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Statement from Director Rachel Rossi of the Office for Access to Justice on the Adoption of the Equal Access to Justice Resolution at the United Nations Crime Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 7, 2023 Statement from Director Rachel Rossi of the Office for Access to Justice on the Adoption of the Equal Access to Justice Resolution at…
Justice Department Co-Hosts Second Meeting of the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum in Norway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 7, 2023 Justice Department Co-Hosts Second Meeting of the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum in Norway The Justice Department’s Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and…
New Jersey Man Found Guilty of Tax Evasion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 6, 2023 New Jersey Man Found Guilty of Tax Evasion Did Not Pay Taxes or File Returns Despite Earning Nearly $1.5 Million A federal jury…
Jury Convicts Federal Correctional Officer for Sexual Abuse of Two Female Inmates
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Jury Convicts Federal Correctional Officer for Sexual Abuse of Two Female Inmates A federal jury convicted a federal correctional officer of five counts…
Pharmacist Sentenced for $1M Prescription Drug Fraud Scheme
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Pharmacist Sentenced for $1M Prescription Drug Fraud Scheme A Virginia man was sentenced today to two years in prison for his role in…
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke Delivers Remarks Announcing Agreement in Environmental Justice Investigation Regarding Illegal Dumping in the City of Houston
Remarks as Delivered Good morning. I am Kristen Clarke, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. Today is a good day. I…
Justice Department Announces Agreement in Environmental Justice Investigation of Illegal Dumping in the City of Houston
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Justice Department Announces Agreement in Environmental Justice Investigation of Illegal Dumping in the City of Houston The Justice Department announced today that it…
CEO of Dozens of Companies Pleads Guilty to Massive Scheme to Traffic in Fraudulent and Counterfeit Cisco Networking Equipment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 6, 2023 CEO of Dozens of Companies Pleads Guilty to Massive Scheme to Traffic in Fraudulent and Counterfeit Cisco Networking Equipment A Florida resident and…
Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen Delivers Remarks at Second Annual Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum
Good morning. Thank you all for joining us for the second meeting on the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum. It is great to be here with so many distinguished colleagues to…
Readout of Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke’s Trip to Mississippi
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, June 5, 2023 Readout of Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke’s Trip to Mississippi Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division traveled…
Canadian Company Pleads Guilty to Illegally Selling Harp Seal Oil in the United States
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, June 5, 2023 Canadian Company Pleads Guilty to Illegally Selling Harp Seal Oil in the United States FeelGood Natural Health Stores Ltd. (FeelGood) pleaded guilty today…
Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta Delivers Remarks at the Sixth Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing
Remarks as Delivered Thank you, Director Clements, for your tremendous leadership and a huge thanks to the COPS Office staff for all their work on this awards program and today’s…
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at the Sixth Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing
Remarks as Delivered Thank you, Vanita for that overly generous introduction. Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining us for the sixth annual Attorney General’s Awards for Distinguished Service in…
Justice Department Honors Law Enforcement Officers in Sixth Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, June 5, 2023 Justice Department Honors Law Enforcement Officers in Sixth Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing Attorney General Merrick B. Garland…
Man Sentenced for Sex Trafficking Minors in the Philippines
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, June 2, 2023 Man Sentenced for Sex Trafficking Minors in the Philippines A Wisconsin man was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for sex trafficking…
Four Additional Oath Keepers Sentenced for Seditious Conspiracy Related to U.S. Capitol Breach
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, June 2, 2023 Four Additional Oath Keepers Sentenced for Seditious Conspiracy Related to U.S. Capitol Breach Four members of the Oath Keepers were sentenced this week…
Owner of Several Key West Hospitality Staffing Companies Sentenced for Tax and Immigration Crimes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, June 2, 2023 Owner of Several Key West Hospitality Staffing Companies Sentenced for Tax and Immigration Crimes A Florida man was sentenced yesterday to two years…
Motel Manager Pleads Guilty to Coercing Labor and Sex Acts by Female Victim
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 1, 2023 Motel Manager Pleads Guilty to Coercing Labor and Sex Acts by Female Victim A hotel manager in Georgia pleaded guilty today to trafficking…
Foreign National Charged for $1.8M Wire Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 1, 2023 Foreign National Charged for $1.8M Wire Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme An indictment was unsealed today in the Central District of California charging…
Deputy Assistant Attorney General Arun G. Rao Delivers Remarks at the International Bar Association’s 9th Annual World Life Sciences Conference
Remarks as Delivered Good morning. I appreciate the opportunity to speak with you today. Many thanks to the International Bar Association for the invitation, and to Anne Walsh for the…
Financial Fraud: Deborah Joy Durand Convicted of False Statements to Obtain Federal Employees Compensation Benefits, Wire Fraud, False Claims Relating to Workers Compensation Benefits, and Theft of Government Property
Former Postal Employee Convicted for Fraudulently Obtaining Workers' Compensation Benefits GREAT FALLS - The United States Attorney’s Office announced a federal court convicted Deborah Joy Durand of False Statements to…
Financial Fraud: James E. Levin and Jacklyn M. Sutcivni Were Indicted for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud
Natick Attorney and Former City of Worcester Housing Official Indicted on Fraud…
Financial Fraud: Deborah Joy Durand Convicted of False Statements to Obtain Federal Employees Compensation Benefits, Wire Fraud, False Claims Relating to Workers Compensation Benefits, and Theft of Government Property
