Case in point being this 40-year-old mother from the UK who claimed £18.000 over a period of five years during which time she reportedly became a second dan black belt in the martial art and also took part in competitions.
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Showing posts with label fraud. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fraud. Show all posts
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Disability Claim While Going for Taekwondo Black Belt
I suppose claiming disability while at the same time being fit enough for black belt exams in taekwondo isn't the smartest of moves ... unless you want to have authorities on your back faster than you can say 'kick and punch'.
Case in point being this 40-year-old mother from the UK who claimed £18.000 over a period of five years during which time she reportedly became a second dan black belt in the martial art and also took part in competitions.
Case in point being this 40-year-old mother from the UK who claimed £18.000 over a period of five years during which time she reportedly became a second dan black belt in the martial art and also took part in competitions.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
More MMA Fighters in Trouble
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It may certainly appear that mixed martial arts fighters are in a league of their own - for better or worse.
Not only do we have top level athletes being caught using steroids at an almost alarming rate - there is also lots of stuff going on elsewhere...
In New Mexico, a fighter apparently looking for trouble got himself into a brawl at a swimming pool, according to krqe.com.
He reportedly ended up critically injured after being knocked out cold with one single punch to the head.
Then you have the former MMA-fighter in Hawaii who recently have been found guilty of murder and sexual assault.
Hawaiinewsnow.com have the full report about this nice fellow, who also have a prior felony conviction and two pending assault cases "under his belt".
And let us not forget "The Noodle", a 35-year-old firefighter from L.A, who' also moonlighting as a mixed martial arts fighter, according to losangeles.cbslocal.com.
He is being accused of worker's compensation fraud after filing false workers' compensation insurance claims while he was participating in MMA fights.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Closing Martial Arts Schools
When martial arts businesses are closing down with little or no warning, it puts a bad name on the martial arts community as a whole and students and parents alike are left in the dust.
What is even worse is that some of these closed schools is down to criminal activities of the operators, or quarrels and disagreements among instructors and owners - often times "political" issues over power, control or money.
The following two cases are recent examples:
South Dakota -- A Sioux Falls martial arts school abruptly closed its doors Monday morning. Now, the owner of the school and parents of students taking lessons are accusing each other of wrongdoing.
Each side says the other took money and failed to live up to various obligations. And it's the kids who are being caught in the middle of a very different kind of fight.
The first word many parents of those students received about this dispute was notice during the school day that the vehicle that normally picks up their children to take them to classes wouldn't be showing up.
The Elite Martial Arts Academy was officially formed on August 1. Back in April, when it was called the Sioux Falls Martial Arts Academy, owner Tom Werner asked for $35 membership fees for students to join USA Taekwondo.
That membership allows kids to travel to national competitions. But according to former instructors, as well as some parents, those applications haven't been processed more than five months later.
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South Carolina -- When a Boiling Springs mom went to drop off her children at a popular martial arts business last Thursday she found a sign on the door that said "no more classes."
The woman (...) says she paid $1,132 to All-American Martial Arts Center in Boiling Springs on August 31. The money was paid as a six-month advance, but she says her children received only two and a half weeks of classes before the place closed.
The woman says another mother at the facility told her, "The owner's been arrested, and they're closing, and I said wait a minute. I just paid for six months! ... I paid in full.
Spartanburg County deputies did arrest (the owner) on August 16 and charged him with 2nd degree burglary, petite larceny and obtaining goods under false pretenses. Deputies say (the owner) stole jewelry from the home of one of his clients and later pawned it.
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What's your take on situations like this? Any experiences about martial arts businesses closing down you care to share with the rest of us? Feel free to comment below!
What is even worse is that some of these closed schools is down to criminal activities of the operators, or quarrels and disagreements among instructors and owners - often times "political" issues over power, control or money.
The following two cases are recent examples:
South Dakota -- A Sioux Falls martial arts school abruptly closed its doors Monday morning. Now, the owner of the school and parents of students taking lessons are accusing each other of wrongdoing.
Each side says the other took money and failed to live up to various obligations. And it's the kids who are being caught in the middle of a very different kind of fight.
The first word many parents of those students received about this dispute was notice during the school day that the vehicle that normally picks up their children to take them to classes wouldn't be showing up.
The Elite Martial Arts Academy was officially formed on August 1. Back in April, when it was called the Sioux Falls Martial Arts Academy, owner Tom Werner asked for $35 membership fees for students to join USA Taekwondo.
That membership allows kids to travel to national competitions. But according to former instructors, as well as some parents, those applications haven't been processed more than five months later.
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South Carolina -- When a Boiling Springs mom went to drop off her children at a popular martial arts business last Thursday she found a sign on the door that said "no more classes."
