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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…
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 Scheme Honduran national pleaded guilty yesterday to his role in…
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 Alliance Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Assistant Attorney General…
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 This week, the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division’s…
Louisiana Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Conspiracy to Commit Forced Labor and Transporting a Minor for Criminal Sexual Activity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 19, 2023 Louisiana Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Conspiracy to Commit Forced Labor and Transporting a Minor for Criminal Sexual Activity A Louisiana man…
Scrap Metal Reseller Pleads Guilty to Filing a False Corporate Tax Return
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 19, 2023 Scrap Metal Reseller Pleads Guilty to Filing a False Corporate Tax Return A Texas businessman pleaded guilty today to filing a false 2015…
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 May 15 to 18, Assistant Attorney General (AAG) Kenneth A.…
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 sentenced today to 28 years in prison for his part…
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 Report Nearly $6.1 Million in Business Gross Receipts A New…
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 Change Allied Organization of the Year award to AAPI Youth…
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 Department announced today that it has secured a settlement from…
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 Issues Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, Deputy Attorney General Lisa…
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 2017 Murder of Eight Victims and Attempted Murder of 18…
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 All 12 Charged Gang Members Have Pleaded Guilty A member…
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 Week In recognition of National Police Week, Attorney General Merrick…
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 to Discuss Women’s Rights Today, Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta…
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 New Jersey. We are here today to announce that the…
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 the Eastern District of New York has permanently enjoined a…
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 nation’s highest award for public service officers: the Medal of…
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 and Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opiate Withdrawal at the Cumberland County…
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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Health Care Fraud: Joseph Prince Found Guilty Of Felony Health Care Fraud
VA Employee Found Guilty Of Corruption Charges And Defrauding VA Of Nearly $19 Million In A Year United States Attorney…
Health Care Fraud: Ted and Julie Cain of Ocean Springs Finds Guilty Of Submitting False Claims to Medicare
Federal Jury finds Defendants Guilty of Submitting False Claims to Medicare under Civil False Claims Act Jury verdict results in…
Financial Fraud: Lawrence Hoskins Was Sentenced For His Role In a Multi-Year, Multimillion-Dollar Money Laundering Scheme
Former Senior Alstom Executive Sentenced to Prison for Role in Money Laundering Scheme to Promote Foreign Bribery A former senior…
Financial Fraud: Alicia Raynor, Pleaded Guilty To Wire Fraud And Filing a False Tax Return
Westfield Woman Pleads Guilty To Stealing Thousands Of Dollars From Health Care Agency BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P.…
Financial Fraud: Erick and Kimberly Dominguez Pleaded Guilty To Conspiracy To Commit Wire Fraud
Husband And Wife Plead Guilty to Social Security Fraud Scheme OAKLAND – Erick and Kimberly Dominguez pleaded guilty in federal…
Financial Fraud: Two Chinese Nationals Charged With Laundering In Cryptocurrency From Exchange Hack
Two Chinese Nationals Charged with Laundering Over $100 Million in Cryptocurrency from Exchange Hack Forfeiture Complaint Details Over $250 Million…
Health Care Fraud: DR. CRISPIN ABARIENTOS Pay To Resolve Allegations False Claims Acts
Two Connecticut Physicians Pay over $4.9 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations U.S. Attorney John H. Durham, Special Agent…
Financial Fraud: Mahmoud Alshuaibi, And Gary Hayden, Charged With Wire Fraud, And Making a False And Fraudulent Statement
Two Blight Elimination Program Indictments Unsealed Two criminal indictments were returned today for criminal violations related to the U.S. Treasury…
Cyber Crimes: Ten Defendants Charged With Illegally Conducting Multi-Million Dollar Sports Gambling
Ten Defendants Charged With Illegally Conducting Multi-Million Dollar Sports Gambling Business Ten defendants have been charged in federal court with…
Financial Fraud: William Brian Mulder Charged With Defrauding Five Federally Insured Financial Institutions
Man Charged with Defrauding Banks and Investors of $5 Million A Tulsa man was charged this week in U.S. District…
Cyber Crime: LESTER COLEMAN Indicted For Allegedly Fraudulently Obtaining Millions in Chicago Housing Authority Contracts
Construction Company Owner Charged With Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $2.75 Million in Chicago Housing Authority Contracts The owner of a…
Tax Fraud: MICHAEL MAGNALDI Pled Guilty To One Count Of Aiding And Assisting In The Filing Of False Tax Returns
Pelham- And Bronx-Based Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty In White Plains Federal Court To Preparing And Filing False Income Tax Returns…
Financial Fraud: Chad Focus Pleaded Guilty Today To a Federal Wire Fraud Conspiracy
Rap Artist “Chad Focus” Pleads Guilty to Federal Wire Fraud Conspiracy Used His Company Credit Card to Make More Than…
Financial Fraud: Charles Thomas Sebesta Pleaded Guilty To One Count Of Wire Fraud And One Count Of Bank Fraud
Ex-Chairman of Christian Science Church in Los Angeles Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges of Stealing $11 Million from Church LOS…
Financial Fraud: Bahram Karimi Was Charged With Conspiring To Commit Bank Fraud, Bank Fraud, And Making False Statements
Iranian National Charged with Bank Fraud and Lying to Federal Agents in Connection with a Scheme to Use the U.S.…
Financial Fraud: John Gregory Alexander Herrin Convicted Of One Count Of Interstate Transportation Of Stolen Property And Eight Counts Of Money Laundering
Jury Convicts Ex-employee Of Transporting Stolen Property And Money Laundering After $390,000 Disappeared From Armored Truck HELENA – A jury…
False Claims Act: ResMed Corp Has Agreed To Pay To Resolve Alleged False Claims Act Violations
ResMed Corp. to Pay $37.5 Million for Allegedly Causing False Claims Related to the Sale of Equipment for Sleep Apnea…
Health Care Fraud: Joe David May Charged In Kickbacks Generate Expensive Compounded Drug Prescriptions
Doctor and Sales Rep Charged in $12 Million Fraud Scheme Targeting Tricare and Extensive Cover Up Kickbacks Generate Expensive Compounded…
Health Care Fraud: Thomas Edward Spell Was Sentenced For His involvement In a Million Compounding Pharmacy Fraud Scheme
Pharmacy Owner Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Role in Largest Health Care Fraud Case Ever in Mississippi Nationwide…
Financial Fraud: Michael Watts Convicted For Illegal Stock Promotion And Manipulation Scheme
Corporate Insider Convicted of Conspiring with Others at Long Island Boiler Room to Pump and Dump Stock on Unsuspecting Elderly…
