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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…
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 Debts Complaint Names 13 Coal Companies Owned or Operated by…
Former New Mexico House of Representatives Candidate Charged for Shooting Spree
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Former New Mexico House of Representatives Candidate Charged for Shooting Spree An indictment was unsealed today in the District of New Mexico charging…
Detroit Medical Center, Vanguard Health Systems, and Tenet Healthcare Corporation Agree to Pay Over $29 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Detroit Medical Center, Vanguard Health Systems, and Tenet Healthcare Corporation Agree to Pay Over $29 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations VHS…
Two Nigerian Nationals Previously Extradited from the United Kingdom Plead Guilty to International Fraud Scheme that Defrauded Elderly U.S. Victims
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Two Nigerian Nationals Previously Extradited from the United Kingdom Plead Guilty to International Fraud Scheme that Defrauded Elderly U.S. Victims Two Nigerian nationals…
Former Texas Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Sentenced for Using Excessive Force
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Former Texas Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Sentenced for Using Excessive Force A former Van Zandt County, Texas, Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy was sentenced…
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 Court Also Orders Multiple Parties to Disgorge $1.5 Million in…
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 in Philadelphia The Justice Department announced today that ESSA Bank…
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 honored to be here with all of you and to…
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 Charlottesville, Virginia, for multiple child exploitation offenses. According to court…
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 Justice Department highlighted a series of initiatives aimed at preventing…
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 Black People A Kansas man was indicted by a federal…
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 designed to deceive individuals, organizations, or businesses into giving away…
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 Breach Two members of the Oath Keepers were sentenced today…
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 and Lin Feng Allegedly Furthered the PRC Government’s Transnational Repression…
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 Actions in Fifth Campaign Over 12,000 Actions Taken Since Campaigns…
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 passionate first responders and advocates and experts and survivors. If…
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 Discrimination Claims The Justice Department announced today that it has…
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 A federal jury convicted a Pennsylvania man on May 19…
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 10,000 Victims A Nevada man has been charged for his…
Financial Fraud: IAV GmbH (IAV) Plead Guilty To One Criminal Felony Count And His Role In a Long-Running Scheme For Volkswagen AG (VW)
IAV GmbH to Pay $35 Million Criminal Fine in Guilty Plea for Its Role in Volkswagen AG Emissions Fraud IAV GmbH (IAV), a German company that engineers and designs automotive…
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: IAV GmbH (IAV) Plead Guilty To One Criminal Felony Count And His Role In a Long-Running Scheme For Volkswagen AG (VW)
IAV GmbH to Pay $35 Million Criminal Fine in Guilty Plea for…
Jae Ho Chung Sentenced For Multi-Million Dollar Bank ‘Bustout’ Scheme that used Counterfeit Checks
Leader of Multi-Million Dollar Bank ‘Bustout’ Scheme that used Counterfeit Checks Sentenced…
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…
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…
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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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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…
Justice Department Hosts Ukrainian Prosecutors for Training on Investigating and Prosecuting Environmental Crimes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 19, 2023 Justice Department Hosts Ukrainian Prosecutors for Training on Investigating and Prosecuting Environmental Crimes…
New York Construction Company Owner Pleads Guilty to Filing False Return
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May 18, 2023 New York Construction Company Owner Pleads Guilty to Filing False Return Did Not…
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke Delivers Remarks at the Fifth Annual National AAPI Day Against Bullying & Hate Gala
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Good evening, everyone. I am honored to be here tonight to present the Act To…
Justice Department Secures Settlement in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Missouri Landlord
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May 18, 2023 Justice Department Secures Settlement in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Missouri Landlord The Justice…
Readout of Justice Department Leadership’s Meeting with Civil Rights Groups to Discuss Key Issues
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May 18, 2023 Readout of Justice Department Leadership’s Meeting with Civil Rights Groups to Discuss Key…
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at the Medal of Valor Ceremony
Remarks as Delivered Good morning. Please be seated. Thank you. Today, we recognize a group of heroes deserving of our…
Justice Department Secures Agreement with Cumberland County Addressing Mental Health Care, Suicide Prevention and Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opiate Withdrawal at the Cumberland County Jail
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Justice Department Secures Agreement with Cumberland County Addressing Mental Health Care, Suicide Prevention…
Judge Imposes Eight Consecutive Life Sentences Plus 260 Years in Prison for ISIS-Inspired 2017 Murder of Eight Victims and Attempted Murder of 18 Others in NYC Truck Attack
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Judge Imposes Eight Consecutive Life Sentences Plus 260 Years in Prison for ISIS-Inspired…
Gangster Disciple Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy Involving Firebombing and Drug Distribution
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Gangster Disciple Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy Involving Firebombing and Drug Distribution…
Justice Department Leadership Honors Service and Sacrifice of Nation’s Law Enforcement for Police Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Justice Department Leadership Honors Service and Sacrifice of Nation’s Law Enforcement for Police…
Readout of Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta’s Meeting with Members of European Parliament to Discuss Women’s Rights
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Readout of Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta’s Meeting with Members of European Parliament…
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke Delivers Remarks on Agreement with Cumberland County Addressing Mental Health Care, Suicide Prevention and Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opiate Withdrawal at the Cumberland County Jail
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Good afternoon. I am joined by Philip R. Sellinger, U.S. Attorney for the District of…
Federal Court Permanently Shuts Down New York Tax Preparer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Federal Court Permanently Shuts Down New York Tax Preparer A federal court in…
Mobile Phone Fraud: Definition, Types, Examples And Prevention
Mobile phone fraud refers to any fraudulent activity that is carried out using mobile phones or mobile networks. This can…
50 Example of a State Law That Protects Personal Information
State laws that protect personal information refer to laws and regulations at the state level that are designed to safeguard…
FBI, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York Neutralized the FSB’s Premier Cyberespionage Malware Implant
Justice Department Announces Court-Authorized Disruption of Snake Malware Network Controlled by Russia’s Federal Security Service Through Operation MEDUSA, the FBI,…
Financial Fraud: Barrie Osborne Was Charged By Indictment With Conspiracy to Commit Wire And Bank Fraud And Loan Fraud Scheme
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams and Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite Jr. of the Justice Department’s…
False Claims Act: Choice Home Care Agency Have Agreed To Pay $5.15 Million To Resolve Allegations
Home Health Agency and Former Owner to Pay $5.8 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Doctor’s Choice Home Care,…