The woman (...) says she paid $1,132 to All-American Martial Arts Center in Boiling Springs on August 31. The money was paid as a six-month advance, but she says her children received only two and a half weeks of classes before the place closed.
The woman says another mother at the facility told her, "The owner's been arrested, and they're closing, and I said wait a minute. I just paid for six months! ... I paid in full.
Spartanburg County deputies did arrest (the owner) on August 16 and charged him with 2nd degree burglary, petite larceny and obtaining goods under false pretenses. Deputies say (the owner) stole jewelry from the home of one of his clients and later pawned it.
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What's your take on situations like this? Any experiences about martial arts businesses closing down you care to share with the rest of us? Feel free to comment below!
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Karate Business Fraud Scheme
In the following story from examiner.net, you can read more about a local karate business owner who, according to prosecutors, is leading the largest false tax claims case ever prosecuted in the state.
The 46-year-old suspect, reportedly maintained an office and karate studio in Blue Springs.
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Missouri -- U.S. Attorney Beth Phillips announced Thursday through her office that 16 defendants - five from the Kansas City area - were charged in the tax fraud scheme, which spanned from July 1, 2008 to September 21, 2011.
Phillips called Kansas City the center of the operation, one that reached as far east as Georgia and as far west as California.
"Kansas City was the hub of a nationwide conspiracy that attempted to receive nearly $100 million in fraudulent tax refunds," Phillips said in a press release.
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So, let's hear it from you - what's your take on this tax return fraud scheme? Any thoughts on karate business owners in general or this person in particular?
The 46-year-old suspect, reportedly maintained an office and karate studio in Blue Springs.
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Missouri -- U.S. Attorney Beth Phillips announced Thursday through her office that 16 defendants - five from the Kansas City area - were charged in the tax fraud scheme, which spanned from July 1, 2008 to September 21, 2011.
Phillips called Kansas City the center of the operation, one that reached as far east as Georgia and as far west as California.
"Kansas City was the hub of a nationwide conspiracy that attempted to receive nearly $100 million in fraudulent tax refunds," Phillips said in a press release.
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So, let's hear it from you - what's your take on this tax return fraud scheme? Any thoughts on karate business owners in general or this person in particular?
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Major Kung Fu Fail
...Or why it is always a good idea to do some basic research prior to taking up a martial art, rather than after the fact.
The site avvo.com has a question from someone who apparently has had a run-in with an apparent "kung fuka".
First off - the individual claimed to have paid in the excess of 10 grand (holly smoke!) to be taught by a fake 10th degree kung fu black belt - only to find that the master was an obvious fake and that there's no Chinese governmental kung fu organization that awards black belts.
The person managed to get a third of the truly insane tuition fee back from filing a lawsuit through a small claims court.
A few minutes of research could have saved the individual of being royally taken for a ride ... kung fu style.
The site avvo.com has a question from someone who apparently has had a run-in with an apparent "kung fuka".
First off - the individual claimed to have paid in the excess of 10 grand (holly smoke!) to be taught by a fake 10th degree kung fu black belt - only to find that the master was an obvious fake and that there's no Chinese governmental kung fu organization that awards black belts.
The person managed to get a third of the truly insane tuition fee back from filing a lawsuit through a small claims court.
A few minutes of research could have saved the individual of being royally taken for a ride ... kung fu style.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Fake Charity Fraud
UK -- A 61-year-old hooligan and martial arts "legend" from the Burnley area has been sentenced to jail after falsely claiming he collected money for a kick-boxing club.
The man told people in Blackburn, that - while using a charity collection tin - he was part of a group collecting for the club, according to pendletoday.co.uk.
He was allegedly arrested when an off-duty police officer recognized him from Burnley.
The man told people in Blackburn, that - while using a charity collection tin - he was part of a group collecting for the club, according to pendletoday.co.uk.
He was allegedly arrested when an off-duty police officer recognized him from Burnley.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Judo Benefit Cheat
UK -- A visually impaired, female judo champion was hoping to represent her country in the 2012 Olympics as a member of the Paralympics squad. The woman has now been exposed as a benefit cheat, according to thevisitor.co.uk.
The 37-year-old woman allegedly told authorities that she could barely crawl across the floor or make a meal on one of her bad days.
However, video footage have revealed the judoka throwing her opponent to the floor during a bout of judo.
She has also been seen shopping, walking and running for a bus without any difficulty - all filmed in secret by benefit fraud investigators.
The 37-year-old woman allegedly told authorities that she could barely crawl across the floor or make a meal on one of her bad days.
However, video footage have revealed the judoka throwing her opponent to the floor during a bout of judo.
She has also been seen shopping, walking and running for a bus without any difficulty - all filmed in secret by benefit fraud investigators.
