Martin Smith

Martin Smith is the founder and Editor in Chief of STL.News, an independent digital news publication owned and operated by St. Louis Media, LLC. He founded STL.News in 2016 and oversees its editorial direction and digital publishing operations. His coverage includes business, financial markets, securities litigation, government and regulatory developments, legal news, and St. Louis-area businesses and economic activity.
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Four Texans Charged in $200 Million Tax Fraud Scheme

DALLAS, TX - October 15, 2026 (STL.News) Texans - Fraud - Prosecutors say four Texas residents have been indicted on federal…

Minneapolis Father, Son Admit $9.2M Tax Fraud Scheme

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - October 15, 2026 (STL.News) A Minneapolis-area father and son have pleaded guilty to participating in…

New Jersey Brothers Admit $2.6M Tax Refund Fraud

NEWARK, NJ - October 15, 2026 (STL.News) Two New Jersey brothers have pleaded guilty to stealing more than…

Medical Spa Owner Pleads Guilty in $600K Tax Case

Spencer Carrado, owner of Spectrum Med Spa, pleaded guilty to a federal employment tax crime involving $600,000 in…

Maine Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud

Auburn, ME - October 14, 2026 (STL.News) A Maine tax preparer has pleaded guilty to federal tax fraud…

Three Mexican Citizens Charged in $74M Tax Fraud

ATLANTA, GA - October 14, 2026 (STL.News) Three Mexican citizens living in the Atlanta metropolitan area have been…

Tennessee Tax Preparer Admits $4.1 Million Fraud

MEMPHIS, TN - October 14, 2026 (STL.News) A Tennessee tax preparer has pleaded guilty to federal tax crimes…

DOJ’s Fraud Division, IRS, and IRS-CI Expose More than $490M in Tax Fraud in National Tax Enforcement Surge

35 U.S. Attorneys’ Offices participate in fall tax fraud surge WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2026 (STL.News) DOJ…

DOJ Announces $490 Million Nationwide Tax Fraud Crackdown

WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2026 (STL.News) DOJ - The U.S. Department of Justice announced a sweeping nationwide…

How Technology Is Changing the Way People Make Everyday Financial Decisions

October 14, 2026 (STL.News) To manage their finances better, people rely on technology for tasks such as managing…

Oakland Man Admits Trafficking Minor for Sex

OAKLAND, CA - October 14, 2026 (STL.News) A 27-year-old California man has pleaded guilty to federal child sex…

The Difference Between Affording a Purchase and Affording Its Repayment

October 14, 2026 (STL.News) The price of a purchase tells you what something costs, but it doesn't always…

Coastal Financial (CCB) Faces Investor Lawsuit

EVERETT, WA - October 14, 2026 (STL.News) Coastal Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CCB) faces a federal securities class action…

Overseas Stocks Split as U.S. Inflation Surges

Business News | Global Market Report | Wednesday, October 14, 2026 ST. LOUIS, MO - October 14, 2026…

FBI Raids North Korean Laptop Farms Across Texas

DALLAS, TX - October 14, 2026 (STL.News) Federal authorities have dismantled a major network of suspected North Korean…