Ohio Man Admits Role in Multimillion-Dollar Scheme to Defraud Health Care Benefit Programs

NEWARK, N.J. – An Ohio man pleaded guilty today to his role in a large-scale, multilevel marketing scheme to defraud private and federally funded health care benefit programs, U.S. Attorney Philip R.…

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United States Attorney Sellinger Announces Diverse Leadership Team

NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that he is naming an experienced team of women and men to lead the Office’s enforcement of criminal and civil laws. His…

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Former Resident of Bergen County Sentenced to 29 Months in Prison for $1.5 Million Investment Fraud Scheme

NEWARK, N.J. – A former New Jersey resident was sentenced today to 29 months in prison for his role in an investment scheme through which he fraudulently obtained more than $1.52 million…

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Essex County Man Sentenced to 108 Months in Prison for Mortgage and Securities Fraud Schemes

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 108 months in prison for conspiring to obtain mortgage loans to finance the sale of properties to unqualified buyers,…

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Medical Assistant Admits Health Care Fraud Conspiracy

CAMDEN, N.J. – A former medical assistant today admitted defrauding New Jersey state and local health benefits programs and other insurers of more than $1 million by submitting fraudulent claims for medically…

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Howell Township Man Admits Subscribing to False Tax Returns

TRENTON, N.J. – A Monmouth County, New Jersey, man who ran an illegal gambling business today admitted filing a false tax return, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Steven Bryce, 52, of…

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Gloucester County Man Admits Trafficking and Unlawfully Possessing Firearms

CAMDEN, N.J. – A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man with five prior felony convictions today admitted to unlawfully possessing and conspiring to sell multiple firearms, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Dylan…

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United States Citizen Residing in Dominican Republic Sentenced to 178 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Import Cocaine into United States

NEWARK, N.J. – A United States citizen who had been residing in the Dominican Republic was sentenced today to 178 months in prison for conspiring to import hundreds of pounds of cocaine…

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Marlboro police say 5 North Jersey teens in residential neighborhood were suspected car thieves

MARLBORO TOWNSHIP, NJ – Marlboro police arrested five juvenile subjects from North Jersey, including Newark and Jersey City. According to police, “At approximately 3 AM this morning, Ptlm. Charles Wilson conducted a…

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Essex County fugitive operation leads to 18 arrests

NEWARK, NJ – A countywide hunt for fugitives over four days across Essex County has culminated in the arrests of 18 people wanted by law enforcement. “The New Jersey State Police Fugitive…

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New Jersey Attorney General amps up actions against systemic racism in professional services

by Gema de las Heras, OAG office NEWARK – Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced the publication of proposed rules to root out discrimination and bias-based harassment within the professions…

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New Jersey Man Convicted of Threatening Federal Law Enforcement Officers

NEWARK, N.J. – A New Jersey man was convicted by a federal jury today of threatening to assault and murder federal law enforcement officers, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Frank Monte,…

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Essex County Man Charged with Illegally Possessing Firearm in Connection with June 2021 Shooting

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, man with a previous felony conviction made his initial appearance today on a criminal complaint charging him with two counts of illegally possessing a…

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North Carolina Man Charged with Wire Fraud, Securities Fraud, and Money Laundering in Connection with Ponzi Scheme

NEWARK, N.J. – A North Carolina man was charged today for defrauding at least 25 people by operating a Ponzi scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. David Schamens, 64, of Greensboro,…

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Mercer County Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of Weapon

TRENTON, N.J. – A Mercer County, New Jersey, man with prior felony convictions was sentenced to 108 months in prison for unlawfully possessing a firearm and ammunition, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger…

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In New Jersey, it’s maskless Monday for school children, but not all

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Across New Jersey on Monday, children went to school with the option to not wear a face mask for the first time since the global COVID-19 pandemic began.…

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New Jersey Man Sentenced to 80 Months in Prison for Stealing more than $450,000 in Unemployment Insurance Benefits

NEWARK, N.J. – A Union, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 80 months in prison for illegally obtaining more than $450,000 in unemployment insurance benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. …

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California Woman Admits Selling over 100,000 Counterfeit Retail Store Coupons Worth over $9.9 Million

NEWARK, N.J. – A Modesto, California, woman admitted today that she fraudulently created and sold over $9.9 million worth of counterfeit Catalina coupons used at various retail stores across the United States…

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Mercer County Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Interfering with Law Enforcement Officers During Civil Disorder

NEWARK, N.J. – A Mercer County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for attempting to interfere with law enforcement officers during a civil disorder when he attempted…

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Former Monmouth County Residents Charged with $3.3 Million Paycheck Protection Program Fraud Scheme

NEWARK, N.J. – Two former residents of Monmouth County, New Jersey, now residing in Frisco, Texas, were arrested today for their roles in fraudulently obtaining over $3 million in federal Paycheck Protection…

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Ohio Man Admits Role in Multimillion-Dollar Scheme to Defraud Health Care Benefit Programs

United States Attorney Sellinger Announces Diverse Leadership Team

Former Resident of Bergen County Sentenced to 29 Months in Prison for $1.5 Million Investment Fraud Scheme

Essex County Man Sentenced to 108 Months in Prison for Mortgage and Securities Fraud Schemes

Medical Assistant Admits Health Care Fraud Conspiracy

Howell Township Man Admits Subscribing to False Tax Returns

Gloucester County Man Admits Trafficking and Unlawfully Possessing Firearms

United States Citizen Residing in Dominican Republic Sentenced to 178 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Import Cocaine into United States

Marlboro police say 5 North Jersey teens in residential neighborhood were suspected car thieves

Essex County fugitive operation leads to 18 arrests

New Jersey Attorney General amps up actions against systemic racism in professional services

New Jersey Man Convicted of Threatening Federal Law Enforcement Officers

Essex County Man Charged with Illegally Possessing Firearm in Connection with June 2021 Shooting

North Carolina Man Charged with Wire Fraud, Securities Fraud, and Money Laundering in Connection with Ponzi Scheme

Mercer County Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of Weapon

In New Jersey, it’s maskless Monday for school children, but not all

New Jersey Man Sentenced to 80 Months in Prison for Stealing more than $450,000 in Unemployment Insurance Benefits

California Woman Admits Selling over 100,000 Counterfeit Retail Store Coupons Worth over $9.9 Million

Mercer County Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Interfering with Law Enforcement Officers During Civil Disorder

Former Monmouth County Residents Charged with $3.3 Million Paycheck Protection Program Fraud Scheme

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