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Brad Heppner, founder of Texas-based Beneficient and at one time the leader of a Kansas subsidiary issued the bank charter on orders of the Kansas Legislature, goes on trial in New York for securities fraud, wire fraud, making false statements, falsifying records and conspiracy. He entered a plea of not guilty on all charges.

In an eight-hour committee hearing focused on fraud in social services programs, Texas lawmakers heard updates on how state agencies are responding to calls for stronger anti-fraud measures in programs like Medicaid and the Child Care Services program. The Wednesday hearing of the Senate Health and Human Services committee also included more than 50 Texans sharing concerns with state policymakers.

A new scam is targeting Kansans across the state. Officials are raising awareness about the scam that threatens court enforcement for an unpaid toll.

An investigation ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott found that less than half a percent of federal money spent on child care scholarships in Texas was considered “improper.”

Social media platforms would be liable for damages caused by fraudulent ads if they knowingly allow such ads on their platform or ignore credible reports of fraud.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants state agencies to implement new "strong anti-fraud measures" to a program that providers financial support to eligible families to pay for child care. It comes after the Trump administration froze federal funding to Child Care Services programs after a viral video claimed widespread fraud in Minnesota.

The illicit plan took place over an eight-month period.

Two Oklahoma doctors face criminal charges following a nationwide healthcare fraud investigation conducted by the Department of Justice.

Paxton, a Republican who was charged with felony securities fraud in 2015, has reached a deal with prosecutors that will let him avoid facing a jury next month. He did not have to admit guilt in agreeing to the terms.

A Guymon man is accused of writing a bogus check to buy more than one hundred cows and resell them.