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The Unraveling Trust: David Smerling Accused of Embezzling Millions from Clients in Massachusetts
BOSTON – A case that strikes at the very heart of professional trust and fiduciary responsibility has rocked the legal and business communities in Massachusetts. David Smerling, a 74-year-old attorney…
PharmaLogic Holdings Corporation Settles False Claims Act Allegations for $350,000, Avoiding Higher NRC Fees
Baltimore, MD – The recent $350,000 settlement between PharmaLogic Holdings Corporation and the U.S. government over falsely claimed small entity status to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is more than…
Two Men Indicted in $3 Million Tax Fraud Scheme Exploiting COVID-Era and Fuel Tax Credits
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A federal grand jury has indicted two men, Henry Remington Herod, 42, of Minneapolis, and Matthew McDowell, 44, of Port Allen, Louisiana, on charges of orchestrating…
Nader Pourhassan And Kazem Kazempour Founds Guilty in Elaborate Scheme to Defraud Investors During HIV and COVID-19 Crises
Former CEO of CytoDyn and Head of Contract Research Organization Face Decades in Prison for Securities Fraud, Wire Fraud, and Insider Trading In a resounding victory for investor protection, a…
Sean Donnell White Exploits Postal Service and Cryptocurrency Markets in Elaborate Fraud Schemes
Mobile, AL – A 30-year-old man from Theodore, Alabama, Sean Donnell White, has been sentenced to 32 months in federal prison for orchestrating a complex web of fraud that preyed…
Teresina DeAlmeida Sentenced to Prison for $1.3 Million Fraud Scheme at NJ Graduate School
Newark, NJ – Teresina DeAlmeida, a 59-year-old former assistant dean at a graduate school in Essex County, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 36 months in prison for orchestrating an…
McKinsey Africa Pays $122 Million to Resolve Bribery Scheme in South Africa
Consulting giant implicated in widespread corruption, highlighting the need for greater transparency and accountability. Johannesburg, South Africa – McKinsey & Company Africa (Pty) Ltd finds itself at the center of…
“Wolf of Wall Street” Tactics Used in Nationwide Sports Betting Scam: Florida Man Pleads Guilty
Cory Zeidman Admits to Orchestrating Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Targeting Vulnerable Sports Bettors Central Islip, NY – A sophisticated sports betting scam reminiscent of the high-pressure tactics depicted in "The Wolf…
MJ Capital Funding CEO Sentenced to 20 Years for $190 Million Ponzi Scheme
MIAMI – Johanna Michely Garcia, the former Chief Executive Officer of MJ Capital Funding, LLC, was sentenced to 240 months (20 years) in prison today for her role in a…
Michael Mayfield – Former Mars Wrigley Manager – Sentenced to Prison for $1.2 Million Fraud Scheme
GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Michael Mayfield, a 55-year-old former environmental manager at the Mars Wrigley factory in Flowery Branch, Georgia, has been sentenced to three years in prison for defrauding his…
Inside a Massive Medicare Fraud Operation in Florida
Jacksonville, FL – A complex web of deceit involving telemarketers, rogue doctors, and unscrupulous pharmacy owners has unraveled in a Florida courtroom, resulting in federal prison sentences for four men…
GAF Manager Accused of $1.3 Million Wire Fraud Scheme
Savannah, GA - GAF Materials Corporation Manager Indicted for Elaborate Wire Fraud Scheme Savannah, GA – A former manager at GAF Materials Corporation in Savannah is facing serious federal charges…
Roofing Business Owners Plead Guilty in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Scheme
Operators Of Jacksonville Roofing Business Plead Guilty To Payroll Tax Fraud And Workers’ Compensation Fraud Two brothers who owned a roofing business in Jacksonville, Florida have pleaded guilty to conspiracy…
Two Mississippi Women Accused of Massive COVID-19 Relief Fraud
West Tennessee Tax Preparers Indicted for Schemes to Defraud Government of Over $65 Million in COVID-19 Relief Renata Walton and Nicole Jones, both from Olive Branch, Mississippi, have been indicted…
CDK Global Cyberattack Cripples Automotive Retail Operations, Exposing Sensitive Data
Who is CDK Global? CDK Global is a leading provider of integrated data and technology solutions for the automotive retail industry. Their software is used by dealerships worldwide for various…
Financial Fraud: Joseph Modile Was Sentenced For Money Laundering Schemes
International Con Artist Sentenced to Over a Decade for Brazen Fraud Schemes Brooklyn, New York – Joseph Modile, a Nigerian national with a web of fraudulent schemes reaching from coast…
Financial Fraud: Manley Vanel Neptune Was Charged to a Fraudulent Bank Account
Florida Man's Audacious Crime Spree: From Fake Passports to Stolen Millions Manley Vanel Neptune, a 33-year old resident of Lake Worth, Florida, has found himself in a tangle of federal…
Attorney Admits Guilt in Hiding Millions for Convicted Fraudsters
A South Carolina attorney has admitted to playing a role in concealing funds tied to a massive California-based fraud operation. Peter J. Strauss, formerly of the Strauss Law Firm, pleaded…
Wire Fraud: Joann Johnson Davis Was Sentenced for Exploiting Her Position for Personal Gain
