Hong Kong police file complaints to lawyer groups over national security case
HONG KONG – Hong Kong police said on Thursday they had filed complaints to the city’s main professional legal bodies over a national security case …
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Exclusive-Allies to approve Finland, Sweden NATO bid, offer security, diplomats say
By Robin Emmott BRUSSELS – NATO allies expect Finland and Sweden to apply to join the alliance in the coming days and will grant membership …
Liberals Melt Down Over Bipartisan SCOTUS Security Protection Bill
Liberals Melt Down Over Bipartisan SCOTUS Security Protection Bill Laurel Duggan on May 10, 2022 The Senate moved to quickly enhance security measures for the …
Exclusive-Ukraine war spurs U.S. to ramp up security probe of software maker Kaspersky
By Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON – The Biden administration ramped up a national security probe into Russia’s AO Kaspersky Lab antivirus software earlier this year amid …
Japan PM Kishida arranging to join Shangri-La Dialogue security summit -Nikkei
TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is arranging his attendance at the Shangri-La Dialogue Asian security summit in Singapore on June 10-12 to foster …
Pompeo Raises ‘National Security Concerns’ About Trump-Backed Dr. Oz
Pompeo Raises ‘National Security Concerns’ About Trump-Backed Dr. Oz Sebastian Hughes on May 6, 2022 Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke Friday on the …
Biden, Trudeau discuss security assistance to Ukraine, White House says
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in a phone call on Friday, underscored their commitment to holding Russia accountable …
Vietnam, Japan agree to boost trade, security ties
By Khanh Vu and Elaine Lies HANOI – Japan and Vietnam agreed on Sunday to boost economic and security ties while calling for an end …
Mexican Man Charged with Illegally Using Social Security Number to Obtain Employment
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that MARIO MATEO TOMAS JOSE, a native of Mexico, was charged today in a …
Mexican National Charged with Illegally Using a Social Security Number Belonging to Another Individual
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that JOSE GARCIA-NUNEZ, age 33, a citizen of Mexico, was indicted today for illegally …
Beebe Man Sentenced to Two and a Half Years in Prison for Defrauding Social Security Administration
LITTLE ROCK—A Beebe man was sentenced for collecting more than $20,000 in Social Security Disability payments when he was not actually disabled. …
Guatemalan Man Charged with Illegally Using Social Security Number to Obtain Employment
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that on April 28, 2022 VICTORIANO CAMEY-ESPANA, age 38, a native of Guatemala, was …
Mexican Man Charged with Illegally Using Social Security Number to Obtain Employment
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that LIMBER VAZQUEZ-NUNEZ, a native of Mexico, was charged on April 28, 2022 in …
Appomattox Woman Admits to Defrauding Social Security Administration
LYNCHBURG, Va. – An Appomattox woman, who was paid more than $30,000 in government benefits to which she was not entitled, pleaded guilty this week …
Nigerian woman sentenced for scamming Social Security Administration and FEMA out of nearly a million dollars
ATLANTA – Ivie Shevon Sajere has been sentenced for her role in a conspiracy that defrauded the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) and the Federal Emergency …
Germany must support Ukraine without endangering its own security – minister
BERLIN – Germany must do everything in its power to help Ukraine win the war against Russia but without endangering its own security and NATO’s …
Two Shootings in 24 Hours in Burlington City as Police Heighten Security
BURLINGTON CITY, NJ – The Burlington City Police Department has reported two shootings in the past 48 hours and now security is being heightened across …
Guatemalan Man Charged with Illegally Using Social Security Number to Obtain Employment
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that FIDADELFO ANTONIO CAMEY-ESPANA, age 35, a native of Guatemala, was charged today in …
Mexican Woman Charged with Illegally Using Social Security Number to Obtain Employment
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that BLANCA ESTELA AVALOS ALEJANDRO, age 41, a native of Mexico, was charged today …
Mexican Governor Enhances Border Security Measures After Agreement With Texas Gov Abbott
Mexican Governor Enhances Border Security Measures After Agreement With Texas Gov Abbott Jennie Taer on April 21, 2022 The governor of the Mexican state Coahuila …
Biden to announce additional $800 million in security assistance for Ukraine -senior U.S. official
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden plans to announce an additional $800 million security assistance package for Ukraine on Thursday, a U.S. official said. (Reporting by …
China’s New Security Deal Puts Key US Allies In The Crosshairs
China’s New Security Deal Puts Key US Allies In The Crosshairs Philip Lenczycki on April 19, 2022 China inked a major security deal in the …
11 Charged With Over $1.3 Million in Social Security Administration Benefits Fraud
PHOENIX, Ariz. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, announced today that federal criminal charges have been filed against 11 individuals for theft of …
Australia says it would keep security ties with Solomons despite China pact
SYDNEY – Australia would continue to cooperate with Solomons Islands on matters of security even if the Pacific island nation signs a proposed security agreement …
Philipsburg woman admits lying to receive federal Social Security and health benefits
MISSOULA — A Philipsburg woman accused of lying about her living arrangements and assets in order to receive more Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits and …
‘Strain On The Supply Chain’: Truckers Are Livid Over Texas Gov. Abbott’s Border Security Measures
‘Strain On The Supply Chain’: Truckers Are Livid Over Texas Gov. Abbott’s Border Security Measures Jennie Taer on April 13, 2022 Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s …
