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Be a Smart Giver in the Wake of Hurricane Helene
RALEIGH – As rescue and relief efforts continue in Western North Carolina, North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall is reminding North Carolinians to do their research and give wisely to make sure their generosity is getting to those in need.
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Counterfeits Concealing THC-laced Snacks Seized in Multi-County Operation
HOPE MILLS, NC – North Carolina Secretary of State Trademark Enforcement Agents recently assisted in a multi-county enforcement action resulting in the seizure of more than $313,000 worth of THC-infused gummies and snacks concealed by counterfeited brands that are popular with children and teenagers. In addition to the counterfeit branded edibles, 31 weapons, 1,800 kilos of marijuana products, and more than $300,000 in currency were seized as part of the operation involving 107 vape stores. The operation resulted in 3 arrests and 24 shops were issued warnings for counterfeit merchandise.
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Charitable Solicitations Annual Report Charts Downturn in Donations in 2023-2024
RALEIGH – North Carolinians cut back significantly on charitable giving in fiscal year 2023-2024, according to data collected by the NC Secretary of State’s Office. The just-released 2023-2024 North Carolina Secretary of State Charitable Solicitation Licensing (CSL) Division Annual Report states that charities licensed by CSL collected $27,053,714 during the 12 month period recorded
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California Man is Sentenced to Prison for $2 Million Investment Scheme
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Gustavo Guzman, 61, previously of Fullerton, California, was sentenced today to 70 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release and was ordered to pay more than $1.9 million in restitution for orchestrating an investment fraud scheme that defrauded victims of nearly $2 million, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. In November 2022, Guzman was extradited to the United States from Australia to face federal charges in the Western District of North Carolina.