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Hi there, Rockville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Rockville businessman accused in $100 million COVID test fraud scheme.
  • Rockville resident convicted in $50 million cryptocurrency hacking case.

Also on today's calendar: Todo Tango and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 66 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Monday: Warmer; a morning shower, temps: high: 72, low: 53.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rockville Man Accused of $100M COVID Fraud Scheme, Purchasing Luxury Cars and $4M Beallsville Property (mocoshow.com) — A Rockville man has been indicted in an alleged $100 million COVID-19 testing fraud scheme that prosecutors say funneled more than $50 million in insurance payments to his Gaithersburg company. Federal officials accuse him of using the proceeds for luxury cars, a Beallsville property, and large securities transfers; he faces multiple healthcare fraud and money laundering charges but remains presumed innocent.
   

• Rockville man found guilty of hacking crypto exchange, stealing more than $50 million (wtop.com) — A Rockville man has been convicted of hacking a cryptocurrency exchange and stealing more than $50 million by exploiting flaws in its code. Jurors in New York found him guilty of computer fraud and money laundering after evidence showed he boasted about a "crypto heist" and spent some proceeds on high-end trading cards, leaving him facing up to 30 years in prison.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

North Bethesda

  • A5 Wagyu and Omakase Restaurant Moves Closer to Opening (mocoshow.com)
  • Blind singer-guitarist Raul Midón brings his transcendent music to The Strathmore (wtop.com)

Gaithersburg

  • AAA to Host 'Girls' Night at the Garage' Car Care Event in Gaithersburg Next Week; RSVP Today (patch.com)
  • Buffalo Wild Wings GO Celebrating Grand Opening With 50% Off All Day Saturday, Oct. 17 (mocoshow.com)
  • Lanigan Ryan Names Brian Pollack Managing Partner (insidepublicaccounting.com)

Silver Spring

  • Shooting Reported On Bel Pre Road In Montgomery County: Police (patch.com)

Ok Rockville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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