whistleblower Day 📣

HUD OIG appreciates the important role whistleblowers have in supporting stronger, more accountable federal programs.

Their actions help HUD OIG protect HUD’s mission and promote integrity across the country.

Learn more about whistleblower protections and how HUD OIG works to safeguard HUD programs: https://www.hudoig.gov/whistleblower-protections

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