Four Defendants Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Fraud

Memphis, TN – Four defendants have been sentenced for conspiracy to defraud the Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. The EIDL program provided grants and low-interest loans to small businesses affected…

Newcastle Woman Pleads Guilty to Embezzling from Local Church

OKLAHOMA CITY – Last week, DARLA BRALLEY, 58, of Newcastle, Oklahoma, pleaded guilty to a two-count felony information charging her with wire fraud and making and subscribing a false tax return, announced…

Construction Firm Owner Admits Failing to Report $4.8 Million to IRS

LOS ANGELES – The owner of an Inland Empire business pleaded guilty today to filing false tax returns that failed to report more than $4.8 million over a five-year period, resulting…

California Woman Indicted for Embezzling More Than $1 Million from Employer

MINNEAPOLIS – A federal grand jury returned an indictment against a California woman for wire fraud, identity theft, and filing false tax returns after embezzling more than $1 million from her employer,…

Bucks County Man Charged with Causing More Than $1.5 Million in Damage to Decommissioned Power Plants Across Philadelphia Region by Stealing Copper Wire to Sell for Scrap

PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Michael Garrison, 43, of Croydon, PA, was charged by Information with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, one count of…

Five additional defendants charged with fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funding

SAVANNAH, GA: The number of defendants charged with illegally obtaining pandemic relief funds continues to rise in the Southern District of Georgia as investigators identify those who used fraud to receive government…

Buffalo Man Arrested, Charged With Fraudulently Receiving Millions Of Dollars In COVID 19 Funds

CONTACT: Barbara BurnsPHONE: (716) 843-5817FAX #: (716) 551-3051 BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Brian A. Smith, 49, of Buffalo, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with wire…

Former HP Planning Manager Sentenced To Three Years In Prison In $5+ Million Wire Fraud Scheme

OAKLAND – Shelbee Szeto was sentenced to 36 months in prison in connection with her scheme to defraud her former employer out of more than five million dollars, announced United States Attorney…

Former Indiana State Senator and an Indianapolis Casino Executive Sentenced to Federal Prison for Criminal Election Finance Schemes

INDIANAPOLIS – Darryl Brent Waltz, 48, of Greenwood, Indiana, and John Keeler, 72, of Indianapolis, were each sentenced today for devising and participating in election finance schemes. Waltz pleaded guilty to receiving…

Fifth Defendant Pleads Guilty in $11.5 Million Fraud Case

LITTLE ROCK—An England, Arkansas woman has pleaded guilty to her involvement in a scheme to defraud the U.S. Department of Agriculture out of more than $11.5 million that was…

A California man pleaded guilty today to conspiring with others in fraud schemes to defraud the IRS and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a federal loans initiative designed to help businesses pay…

A Florida man pleaded guilty today to conspiring to defraud the IRS in connection with his ownership and operation of illegal gambling businesses in Canton. According to court documents and statements made…

Tarzana Accountant Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charge for Helping Client Fraudulently Obtain $1.2 Million COVID-Related Business Loan

LOS ANGELES – A San Fernando Valley certified public accountant pleaded guilty today to a federal criminal charge for helping a long-time client fraudulently obtain a $1.2 million COVID-19 business loan…

Brother-Sister Duo Indicted for Laundering More Than $42 Million of Drug Proceeds Through 22 Shell Corporations

SAN DIEGO—Today Jesus Vazquez Padilla and his sister Monica Vazquez were indicted for laundering more than $42 million of drug trafficking proceeds through the financial system in the United States. Special Agents…

Hampton Man Sentenced for COVID-19 Loan Fraud While in BOP Halfway House

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – A Hampton man was sentenced today to 27 months in prison for falsely applying for loans intended to grant COVID-19 relief to small businesses. According to court documents,…

Four Defendants Plead Guilty in $11.5 Million Fraud Case

LITTLE ROCK—Four women, all sisters, have pleaded guilty to their involvement in defrauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture out of over $11.5 million that was intended to benefit farmers…

Former Head Tennis Coach at Georgetown University Sentenced to More Than Two Years in Prison in College Admissions Case

BOSTON – The former head coach of men and women’s tennis at Georgetown University was sentenced today in connection with soliciting and accepting bribes to facilitate the admission of prospective Georgetown applicants…

Former Portland Attorney Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Client Funds

PORTLAND, Ore.—A former Portland attorney pleaded guilty today to multiple felony charges after perpetrating a scheme to defraud her clients and use the proceeds to pay for personal expenses. Lori E. Deveny,…

Coachella Valley Man Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison for Role in Scheme in Which Doctors Took Bribes for Spinal Surgery Referrals

LOS ANGELES – An accountant who enabled the owner of a corrupt Long Beach hospital to pay more than $40 million in illegal kickbacks to doctors in exchange for them referring…

Feds Charge 19 Defendants with Pandemic Fraud of over $24 Million

PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero, together with other federal law enforcement officials announced today charges against 19 defendants for defrauding federal programs funded by the CARES Act and designed…

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