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Dedham man charged in $12.2M fraud scheme

September 25, 2026

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Dedham man charged in $12.2M fraud scheme

David Obeng, 24, of Dedham, was charged yesterday by federal prosecutors in connection with alleged schemes totaling over $12.2 million, including stolen Treasury checks and bank fraud. The charges are allegations and not yet proven in court.

United States Department of Justice

Free concert Saturday: Gordon O'Connell Group on the Town Green

The Gordon O'Connell Group performs Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. on Dedham's Town Green at 600 High Street as part of Dedham Square Circle's free series.

Town of Dedham

Mother Brook's MADE celebration Saturday: pottery sale, open studios, live music

Mother Brook Arts & Community Center hosts its MADE celebration Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a pottery sale, open studios, hands-on activities, live music, food, and large-scale print viewing.

Mother Brook Arts & Community Center

BIG INK printmaking workshop Saturday and Sunday at Mother Brook

BIG INK at Mother Brook Saturday and Sunday: participants carve oversized woodblocks and print them on a giant custom-built press.

Mother Brook Arts & Community Center

Library improv mystery for grades 4+ Saturday

Dedham Public Library hosts a fast-paced improv program with Sisters in Crime authors from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., where young readers help create a mystery.

Dedham Public Library

Ride & Stride for Food returns to Dedham Sunday

Open Table and Three Squares New England host Ride & Stride for Food at Noble and Greenough School, featuring a 5K walk, bike routes of 25–62.5 miles, or virtual participation to fight hunger.

Open Table

Dedham girls varsity soccer hosts Norton at 4 p.m.

Dedham High's varsity girls soccer team plays Norton at 4 p.m. in Dedham.

NFHS Network

Dedham judge weighs bid to toss murder charges in 2021 Milton shooting

A defense attorney argued in Dedham court that murder charges from a 2021 Milton shooting should be dismissed due to investigative concerns; prosecutors opposed.

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