Saturday, March 05, 2011
Accused of Fraud
UK -- In Northern Ireland, a 47-year-old respected judo coach from Belfast is accused of fraud by falsely claiming Disability Living Allowance while teaching and competing in judo.
The man reportedly came third place in an over-40s section at the Commonwealth Games in 2006, according to belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
The man reportedly came third place in an over-40s section at the Commonwealth Games in 2006, according to belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Martial Arts Website Fraud
India -- Timesofindia.indiatimes.com reports about a 40-year-old man from Nainital - a science graduate - who has been arrested for fraud.
The man is suspected of hacking into the website of a Japanese martial arts association, and using it to trick martial arts' tutors across India, Sri Lanka and other Asian countries over the past few years.
The man is suspected of hacking into the website of a Japanese martial arts association, and using it to trick martial arts' tutors across India, Sri Lanka and other Asian countries over the past few years.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Former Fighter Sentenced
California -- A 28-year-old former MMA fighter from San Francisco has been sentenced to three years and one month in prison for assaulting an African American man in a Chico bar, and for an unrelated fraud conviction, according to sacbee.com.
In 2008, the accused approached the victim in a bar, uttered a racially derogatory term, and knocked him out with one punch. The victim did not know the attacker and the assault was unprovoked, the prosecution said.
During the trial, the defendant said that the incident was nothing more than one in a long line of barroom type brawls in which he had participated.
In 2008, the accused approached the victim in a bar, uttered a racially derogatory term, and knocked him out with one punch. The victim did not know the attacker and the assault was unprovoked, the prosecution said.
During the trial, the defendant said that the incident was nothing more than one in a long line of barroom type brawls in which he had participated.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Sued: Combat Krav Maga
Florida -- DBA Commando Krava Maga and its founder Moni Aizik have been served with a multi-million dollar class action lawsuit for fraud, misrepresentation, unjust enrichment, fraudulent inducement, or tortious interference with business, according to pr-inside.com.
The plaintiffs claim that all of Mr Aizik's many misrepresentations has been created for the sole purpose of exaggerating his credentials in order to induce prospective students to purchase martial arts training from him.
The plaintiffs, which include his former top student and his former business partner, list a number of these alleged false claims and fake Israeli army credentials given by Mr. Azik.
The plaintiffs claim that all of Mr Aizik's many misrepresentations has been created for the sole purpose of exaggerating his credentials in order to induce prospective students to purchase martial arts training from him.
The plaintiffs, which include his former top student and his former business partner, list a number of these alleged false claims and fake Israeli army credentials given by Mr. Azik.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Martial Arts Boss Held
Malaysia -- The 38-year-old president of a local martial arts association was recently arrested in connection with trading licence fraud, according to news.asiaone.com.
The man was arrested at an International wing chun festival and championship at a large shopping center outside Kuala Lumpur.
The man is alleged to have duped several people of a sum equivalent of US $30,000 in 2005. His victims claimed in their reports that the man could get them trading licenses from City Hall.
In 2005, the victims contacted authorities after the man went missing soon after they had paid him a 'deposit' for the trading licences, according to a police spokesperson.
The man was arrested at an International wing chun festival and championship at a large shopping center outside Kuala Lumpur.
The man is alleged to have duped several people of a sum equivalent of US $30,000 in 2005. His victims claimed in their reports that the man could get them trading licenses from City Hall.
In 2005, the victims contacted authorities after the man went missing soon after they had paid him a 'deposit' for the trading licences, according to a police spokesperson.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
A Karate 'Rip-Off'
New York -- A 36-year-old employee at a politically connected Brooklyn nonprofit has been arrested on charges of submitting phony receipts for karate instruction, attempting to swindle the city out of $4,080, according to nypost.com.
The man allegedly submitted expense reports showing that a senior citizens center - on 59 dates in 2007 - provided classes in karate to 20 young people. This allowed the center to access an $80,000 anti-gang-violence grant from the City Council.
However, 50 sign-in sheets that were part of the expense report were altered photocopies, authorities said.
The man allegedly submitted expense reports showing that a senior citizens center - on 59 dates in 2007 - provided classes in karate to 20 young people. This allowed the center to access an $80,000 anti-gang-violence grant from the City Council.
However, 50 sign-in sheets that were part of the expense report were altered photocopies, authorities said.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Well Deserved Beating?
North Carolina -- In December 2009, Bernard Madoff, the notorious U.S. fraudster was allegedly sent to a prison hospital, according to online.wsj.com.
Madoff was reportedly given a broken nose and received other injuries at the hands of a felon serving time for drug conviction. The attacker was said to have a black belt in judo and believed Madoff owed him money.
