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  • Framingham Man Convicted of Wire Fraud and Money Laundering

    Framingham Man Convicted of Wire Fraud and Money Laundering

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — A federal jury in Boston convicted a Framingham man today for his role in a business email compromise (BEC) scheme.

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    Gustaf Njei, 27, was convicted following a five-day jury trial of two counts of wire fraud, one count of structuring to avoid reporting requirements, one count of unlawful monetary transactions, and one count of money laundering conspiracy. U.S. District Court Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV scheduled sentencing for March 9, 2023. A federal grand jury indicted Njei in June 2021.

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  • Framingham Building Commissioner Target of Investigation

    Framingham Building Commissioner Target of Investigation

    WBZ-TV4 I-Team Investigative Reporter Joe Shortsleeve
    WBZ-TV4 I-Team Investigative Reporter Joe Shortsleeve in front of Town Hall after finding what he called "fraudulent and bogus" expense reports and other documents submitted by Framingham Building Commissioner Michael Foley.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA– Starting in 2008, George Lewis, (a Town Meeting Member for Precinct 18), started making inquiries at the Town’s Building Department about properties in his neighborhood that appeared to be in violation of certain Framingham bylaws.

    George felt his property values and the quality of life in his South Framingham neighborhood near Waushakum Pond were in decline.

    Inspecting the alleged bylaw and building code violations is something Framingham Building Commissioner and Director of Inspectional Services Mike Foley should have done in the normal course of his duties.

    Instead of thanking Mr. Lewis for taking his own personal time to alert Foley about the violations, Foley instead became (more…)