Belizean National Sentenced For Using Counterfeit Immigration And Social Security Cards At Nevada DMV

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – A Belize citizen, who was unlawfully in the United States, was sentenced today to three years and one month in prison for using a fraudulent United States Permanent…

Department of Justice Begins Third Distribution of Forfeited Funds to Compensate Victims of Fraud Scheme Facilitated by Western Union

The Department of Justice announced today that the Western Union Remission Fund began its third distribution of approximately $66 million in funds forfeited to the United States from the Western Union Company…

Maltese hit by car laid on the highway for 24 hours and has a miracle comeback.

A small dog laid on the side if a busy Los Angeles freeway for more than 24 hours. A rescue heard about her and sprung into action. They were given a police…

Pets and Animals

Santa Barbara Man Who Allegedly Ran $12 Million Ponzi Scheme Indicted on Federal Fraud and Money Laundering Charges

LOS ANGELES – A federal grand jury today returned an 11-count indictment that alleges a Santa Barbara man stole approximately $12 million from victims who were promised their money would be…

Sixty Defendants Charged in Nationwide Takedown of Sinaloa Cartel Methamphetamine Network

For more information contact: Assistant U. S. Attorney Matthew J. Sutton (619) 546-8941, Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicole Bredariol (619) 546-8419, and Assistant U. S. Attorney Amy B. Wang (619) 546-6968 Click…

Man Who Tried to Breach Cockpit, then Opened Emergency Exit and Jumped from Departing Plane at LAX Faces Federal Charge

LOS ANGELES – A Mexican national, who was aboard a SkyWest Airlines flight taxiing to the runway at Los Angeles International Airport Friday evening, allegedly approached the cockpit – banging on…

Four L.A. County Residents Found Guilty of Fraudulently Obtaining Millions of Dollars from COVID-Relief Programs

LOS ANGELES – A federal jury has found four Los Angeles-area residents guilty of criminal charges for scheming to submit fraudulent loan applications seeking millions of dollars in Paycheck Protection Program…

CBP Stops Attempt to Smuggle 661 Fake Championship Rings Worth Over $800K into United States Through Indianapolis From China

INDIANAPOLIS— Buying and selling sports memorabilia is a very lucrative business. Whether you are just starting your collection or searching for that rare find, collectors and fans need to be aware that…

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Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Securities And Wire Fraud Charges Against Founder And Manager Of Mutual Fund

Audrey Strauss, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Philip R. Bartlett, Inspector-in-Charge of the New York Office of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (“USPIS”), announced today…

NCL says Caribbean cruises scheduled to resume in August

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 54-year history of breaking boundaries, today announced additional voyages scheduled to set sail from New York, Los Angeles, Port Canaveral,…

Travel

Detroit Man Who Robbed Credit Union and Crashed Getaway Car Near Vandenberg Air Force Base Sentenced to 2½ Years in Federal Prison

LOS ANGELES – A Michigan man was sentenced today to 30 months in federal prison for robbing a credit union – and two days later attempting to rob a bank then…

Five Charged in Scheme to Export to Russia Thermal Imaging Scopes and Night Vision Goggles in Violation of Arms Export Control Act

LOS ANGELES – Federal authorities have arrested two Illinois residents named in an indictment that accuses five defendants of conspiring to unlawfully export to Russia defense articles – specifically, thermal imaging…

Leader of ‘Oxy Bandits’ Crew Found Guilty of Federal Charges Related to the Armed Robberies of 15 Southern California Pharmacies

LOS ANGELES – A Lynwood man was found guilty today of federal robbery charges for organizing and leading a crew that committed 15 armed robberies of independent, “mom-and-pop” pharmacies across Southern…

17 Indicted in Large-Scale Methamphetamine, Heroin, and Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracies

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned two indictments Thursday against a total of 17 defendants for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.…

HSI probe results in 2-year prison sentence for Orange County man who operated illegal ATM network that laundered Bitcoin and cash for criminals

SANTA ANA, Calif. — An Orange County man was sentenced Friday to 24 months in federal prison for operating an illegal virtual-currency money services business that exchanged up to $25 million –…

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