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WASHINGTON—Increasing financial threats to elder Americans from both domestic and foreign actors can be seen in the recent increase in suspicious activity report (SAR) filings, according to an analysis of Bank Secrecy Act data over the last six years performed by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).

LITTLE FALLS, Minn.–The former president of a credit union here has been sentenced to eight years in prison. Margurite Cofell, 62, pleaded guilty in April to one count of fraud in what prosecutors called a multi-million-dollar scheme.

FARMINGTON, Mich.–LOC Federal Credit Union has named a new president and CEO. The $226-million CU has selected Stephen Groch to lead the organization effective in February of 2020.

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — Scott Credit Union has declared a bonus dividend and loan interest rebate that will return more than $1 million to members.
The payout brings to more than $12 million the amount that has been returned to members in the form of bonuses over the last dozen years, the credit union reported.