Colorado Couple Indicted for Fraud and Illegally Obtaining COVID-19 PPP Funds

DENVER – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces Ronald Philip Wallace, age 65, and Stace Yater Wallace, age 67, were indicted by a federal grand jury on June…

June 28, 2022

1 min read

U.S. Attorney Romero Announces Arson Charges Against Philadelphia Man for Pizza Shop Fire That Resulted in Death of Firefighter

Department of Justice Press Releases

PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Al-Ashraf Basem Khalil, 28, of Philadelphia, PA, was arrested on June 24, 2022, after being charged by Criminal Complaint with arson on…

June 28, 2022

3 mins read

Bridgeport Man Involved in Murder and Arson Scheme Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison

Department of Justice Press Releases

Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JASON SCOTT, also known as “Hood,” 39, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill…

June 28, 2022

1 min read

Two Parents in College Admissions Case Sentenced

Department of Justice Press Releases

BOSTON – Two California parents were sentenced today in federal court in Boston for their participation in the college admissions case in which they paid a total of $600,000 to facilitate their…

June 28, 2022

1 min read

Fifteen Texas Doctors Agree to Pay over $2.8 Million to Settle Kickback Allegations

Department of Justice Press Releases

SHERMAN, Texas – Fifteen additional Texas doctors have agreed to pay a total of $2,831,280 to resolve False Claims Act allegations involving illegal kickbacks in violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark…

June 28, 2022

5 mins read

Superseding Indictment Charges Former Executive Director of Maryland Environmental Service for Allegedly Falsifying Documents, Wire Fraud, and Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $276,731

Department of Justice Press Releases

Baltimore, Maryland – A federal grand jury has returned a superseding indictment adding an additional charge against Roy C. McGrath, age 52, of Naples, Florida, for falsification of records to the previous…

June 28, 2022

4 mins read

Statement by United States Attorney Ashley C. Hoff Regarding Migrant Deaths in Tractor Trailer Incident Yesterday Evening

Department of Justice Press Releases

SAN ANTONIO – “San Antonio first responders and law enforcement discovered a tragic and disturbing scene yesterday evening on the southwest side of San Antonio. Dozens of immigrants were found dead or incapacitated…

June 28, 2022

1 min read

Brockton Man Pleads Guilty in Sophisticated Drug Trafficking Conspiracy that Operated Using the Dark Web

Department of Justice Press Releases

BOSTON – A Brockton man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to his role in a highly sophisticated drug trafficking operation that manufactured and distributed a multitude of controlled substances…

June 28, 2022

2 mins read

Lino Lakes Felon Charged Federally with Methamphetamine Trafficking, Firearms Violations in Connection to Kidnapping, Torture Case

Department of Justice Press Releases

MINNEAPOLIS – Jose Angel Chapa-Aguilera has been charged in a federal indictment with drug trafficking and firearms violations in connection to the December 2021 kidnapping and torture of a man, announced U.S.…

June 28, 2022

1 min read

Former Middle School Paraprofessional Pleads Guilty to Child Sextortion Scheme

Department of Justice Press Releases

MINNEAPOLIS – A Coon Rapids man has pleaded guilty to a sextortion scheme that targeted minors through social media and an online gaming forum, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger. According to…

June 28, 2022

1 min read

Cock-fighter receives hefty sentence for local drug trafficking

Department of Justice Press Releases

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 33-year-old man has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute 34 kilograms of meth, announced U.S. Attorney…

June 28, 2022

1 min read

Bronx Man Sentenced for His Role in Large-Scale Fentanyl and Heroin Trafficking Ring in Springfield

Department of Justice Press Releases

BOSTON – A Bronx, N.Y., man has been sentenced in federal court in Springfield for his role in a large-scale drug conspiracy that trafficked dozens of kilos of heroin and fentanyl into…

June 28, 2022

2 mins read

Camden County Woman Admits Fraudulently Obtaining 30 Loans Meant to Help Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic

Department of Justice Press Releases

CAMDEN, N.J. – A Camden County, New Jersey, resident today admitted conspiring to fraudulently obtain 30 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) totaling more than $3 million,…

June 28, 2022

2 mins read

Former Enforcer of New Bedford Latin Kings Chapter Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy

Department of Justice Press Releases

BOSTON – A former member and Enforcer of the New Bedford Chapter of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings) pleaded guilty today to racketeering charges. Orlando Santiago-Torres, a/k/a…

June 28, 2022

2 mins read

Tuba City Man Sentenced to 240 Months for Sexual Abuse of Children

Department of Justice Press Releases

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Last week, Ralph Yellow, 78, of Tuba City, Arizona, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Diane J. Humetewa to 240 months in prison, followed by lifetime supervised release. Yellow…

June 28, 2022

1 min read

Indianapolis Man Sentenced to 188 Months in Prison

Department of Justice Press Releases

FORT WAYNE – Daniel Witt, 26 years old, of Indianapolis, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Holly A. Brady after pleading guilty to production of material depicting a minor…

June 28, 2022

1 min read

Department of Justice Press Releases

Fifteen additional Texas doctors have agreed to pay a total of $2.83 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations involving illegal kickbacks in violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law, and…

June 28, 2022

5 mins read

Former Warren County Businessman Admits Fraudulently Obtaining $1.8 Million in COVID-19 Loans Meant for Small Businesses

Department of Justice Press Releases

NEWARK, N.J. – A Warren County, New Jersey, businessman today admitted fraudulently obtaining nearly $1.8 million in federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger and Assistant Attorney General…

June 28, 2022

2 mins read

DC Solar Owner Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Prison for Billion Dollar Ponzi Scheme

Department of Justice Press Releases

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez sentenced Paulette Carpoff, 51, of Martinez, to 11 years and three months in prison for her role in the biggest criminal fraud scheme…

June 28, 2022

4 mins read

U.S. Citizen Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Provide Electronic Equipment and Technology to the Government of Iran

Department of Justice Press Releases

Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Kambiz Attar Kashani, a dual citizen of the United States and Iran, pleaded guilty to conspiring to illegally export U.S. goods, technology, and services to…

June 28, 2022

1 min read

investigation- Page 1804

Shore News Network