Pennsylvania AG - Press Releases

York County Man Charged with Insurance Fraud and Identity Theft

The Pennsylvania Attorney General announced felony charges against a York County man accused of orchestrating an insurance fraud scheme. The defendant allegedly used false identities and co-conspirators to insure scrapped vehicles and report fabricated accidents, defrauding insurers of over $180,000.

Gun Task Force Seizes Firearms and Arrests Offenders

The Pennsylvania Attorney General announced the seizure of six firearms, ammunition, and accessories, along with several arrests, resulting from three search warrant operations led by the Allegheny County Gun Violence Task Force. These operations occurred in the weeks leading up to the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, aiming to enhance public safety.

Two Teens Ordered to Serve Probation, Pay $12K Restitution for Child Abuse Material

The Pennsylvania Attorney General announced that two Lancaster County teenagers were adjudicated delinquent and ordered to serve probation, community service, and pay $12,000 in restitution for manufacturing child sexual abuse material. The juveniles admitted to 59 felony counts related to creating morphed nude images of children.

Two Companies Charged for Illegal Hazardous Waste Storage and Disposal

The Pennsylvania Attorney General announced criminal charges against One Brewery Place, Inc. and M. Ultra Investment Group, LTD for unlawfully storing and disposing of hazardous waste in Beaver County. The companies allegedly failed to obtain permits and manage chemicals properly, leading to significant cleanup costs and safety risks.

Bank Fraud Ringleader Sentenced to Prison and Ordered to Pay Restitution

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the sentencing of Jeremy Antuan Boria Fraticelli, the leader of a criminal organization that defrauded central Pennsylvania banks and customers of over $3 million. Fraticelli was sentenced to prison and ordered to pay over $537,000 in restitution.

PA AG Advises Car Subscription Customers to Contact Bureau of Consumer Protection

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is urging customers of Easton-based car subscription companies, Your Cause Auto Inc. and Your Cause Auto Services LLC, to contact the Bureau of Consumer Protection. The office is reviewing numerous consumer complaints following the former owner's Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing.

Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1090 - Protecting Children from AI Chatbots

The Pennsylvania Senate passed Senate Bill 1090, which aims to protect children from harmful AI chatbot interactions by establishing age restrictions and safeguards. The bill now moves to the House for consideration.

Philadelphia Man Charged in $3.8M Luxury Vehicle Title-Washing Scheme

The Pennsylvania Attorney General and State Police have charged a Philadelphia man in a $3.8 million vehicle title-washing scheme involving 65 stolen luxury vehicles. The scheme allegedly involved falsified paperwork submitted to PennDOT to illegally re-title stolen cars for black market resale.

PA AG Discusses Social Media's Impact on Teen Mental Health

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday held a teenTALK event in Berks County to discuss the impacts of social media on teen mental health. The office is gathering student feedback to advocate for safer online spaces and contribute to healthier online engagement.