LaPlace man pleads guilty to $400K bank fraud scheme involving fake car loans and stolen identities
NEW ORLEANS, LA – A 40-year-old LaPlace man admitted to orchestrating a years-long bank fraud scheme that involved fake car loans, fraudulent documents, and stolen identities totaling more than $400,000 in losses…
Summary Judgement Issued in Civil Case Involving Hundreds of Fraudulent Medicaid/Tricare Bills
MACON, Ga. – The District Court for the Middle District of Georgia entered an order partially granting summary judgment in favor of the United States and State of Georgia in U.S. ex rel…
Man Pleads Guilty to Civil Rights Conspiracy Involving Robbery and Kidnapping
Memphis, TN- Kenneth Hicks, 62, has pleaded guilty to civil rights conspiracy violations. Joseph C. Murphy Jr., United States Attorney, announced the guilty plea today. According to information presented in court, after…
MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to 50 Years in Federal Prison for a Racketeering Conspiracy Involving Multiple Murders
Baltimore, Maryland – Chief U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar yesterday sentenced Jose Joya Parada, a/k/a “Calmado,” age 20, to 50 years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release,…
Siblings Sentenced for Offenses Involving the Sale of Stolen MacBooks
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Patricia Castaneda, 38, of Redwood City, was sentenced to 33 months in prison and her brother, Eric Castaneda, 37, also of Redwood City, was sentenced to 18 months in…
An Indianapolis Casino Executive and a Former Indiana State Senator Plead Guilty to Felonies Involving Political Contribution Schemes
INDIANAPOLIS – Two men have pleaded guilty to federal crimes for their roles in paying and receiving secret political contributions through a middleman. Today, a former Indianapolis-based casino executive pleaded guilty to…
Man Receives Ten Year Prison Sentence for His Role in Prescription Drug Scheme Involving Montgomery Physician
Montgomery, Ala. – On April 11, 2022, Garren Charles Rogers, 36, of Slidell, Louisiana, was sentenced to 120 months in prison for his role in organizing a prescription drug scheme…
Star Woman Pleads Guilty to False Statement in Case Involving More Than $11 Million in Government Contracts
BOISE – A Star woman pleaded guilty to making a false statement in connection with government contracts. According to court records, between October 2012 and May 2018, Vicki Rice, 61, willfully made…
Three Injured in Elizabeth Crash Involving Motorcycle, Pickup
ELIZABETH, NJ – Police in Elizabeth are investigating a serious motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a pick up truck last night. “At approximately 7:30 p.m. Officers responded to the intersection…
Temple Terrace Woman Sentenced To Two Years In Prison For Bank Fraud Involving COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program
Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell has sentenced Bridgitte Keim (52, Temple Terrace) to 24 months in federal prison for bank fraud. The Court also ordered Keim to forfeit…
U.S. Treasury issues general license for wind-down of transactions involving Sberbank units
BOSTON – The U.S. Treasury said on Tuesday it was issuing a general license authorizing the wind-down of transactions involving SB Sberbank Kazakhstan and Sberbank Europe AG through July 11. The United…
Folsom Man Pleads Guilty to Scheme Involving the Sale of Stolen MacBooks
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Philip James, 35, of Folsom, pleaded guilty today to transporting stolen property interstate, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According to court documents, from October 2015 through June 2020,…
Charleston Man on Federal Supervised Release Sentenced for Drug Crime Involving Fentanyl
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Charleston man was sentenced today to a total of three years and 11 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine base, also…
Lawton Man Sentenced to 120 Months in Federal Prison for a Lawton Bank Robbery Involving a Fake Bomb
OKLAHOMA CITY – Last Friday, a federal judge sentenced JOHN SCOTT BROOKS, 39, of Lawton, to serve 120 months in federal prison for a Lawton bank robbery involving a fake bomb, announced…
Florida Woman Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy Involving the Forced Labor of Mexican Agricultural H-2A Workers
Tampa, FL — A woman in Florida pleaded guilty today to a federal racketeering conspiracy that victimized Mexican agricultural workers admitted into the United States under the H-2A temporary visa program. Assistant Attorney…
Benettons rule out any transaction involving break-up of Atlantia – source
MILAN – The Benettons, who control Atlantia with a 33% stake, are united in ruling out any transaction that would involve a break-up of the Italian infrastructure group, one source close to…
Honduran Man Sentenced for Fraud Involving a Permanent Resident Alien Card
Gulfport, Miss. – A Honduran national was sentenced to 11 months in federal prison for fraud involving a visa, permit or other document, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Chief Patrol…
Podiatrist pays six figures to settle allegations involving false procedure
HOUSTON – A 67-year-old podiatrist from Cypress has agreed to pay $865,000 to resolve allegations that she submitted false medical claims for the use of electro-acupuncture devices, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B.…
Former St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Jack Strain Sentenced to 120 Months Imprisonment After Previously Pleading Guilty to Soliciting and Receiving Bribes Involving Contract for Privatization of Work Release Program in St. Tammany Parish
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that former long-time St. Tammany Parish Sheriff RODNEY J. STRAIN (a/k/a Jack Strain), age 56, from Abita Springs, Louisiana, was sentenced today to…
Vallejo Woman Agrees to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Involving Food Stamp and Unemployment Mortgage Assistance Programs
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Dorothy Natividad, of Vallejo, has paid $116,900 in damages and civil penalties to resolve allegations that she knowingly made false statements to obtain benefits from both the Food Stamp/Supplemental…
Two Individuals Sentenced for Conspiracy Charges Involving the Sale of Fraudulent Identity Documents on the Darknet
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — An Italian national and a U.S. national, both New York residents, were sentenced on charges of conspiring to transfer false identification documents on the darknet marketplaces AlphaBay Market and…
U.S. Attorney’s Office Settles Two ADA Complaints Involving Local Gymnastic Facilities
Detroit, MI – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan announced that it has reached settlements with two local gymnasiums: Gymnastic Training Center of Rochester, Inc., and Great…
Federal Authorities Announce Charges Related to Multi-Million Dollar Sport Gambling Business Involving Current and Former Pro Athletes
LOS ANGELES – Federal authorities today announced a series of cases stemming from an illegal gambling operation that involved current and former professional athletes, some of whom assisted with the business…
Case Concludes Involving Organized Fraud Ring in Detroit
The last of eight members of an organized fraud ring based in Detroit has been sentenced, concluding a multi-year prosecution that originated with a twenty-three-count indictment alleging conspiracy to commit wire fraud,…
Lawrence Man Arrested for Fentanyl Distribution Involving Multiple Large Pill Press Machines
BOSTON – A Lawrence man was arrested today on drug distribution charges involving counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl. Miguel Angel Fajardo, 32, was arrested and charged with one count of possession with…
Five Arrested in Firearms Trafficking Conspiracy Involving 500+ Firearms Shipped from Georgia to California, Sold on Black Market in California
A federal grand jury indicted five individuals today charging them with a conspiracy to bring firearms from Georgia to California in order to sell them on the black market, U.S. Attorney Phillip…
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