Former Postal Employee Convicted for Fraudulently Obtaining Workers' Compensation Benefits GREAT FALLS…
Investment Fraud: DAVID BLAINE WELLIVER Sentenced For Defrauding Investors in The Dblaine Fund
Investment Advisor Sentenced to Five Years for Defrauding Investors of $1.725 Million…
FBI Announcement: Preliminary 2015 Crime Stats
Preliminary 2015 Crime Stats Released The FBI’s latest Preliminary Semiannual Uniform Crime…
Tax Fraud: Seven Individuals Convicted of Tax Fraud
HOUSTON With the deadline for filing income tax returns rapidly approaching, Acting…
Federal Law Enforcement in Chicago Seizes $214 Million in Alleged “Pump and Dump” Investment Fraud
Federal Law Enforcement Cracks Down on $214 Million "Pump and Dump" Scheme…
Identity Theft: Scott J. Wolas Accused of a Fraudulent Real Estate Investment Scheme
Fugitive Sought in $1.5 Million Quincy Real Estate Scheme Arrested in Florida…
Financial Fraud: MYONG HWAN HAN Charged For Mail Fraud in Connection With a Scheme
Queens Man Charged In New York City “Vermin Control” Fraud Scheme Preet…
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Bulletproof Betrayal: Inside the $5.2 Million ShotStop Fraud That Sold Counterfeit Body Armor to America’s Law Enforcement
A Sentence for Deception, A Warning for a Nation When…
The Weapon of Experience: Inside the $28M Memphis Pharmacy Fraud and a Prior Conviction at the Heart of a Record-Breaking National Takedown
A National Crisis Hits Home in Memphis In the sprawling…
Health and Wellness Scams: Emerging Trends in 2024
In today's fast-paced world, where people are constantly seeking ways…
Medical Identity Theft: What We Need To Know in 2023 To Prevent
Medical identity theft is the unauthorized use of an individual's…
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Court Permanently Bars Five Defendants From Promoting Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust Tax Scheme
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Court Permanently Bars Five Defendants From Promoting Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust Tax Scheme…
Justice Department Secures Over $3 Million Redlining Settlement Involving ESSA Bank & Trust in Philadelphia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Justice Department Secures Over $3 Million Redlining Settlement Involving ESSA Bank & Trust…
United States Files Civil Action to Collect Unpaid Civil Penalties and Reclamation Fee Debts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, May 31, 2023 United States Files Civil Action to Collect Unpaid Civil Penalties and Reclamation Fee…
Director Allison Randall of the Office on Violence Against Women Delivers Remarks at the Launch of the National Plan to End Gender-Based Violence Federal Interagency Roundtable
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Rosie, and good morning, everyone. As a lifelong advocate and a survivor, I’m…
Bodybuilding Coach Arrested for Child Exploitation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 30, 2023 Bodybuilding Coach Arrested for Child Exploitation A bodybuilding coach was arrested today in…
Justice Department Highlights Initiatives to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 30, 2023 Justice Department Highlights Initiatives to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence This week, the…
Kansas Man Indicted for Using Guns, Death Threats and Racial Slurs to Intimidate Black People
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 30, 2023 Kansas Man Indicted for Using Guns, Death Threats and Racial Slurs to Intimidate…
Internet Scams: An Outline + Internet Scams To Stay Away 2023
Internet scams refer to fraudulent activities that are conducted using the internet or other digital communication technologies. These scams are…
Two Additional Oath Keepers Members Sentenced on Felony Charges Related to U.S. Capitol Breach
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 26, 2023 Two Additional Oath Keepers Members Sentenced on Felony Charges Related to U.S. Capitol…
Illegal Agents of the PRC Government Charged for PRC-Directed Bribery Scheme
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 26, 2023 Illegal Agents of the PRC Government Charged for PRC-Directed Bribery Scheme John Chen…
U.S. Law Enforcement Disrupts Networks Used to Transfer Fraud Proceeds, Taking Over 4,000 Actions in Fifth Campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, May 22, 2023 U.S. Law Enforcement Disrupts Networks Used to Transfer Fraud Proceeds, Taking Over 4,000…
Acting Director Allison Randall of the Office on Violence Against Women Delivers Remarks at 2023 Conference on Crimes Against Women
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Good morning, everyone. I am honored to be here with such a huge crowd of…
Justice Department Secures Settlement with New Jersey IT Recruiting Firm to Resolve Immigration-Related Discrimination Claims
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, May 22, 2023 Justice Department Secures Settlement with New Jersey IT Recruiting Firm to Resolve Immigration-Related…
Man Convicted of Torture and Exporting Weapons Parts and Related Services to Iraq
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, May 22, 2023 Man Convicted of Torture and Exporting Weapons Parts and Related Services to Iraq…
Readout of Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite, Jr.’s Trip to Kenya
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 19, 2023 Readout of Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite, Jr.’s Trip to Kenya On…
MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced for Racketeering Conspiracy and Murders
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 19, 2023 MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced for Racketeering Conspiracy and Murders A Maryland man was…
Justice Department Files Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Pennsylvania Rental Property Owners and Operators
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 19, 2023 Justice Department Files Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Pennsylvania Rental Property Owners and Operators…
Man Charged for Alleged Participation in $45M CoinDeal Investment Fraud Scheme Involving Over 10,000 Victims
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 19, 2023 Man Charged for Alleged Participation in $45M CoinDeal Investment Fraud Scheme Involving Over…
Foreign National Pleads Guilty to Role in International Human Smuggling and Cocaine Distribution Scheme
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 19, 2023 Foreign National Pleads Guilty to Role in International Human Smuggling and Cocaine Distribution…
Justice Department Statements on District Court Ruling Enjoining American Airlines and JetBlue’s Northeast Alliance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 19, 2023 Justice Department Statements on District Court Ruling Enjoining American Airlines and JetBlue’s Northeast…
