Chinese National Arrested and Charged with Cyberstalking

ST. PAUL, Minn. – A federal criminal complaint has been filed against a Chinese national living in Los Angeles for harassing and cyberstalking a Minnesota college student, announced Acting United States Attorney…

MS-13 Leaders Convicted of Racketeering Offenses and Murder

NEWARK, N.J. – A federal jury convicted three El Salvadoran nationals of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) charges, including murder in aid of racketeering, stemming from their participation in Mara…

Alleged Money Launderers for Mexican Cartels Indicted

Assistant U. S. Attorneys Blanca Quintero (619) 546-7118 and Vivian Sapthavee (619) 546-7696 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – November 16, 2021 SAN DIEGO – An indictment was partially unsealed yesterday in federal court…

Almost $57 Million in Seized Cryptocurrency Being Sold for Victims of BitConnect Fraud

Assistant U. S. Attorneys Daniel C. Silva, Mark W. Pletcher, Lisa Sanniti and Carl Brooker SAN DIEGO — Pursuant to court order, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California,…

MS-13 New Jersey Leaders Convicted of Racketeering Offenses and Murder

A federal jury in New Jersey convicted three El Salvadoran nationals on Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) charges, including murder in aid of racketeering, stemming from their participation in Mara…

Former Realtor Sentenced to 4 Years in Federal Prison for Running Nearly $4 Million Fraud that Scammed Distressed Homeowners

LOS ANGELES – A former realtor and longtime fugitive was sentenced today to 48 months in federal prison for scheming to defraud distressed homeowners out of nearly $4 million by falsely…

San Fernando Valley Family Members Sentenced to Years in Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining Tens of Millions of Dollars in COVID Relief

LOS ANGELES – Three members of a San Fernando Valley family have been sentenced – two of them in absentia after they fled justice following their convictions at trial – to…

$56 Million in Seized Cryptocurrency Being Sold as First Step to Compensate Victims of BitConnect Fraud Scheme

On Friday, U.S. District Judge Todd W. Robinson granted a request from the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California for authority to liquidate…

Global mall Santa shortage reported due to COVID-19, health regulations as new generation of Santas go virtual

Santa Claus is ubiquitous year round, spreading cheer and goodwill everywhere he goes. We especially expect to see him around more during the holidays, but this year may be different. There appears…

Santa Clarita Man Sentenced to More Than 4 Years in Prison for Scheming to Fraudulently Obtain $1.8 Million in COVID-Relief Funds

LOS ANGELES – A Santa Clarita Valley man was sentenced today to 51 months in federal prison for scheming to fraudulently obtain approximately $1.8 million in COVID-19 relief guaranteed by the…

Two L.A.-Area Men Found Guilty of Federal Charges for Collecting Ransom Proceeds for Cross-Border Kidnapping Conspiracy

LOS ANGELES – A federal jury today found two Los Angeles-area men guilty of collecting ransom payments for a criminal conspiracy in which multiple victims were kidnapped near the United States-Mexico…

Archdiocese of New Orleans Agrees to Pay More Than $1 Million to Resolve Hurricane Katrina-related False Claims Act Allegations

WASHINGTON – The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans (“Archdiocese of New Orleans”) has agreed to pay more than $1 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by…

Pasadena Man Who Cyberstalked and Made Threats to Injure, Rape and Kill Sentenced to More Than 3 Years in Federal Prison

LOS ANGELES – A British national was sentenced today to 37 months in federal prison for making a series of graphic online threats to harm, rape and kill. Samuel Trelawney…

Former Toledo Physician Sentenced for Sex Trafficking and Drugging Victims

Acting U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan announced that Manish Raj Gupta, 50, of Sylvania, Ohio, was sentenced today by Judge James G. Carr to more than 19 years in prison after Gupta,…

Archdiocese of New Orleans Agrees to Pay More Than $1 Million to Resolve Hurricane Katrina-related False Claims Act Allegations

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans (Archdiocese of New Orleans) has agreed to pay more than $1 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by knowingly submitting…

CBP at the LA/Long Beach Seaport Reports Record-Breaking Year for Seizures of Counterfeit and Prohibited Merchandise

LOS ANGELES—In Fiscal Year 2021 (October 1, 2020 – September 30, 2021), amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to the Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport identified and…

Bringing the Fight to Them: Acting U.S. Attorney Ganjei Highlights EDTX’s Successes in International Drug Investigations and Anti-Cartel Prosecutions

DALLAS, Texas – Acting United States Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei addressed the North Texas Crime Commission (NTCC) today via Zoom for their regular monthly meeting. Acting U.S. Attorney Ganjei was introduced…

Here’s how much baking Christmas cookies will cost around America under Bidenflation

There’s more bad news for American consumers. A study conducted by Hello Fresh shows that the cost of baking Christmas and holiday cookies and treats is much higher this year and prices…

South Bay Man Sentenced to Over 8 Years in Prison for Movie Investment Scam and for Fraudulently Selling House Bought with Illicit Proceeds

LOS ANGELES – A South Bay man was sentenced today to 97 months in federal prison for defrauding Asian investment firms out of $14 million by falsely claiming the money would…

Final defendant sentenced in conspiracy that shipped cocaine from California to Savannah

SAVANNAH, GA: The last of four defendants has been sentenced to federal prison in a drug trafficking conspiracy that shipped cocaine and cash from coast to coast. Kevin Chelsea, 39, of Las…

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Chinese National Arrested and Charged with Cyberstalking

MS-13 Leaders Convicted of Racketeering Offenses and Murder

Alleged Money Launderers for Mexican Cartels Indicted

Almost $57 Million in Seized Cryptocurrency Being Sold for Victims of BitConnect Fraud

MS-13 New Jersey Leaders Convicted of Racketeering Offenses and Murder

Former Realtor Sentenced to 4 Years in Federal Prison for Running Nearly $4 Million Fraud that Scammed Distressed Homeowners

San Fernando Valley Family Members Sentenced to Years in Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining Tens of Millions of Dollars in COVID Relief

$56 Million in Seized Cryptocurrency Being Sold as First Step to Compensate Victims of BitConnect Fraud Scheme

Global mall Santa shortage reported due to COVID-19, health regulations as new generation of Santas go virtual

Santa Clarita Man Sentenced to More Than 4 Years in Prison for Scheming to Fraudulently Obtain $1.8 Million in COVID-Relief Funds

Two L.A.-Area Men Found Guilty of Federal Charges for Collecting Ransom Proceeds for Cross-Border Kidnapping Conspiracy

Archdiocese of New Orleans Agrees to Pay More Than $1 Million to Resolve Hurricane Katrina-related False Claims Act Allegations

Pasadena Man Who Cyberstalked and Made Threats to Injure, Rape and Kill Sentenced to More Than 3 Years in Federal Prison

Former Toledo Physician Sentenced for Sex Trafficking and Drugging Victims

Archdiocese of New Orleans Agrees to Pay More Than $1 Million to Resolve Hurricane Katrina-related False Claims Act Allegations

CBP at the LA/Long Beach Seaport Reports Record-Breaking Year for Seizures of Counterfeit and Prohibited Merchandise

Bringing the Fight to Them: Acting U.S. Attorney Ganjei Highlights EDTX’s Successes in International Drug Investigations and Anti-Cartel Prosecutions

Here’s how much baking Christmas cookies will cost around America under Bidenflation

South Bay Man Sentenced to Over 8 Years in Prison for Movie Investment Scam and for Fraudulently Selling House Bought with Illicit Proceeds

Final defendant sentenced in conspiracy that shipped cocaine from California to Savannah

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