Camden County Woman Convicted in Stolen Identity Refund Fraud Scheme

Camden County News·Department of Justice Press Releases·New Jersey News

CAMDEN, N.J. – A Camden County, New Jersey, woman was found guilty for her role in an extensive scheme to obtain money through fraudulently obtained refund checks issued by the U.S. Treasury, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced today. …

December 10, 2021

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Burlington County Man Charged with Cell Phone SIM Swap Scheme

Department of Justice Press Releases·Government News

NEWARK, N.J. – A Burlington County, New Jersey, man was arrested today for swapping cell phone customers’ Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) numbers into mobile devices controlled by an individual who was paying…

December 10, 2021

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Former Owner and CEO of Pharmaceutical Company Charged with Embezzlement

Department of Justice Press Releases

NEWARK, N.J. – The former chief executive officer and owner of a pharmaceutical company was arrested this morning for embezzling millions of dollars from the company, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig…

December 6, 2021

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Monmouth County Man Admits Role in Gun Trafficking Conspiracy and Distribution of Cocaine

Department of Justice Press Releases·Government News

TRENTON, N.J. – A Monmouth County, New Jersey, man today admitted distributing cocaine in Monmouth County and conspiring to illegally sell firearms, including multiple handguns and a semi-automatic rifle, in and around…

December 4, 2021

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Owner of Blair Pharmacy Pleads Guilty to Providing Illegal Payments to Independent Marketers to Induce Them to Refer Business to His Pharmacy

Department of Justice Press Releases

Baltimore, Maryland – Matthew Edward Blair, age 48, of Timonium, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to payment of illegal remunerations to encourage independent marketers to refer federal health care related business to Blair’s…

December 4, 2021

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Essex County Postal Employee Arrested for Mail Theft

Department of Justice Press Releases·New Jersey News

NEWARK, N.J. – A U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employee was arrested today for stealing mail, including stealing credit cards and stimulus checks from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Acting U.S. Attorney…

December 2, 2021

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Two MS-13 Leaders Convicted of Racketeering Conspiracy and Conspiring to Commit Multiple Murders

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Greenbelt, Maryland – A federal jury convicted El Salvadorian nationals Junior Noe Alvarado-Requeno, a/k/a “Insolente” and “Trankilo,” age 24, of Landover, Maryland, and Miguel Angel Corea Diaz, a/k/a “Reaper,” age 41, of…

November 25, 2021

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Essex County Felon Admits Possessing Firearm and Ammunition

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NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man with a prior felony conviction today admitted illegally possessing a loaded handgun and a magazine, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Bilal Ward, 29,…

November 24, 2021

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California Man Admits Defrauding Victims in Cumberland County

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CAMDEN, N.J. – A California man today admitted defrauding victims in Cumberland County, New Jersey, through a bogus investment scheme, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Christopher Glynn, 58, of Burbank,…

November 22, 2021

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Burlington County Man Admits Role in Conspiracy to Defraud Internet Donors

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CAMDEN, N.J. – A Burlington County, New Jersey, man today admitted his role in a GoFundMe scheme that collected money from donors on the internet, purportedly to benefit a homeless man, Acting…

November 22, 2021

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Two Florida Men Indicted in Multimillion-Dollar Health Care Fraud Schemes

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NEWARK, N.J. – Two Florida men have been indicted for their roles in durable medical equipment and compound medication schemes involving kickbacks and fraud, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Thomas…

November 20, 2021

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Current and Former Ewing Township Police Officers Charged with Violating Civil Rights of a Minor

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TRENTON, N.J. – Three current and former Ewing Township Police Department officers were indicted by a grand jury on civil rights charges for their roles in assaulting a minor victim during the…

November 20, 2021

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Passaic County Man Charged with Possessing Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking

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NEWARK, N.J. – A Passaic County, New Jersey, man was charged for illegally possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug distribution, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced today. Jessie Mayfield, 59,…

November 20, 2021

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Six defendants indicted for fraud that included targeting elderly citizens

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ATLANTA – Vikas Mehta, Walter Valdivia, Pradip Parikh, Jaime Salas, Alpesh Patel, and Darash Shah have been indicted for wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, and money laundering. “This case involves…

November 20, 2021

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Passaic man charged for gun and drug charges

New Jersey News·North Jersey News·Police Blotter

On Aug. 24, 2021, Mayfield was under parole supervision for a prior state conviction. On that day, state parole officers conducted a routine supervised visit at Mayfield’s residence and observed a large…

November 19, 2021

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Breaking Bad: Long Branch Cop meth lab cop pleads guilty to charges

Monmouth County News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

FREEHOLD – A former Long Branch Police Officer has pled guilty after being arrested and charged with various offenses related to manufacturing methamphetamine at his home in May 2021, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor…

November 19, 2021

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Member Of International Movie Piracy Ring Pleads Guilty

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Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today the guilty plea of GEORGE BRIDI, a citizen of the United Kingdom, for his role in the…

November 18, 2021

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Two Aryan Circle Gang Leaders Convicted of Racketeering Charges in Beaumont Federal Trial

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BEAUMONT, Texas –A Texas man and a Missouri man were convicted at trial of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations charges stemming from their membership in the white supremacy prison gang, the Aryan…

November 18, 2021

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Two Aryan Circle Gang Leaders Convicted on Racketeering Charges

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A federal jury convicted a Texas man and a Missouri man on Tuesday of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations charges stemming from their membership in the white supremacy prison gang, the Aryan…

November 18, 2021

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Man Sentenced to 70 Months for Role in International Lottery Fraud Scheme Targeting the Elderly

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TUCSON, Ariz. – Joseph Andre Batts, 44, of Sicklerville, New Jersey, was sentenced yesterday by Senior U.S. District Judge Raner C. Collins to 70 months in prison. Batts previously pleaded guilty to…

November 18, 2021

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