Oklahoma City Man Pays Nearly $123,000 to Settle Claims That He Wrongfully Obtained Social Security Benefits to Which He Was Not Entitled
OKLAHOMA CITY – David Lehman (“Lehman”), paid $122,949 to settle civil False Claims Act allegations that he obtained and used Social Security benefits to which …
Former Department of Homeland Security Employee Convicted of Scheme to Defraud the United States
WASHINGTON – A former Acting Branch Chief of the Information Technology Division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security …
Commercial border crossings in El Paso slow to snail’s pace after Texas steps up security
By Jose Luis Gonzalez CIUDAD JUAREZ – Hundreds of commercial trucks waited in an hours-long line on Saturday to cross the border from the Mexican …
U.S. judge weighs detention for two men accused of impersonating security agents
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON – A judge said on Friday that he needs more information before he can determine whether to jail two men …
‘There’s No Recovery For Hong Kong’: Enforcer Of China’s Brutal National Security Law Poised To Rule City
‘There’s No Recovery For Hong Kong’: Enforcer Of China’s Brutal National Security Law Poised To Rule City Philip Lenczycki on April 6, 2022 Carrie Lam, …
U.S. to provide additional $100 million in security assistance to Ukraine -Blinken
LOS ANGELES – The United States will provide an additional $100 million in security assistance to Ukraine, including anti-armor systems, Secretary of State Antony Blinken …
As Migrant Flood Approaches, White House’s Border Security Promises Ring Hollow
As Migrant Flood Approaches, White House’s Border Security Promises Ring Hollow Jennie Taer on April 1, 2022 The Border Patrol union chief told the Daily …
U.S. to provide additional $300 million in security assistance to Ukraine
(Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Defense will provide an additional $300 million in security assistance to Ukraine, to include laser-guided rocket systems, drones, and …
Jersey City School Security Guard Charged for Insurance Fraud
JERSEY CITY, NJ – A Jersey City Public Schools employee has been charged after filing over 50 fraudulent medical claims to his insurance company. “A …
EMEA security solutions provider SecureAppbox chooses Vonage Video Express to power secure video-conferencing platform
HOLMDEL, N.J., March 31, 2022 — Vonage (Nasdaq: VG), a global leader in cloud communications helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation, today announced that SecureAppbox, …
Roblox backs Apple in antitrust case, says App Store offers privacy and security
(Reuters) – Online gaming platform Roblox Corp said on Thursday Apple Inc’s App Store offers privacy and safety benefits to its users, supporting the iPhone-maker’s …
TSA, DHS To Stop Using Gender In Security Processes
TSA, DHS To Stop Using Gender In Security Processes Laurel Duggan on March 31, 2022 The Transportation Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security announced …
Former Bank Employee Sentenced on Charges related to Stealing Social Security Administration Benefits from Account of Deceased Customer
BAY CITY – A former JPMorgan Chase Bank branch manager was sentenced today to 34 months in federal prison on charges of theft of government …
Waldoboro Woman Pleads Guilty to Social Security Fraud
PORTLAND Maine: A Waldoboro woman pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court to Social Security fraud and Theft of Public Money, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee …
National Security Agency Employee Facing Federal Indictment for Willful Transmission and Retention of National Defense Information
Baltimore, Maryland – A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Mark Robert Unkenholz, age 60, of Hanover, Maryland, for willful transmission and retention …
Shoplifter Attacked Duane Reade Security Guard with Hypodermic Needle, Caught on Video
NEW YORK, NY – A security guard at a Midtown Manhattan Duane Reade store attempted to confront a shoplifter who was leaving the store with …
U.S. sends senior national security official to India to discuss Ukraine
By Nandita Bose WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden’s deputy national security adviser for economics, Daleep Singh, will travel to New Delhi and meet government officials …
Army Civilian IT Leader Allegedly Ran Child Sex Abuse Ring, Compromised National Security
Army Civilian IT Leader Allegedly Ran Child Sex Abuse Ring, Compromised National Security Laurel Duggan on March 29, 2022 David Frodsham, a top civilian commander …
Steven Mnuchin’s fund buys major stake in security startup Zimperium for $525 million
By Krystal Hu (Reuters) – Liberty Strategic Capital, a Washington D.C.-based private equity fund founded by former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, has acquired a …
Honduran Man Charged with Illegally Using Social Security Number to Obtain Louisiana Identification Card
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that HENRY EDGARDO ORTIZ, age 42, a native of Honduras, was charged on March …
German airport security staff reach wage deal after walkouts
Frankfurt – The parties involved in a wage dispute for security staff at several airports across Germany have reached a deal following strikes that led …
Hanover Man Admits to Using Ghost Gun to Shoot at United States Secret Service Security Guards
Greenbelt, Maryland – Jeremiah Peter Watson, age 24, of Hanover, Maryland, pleaded guilty yesterday to assault on a federal officer with a deadly or dangerous …
Column-What to expect when U.S. Social Security field offices reopen in April
By Mark Miller – If you need help filing for Social Security, Medicare or disability benefits, I have good news and bad news. The good …
Jury finds Greek citizen guilty of stealing Social Security benefits
HOUSTON – A 68-year-old legal permanent resident of Houston has been convicted of theft of public money, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. The jury deliberated …