11.   Along the way, Frankel -- whose casual demeanor charmed investors -- was able to slip past authorities chasing him on charges of money laundering and wire fraud.

12.   Armstrong has been charged with conspiracy to commit securities fraud, securities fraud and wire fraud.

13.   Cabe is serving a nine-year prison term for conspiracy, money laundering and wire fraud.

14.   Chambers pleaded guilty Thursday to a single count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud and to transport property gained by fraud across state lines.

15.   He faces one count of conspiring to commit mail and wire fraud in September.

16.   Lee pleaded guilty to wire fraud and began cooperating with the FBI.

17.   The bearing was traced to a New York parts broker, Gary Shafer, who pleaded guilty to wire fraud in the case and spent seven months in prison.

18.   The defendants were each charged with conspiracy to commit securities fraud, mail and wire fraud.

19.   Typical investigations into conspiracy and bribery cases focus on the possibility of extortion and tax and wire fraud.

20.   Wingrove and Shirley, who was involved with HisWay Ministries, both pleaded guilty to wire fraud.