Madoff was reportedly given a broken nose and received other injuries at the hands of a felon serving time for drug conviction. The attacker was said to have a black belt in judo and believed Madoff owed him money.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Compensation Claim Fraud
Popular social networking Web sites such as Facebook, MySpace and LinkedIn are increasingly being searched by workers' compensation claims investigators in order to help insurers and employers fend off bogus claims, according to workforce.com.
Investigators say that some claimants supposedly too disabled to work are posting locations and dates for their upcoming sports competitions or rock band performances - that they might boast of new businesses launched and even include date-stamped photographs of their physical activity.
In one such case, a judo instructor -- claiming a total and permanent back injury -- posted the dates and location of his judo classes, said the president of the fraud and special investigations unit of an Orlando, Florida-based insurance claims investigation service.
Investigators say that some claimants supposedly too disabled to work are posting locations and dates for their upcoming sports competitions or rock band performances - that they might boast of new businesses launched and even include date-stamped photographs of their physical activity.
In one such case, a judo instructor -- claiming a total and permanent back injury -- posted the dates and location of his judo classes, said the president of the fraud and special investigations unit of an Orlando, Florida-based insurance claims investigation service.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Yoga Fraud?
Illinois -- You may sign up for a yoga class and then find yourself trapped in a cult. 24 people claim that's what happened to them. These people are now suing Dahn Yoga, according to cbs2chicago.com.
The nationwide group reportedly makes millions and is said to have 12 centers in the Chicago area that often target college students.
Former members are claiming that Dahn Yoga is a cult and a con. "I think that Dahn Yoga is an extremely deceptive and very dangerous cult," one former member said.
The nationwide group reportedly makes millions and is said to have 12 centers in the Chicago area that often target college students.
Former members are claiming that Dahn Yoga is a cult and a con. "I think that Dahn Yoga is an extremely deceptive and very dangerous cult," one former member said.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Karate Teacher Accepts Plea Deal
Iowa -- An Indianola karate teacher was arrested in February 2008, accused of fraud against a number of Iowa residents.
The 51-year-old man has now reportedly agreed to plead guilty to the federal wire fraud and firearms charges, according to desmoinesregister
It is speculated if the man in reality is a convicted scam artist from the East Coast who is said to have conned people with false investment deals and spent spent time in prison for the crime.
The 51-year-old man has now reportedly agreed to plead guilty to the federal wire fraud and firearms charges, according to desmoinesregister
It is speculated if the man in reality is a convicted scam artist from the East Coast who is said to have conned people with false investment deals and spent spent time in prison for the crime.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
A Ponzi Scheme
Desmoinesregister.com reports about the former Indianola, Iowa karate teacher who has now been indicted by a federal grand jury over an alleged, so called 'Ponzi scheme'.
The indictement accuses the 51-year-old man of "carrying out a fraudulent investment operation wherein he offered abnormally high returns to entice investors and then, rather than investing the money so obtained, he used it for personal purposes and perpetrated the scheme by paying initial investors with money obtained from subsequent investors."
The indictement accuses the 51-year-old man of "carrying out a fraudulent investment operation wherein he offered abnormally high returns to entice investors and then, rather than investing the money so obtained, he used it for personal purposes and perpetrated the scheme by paying initial investors with money obtained from subsequent investors."
Friday, May 02, 2008
Fraud Claims Fedor
Korea -- A local sambo leader has been indicted by South Korean prosecutors for fraud after allegedly --without rights -- having used the publicity rights of famous Russian MMA fighter Fedor Emelianenko, according to koreatimes.co.kr.
A "shoddy" honey commercial that went on air on Korean cable television featuring his image is said to have triggered the lawsuit. The MMA champion sought $1.6 million in compensation from the president of the (Korean) Sambo Federation and the head of a local agency.
A "shoddy" honey commercial that went on air on Korean cable television featuring his image is said to have triggered the lawsuit. The MMA champion sought $1.6 million in compensation from the president of the (Korean) Sambo Federation and the head of a local agency.
Friday, February 08, 2008
Bad Banking Judo Moves
France -- He is being described as poised, polite and discreet by those who know him. It is said he taught judo to kids and held the door for his elderly neighbours.
Now, the 31-year-old bank futures trader, who lived in a modest apartment building, is accused of overstepping his authority at the Société Generale to bet as much as $73 billion ... The bank claim their losses may have been 4.9 billion euros, or more than $7 billion.
Media are talking about probably the biggest one-man bank fraud in history. Experts are questioning how one man could be dealing with sums that are comparable to a smaller country's annual economy.
Now, the 31-year-old bank futures trader, who lived in a modest apartment building, is accused of overstepping his authority at the Société Generale to bet as much as $73 billion ... The bank claim their losses may have been 4.9 billion euros, or more than $7 billion.
Media are talking about probably the biggest one-man bank fraud in history. Experts are questioning how one man could be dealing with sums that are comparable to a smaller country's annual economy.
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