Minneapolis man sentenced to 24 years for kidnapping, fraud, and identity theft
St. Paul, MN – A Minneapolis man will spend 24 years in federal prison after a jury convicted him of kidnapping, bank fraud, and identity theft in a violent crime spree that…
South Jersey Politician Charged in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
TRENTON, N.J. – Nathaniel Anderson, deputy mayor of Willingboro Township, and Chrisone D. Anderson, a business associate, have been charged with orchestrating a fraudulent mortgage scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced…
Lawrence Man Sentenced for Identity Theft and Fraud Scheme
BOSTON – Joshua Cruz, 35, of Lawrence, was sentenced today for his involvement in an identity theft scheme using stolen identities of U.S. citizens from Puerto Rico to fraudulently acquire vehicles and…
Former Shreveport Officer Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud
SHREVEPORT, La. – Jeffrey L. Peters, 55, a former Shreveport Police Department officer, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, as announced by United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown. The guilty plea hearing, presided…
Fall River Man Indicted For Benefits Fraud
BOSTON – A Fall River man was indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury in Boston for misuse of a Social Security number. Arias Mejia, 43, was indicted for misuse of a…
Prison Sentence Announced in Check Fraud Scheme Involving Ironworkers Local 417
ORANGE COUNTY, NY – District Attorney David M. Hoovler has announced the sentencing of Anthony Dubuisson, a 27-year-old resident of Newburgh. The sentencing, which took place in Orange County Court on Monday,…
Newark Police Ask Public for Help Identifying Suspect in Fraud Investigation
NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Department of Public Safety is requesting public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a recent fraud incident. Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé has released details…
Las Vegas Accountant Heading to Prison for Tax Fraud and Bribery
HENDERSON, NV — Dustin M. Lewis, a Henderson-based accountant, received a 13-month prison sentence for involvement in bribery and tax fraud conspiracies. Lewis, a certified public accountant at L.L. Bradford & Company…
Singer Bill Seeks to Protect New Jersey Consumers from Out-of-State Contractor Fraud
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate has approved Senator Robert Singer’s bill (A-2138/S-1890) to establish a professional board for regulating home improvement and home elevation contractors. This legislation seeks to enhance…
Essex County Woman Arrested for $1 Million Federal Benefits Fraud
NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger has announced the arrest of an Essex County woman for her alleged involvement in a long-term scheme to defraud federal retirement benefit programs. Janis…
Ohio Executive Pleads Guilty in $24 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme Involving New Jersey Pharmacy
NEWARK, N.J. – James D. Feeley, 46, of Grafton, Ohio, and owner of several marketing companies, has admitted to his involvement in a major health care fraud and kickback conspiracy, as announced…
Bronx Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft in Capital Region
ALBANY, NEW YORK — Antonio Vargas, a 58-year-old resident of the Bronx, New York, has pleaded guilty to charges of bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman…
Sussex County Man Arrested in Multi-Million Dollar COVID-19 Fraud
NEWARK, NJ – Nikenson Jean Mathurin, a 44-year-old resident of Sparta, New Jersey, faces charges of wire fraud and money laundering in a $2 million COVID-19 relief fund fraud. The U.S. Attorney’s…
Queens Man Charged for Voter Fraud
QUEENS, NY — Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz today announced the arraignment of Abdul Rahman, 32, on a 140-count indictment. The charges include falsifying business records, criminal possession of a forged instrument,…
CBP Arrests Romanian Woman at the Lewiston Bridge for Felony Warrants of Credit Card Fraud
LEWISTON, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo, Lewiston Bridge border-crossing, arrested a 29-year-old female Romanian citizen, who had an active felony arrest warrant from…
Maryland Man Sentenced to 70 Months For Fentanyl Conspiracy and Wire Fraud
WASHINGTON – Tyronn Waters, 32, of Silver Spring, Maryland, was sentenced today to 70 months in prison for his role in a drug trafficking operation in…
Sudbury Bookkeeper Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges
BOSTON – A former bookkeeper for a Lexington interior design firm pleaded guilty today to bank fraud charges in connection with her embezzling more than $180,000 from her former employer. Christina Iannelli,…
Maryland Man Receives 41-Month Sentence for COVID-19 Relief Fund Fraud
NEWARK, N.J. – Today, a Maryland resident was sentenced to 41 months in prison for fraudulent activities involving over $2 million in COVID-19 relief funds. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the…
Los Angeles Man Sentenced to More Than 5 Years in Prison for COVID-19 Business Loan Fraud Schemes and for Firearms and Ammo Crime
LOS ANGELES – A downtown Los Angeles man was sentenced today to 63 months in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining more than $150,000 – and attempted to obtain an additional $1.85 million…
Former Idaho Resident Indicted as a “Money Mule” for Laundering Funds from Wire Fraud and Bank Fraud Schemes
BOISE – Andrew Samargis, 69, a former Idaho resident was charged yesterday for conspiring to commit money laundering and operating an unlicensed money transmitting business by collecting money from various wire and…
Bronx Woman Convicted At Trial For Laundering Over $2 Million In Funds From Victims Of Romance Fraud Schemes
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that a jury returned a guilty verdict against NADINE JAZIMNE WADE on all four counts in the…