From Public Servant to Schemer: Ex-Director Exploits Housing Funds for Family and Friends Greensboro, N.C. - Joann Johnson Davis, once entrusted with helping low-income families find safe and affordable housing,…
Cracks in the Foundation: NYCHA Scandal Exposes Rot at the Heart of Affordable Housing
70 Current And Former NYCHA Employees Charged With Bribery And Extortion Offenses The news last week of 70 current and former New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) employees charged with…
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…
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…
FBI Announcement: Preliminary 2015 Crime Stats
Preliminary 2015 Crime Stats Released The FBI’s latest Preliminary Semiannual Uniform Crime…
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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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D.C. Man is Fifth Defendant to Admit Role in Conspiracy That Sold Drugs Near a School
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 5, 2023 D.C. Man is Fifth Defendant to Admit Role in Conspiracy That Sold Drugs…
Readout of Civil Rights Division’s Inaugural Quarterly LGBTQI+ Rights Community Stakeholder Meeting
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and the division’s LGBTQI+ Working Group convened the…
Philadelphia Man Pleads Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, June 30, 2023 Philadelphia Man Pleads Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon…
Michigan Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, June 30, 2023 Michigan Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges For Actions During Jan. 6…
Texas Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 29, 2023 Texas Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges For Actions During Jan. 6…
U.S. Attorney Announces Participation in Coordinated National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action
Criminal charges have been filed in the Southern District of Georgia against a Florida man as part of the Department…
New London Man Sentenced to 40 Months in Federal Prison for Gun Offense
SHAQUAN SAUNDERS, also known as “Sosa Da Billy,” 28, of Uncasville, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Janet C.…
Cleveland Man Sentenced to Prison for Drug Distribution
Darrin Harsley, 33, of Cleveland, Ohio, was sentenced to 262 months of imprisonment on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 by U.S.…
Justice Department Launches Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Regional Outreach Program
Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and the Department of Justice announced the creation…
Chattanooga Man Convicted Of Being A Felon In Possession Of A Firearm
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – On June 27, 2023, following a one-day trial in United States District Court, in Chattanooga, Tenn., a…
Former Active-Duty Army Staff Sergeant Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison For Attempting To Entice A Minor To Engage In Sexual Activity
Jacksonville, Florida – U.S. District Judge Brian J. Davis has sentenced Nicholas Christopher Carwise (31, Fort Mitchell) to 10 years…
Cheyenne Man Sentenced for Being a Felon and Unlawful Drug User in Possession of a Firearm
Devon Jonathan Souza, a/k/a/ Devon Jonathan Swan, age 29, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, was sentenced on June 26, 2023, to 105…
Queens Man Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Snakes
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Calvin Bautista, age 37, of Richmond Hill, New York, pled guilty today to smuggling three Burmese…
Justice Department Launches Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Regional Outreach Program
PHOENIX, Ariz. – The Department of Justice today announced the creation of the Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Regional…
Justice Department Launches Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Regional Outreach Program
WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice today announced the creation of the Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Regional Outreach…
Federal Jury Convicts Terrance Hines Of Conspiracy To Distribute Fentanyl Resulting In An Overdose Death
Greeneville, Tenn. - On June 26, 2023, following a four-day trial in the United States District Court at Greeneville, a…
Justice Department Launches Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Regional Outreach Program
The Department of Justice announced Wednesday the creation of the Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Regional Outreach Program, which…
Three Plead Guilty To Conspiracy To Commit Wire Fraud
Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Fabio Lanzieri (61, Fort Lauderdale) has pleaded guilty to…
California Truck Driver Sentenced to 8 Years in Federal Prison After Transporting 72 Kilograms of Methamphetamine Into Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS- Dejohntae Zeche Keith Williams, 30, of California, has been sentenced to 8 years in federal prison after pleading guilty…
Baton Rouge Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting and Threatening Federal Officers
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – KESHAWN KELLY, age 20, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, pled guilty on June 27, 2023,…
