The state Division of Consumer Affairs has received approximately 16 consumer complaints about baby formula price gouging to date, roughly half of them in the less than three days since a state of emergency was declared.
Prosecutors said Brenda Smith collected more than $100 million in investments but instead of investing the money as promised, she diverted millions for other purposes.
Maurice Mills submitted fraudulent unemployment insurance benefits in New York, where that state's Department of Labor approved and provided him with the money.
Brett Cooper was alleged to have told prospective investors they could triple their contributions in 60 to 90 days, but admitted he never invested any of their money.