Spokane, WA – The Drug Enforcement Administration (D.E.A.), in partnership with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington, recently launched Operation Engage Spokane, which is a comprehensive …
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“A short time ago, a federal jury in Brooklyn convicted former Goldman Sachs managing director Roger Ng of participating in a bribery and money laundering scheme related to a Malaysian …
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3 area residents from Turkey charged with conspiring to illegally bring individuals into United States
by DOJ PressCINCINNATI – A federal grand jury has charged three individuals from Turkey who live in the Cincinnati region with conspiring to bring illegal Turkish immigrants into the United States via …
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Former President and Employee of Auto Parts Manufacturing Company Sentenced for Conspiring to Defraud the United States
by DOJ PressDETROIT – The former president and a former employee of H/A Industries, Inc., located in Sterling Heights, Michigan, were sentenced today on charges they conspired to defraud the United States …
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United States Files Complaint Against Lehighton Doctor For Violating The False Claims Act
by DOJ PressHARRISBURG, PA —The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that the United States has filed a civil lawsuit against Dr. Peter J. Baddick, III, a …
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By Gabriella Borter (Reuters) – Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday asked the state’s top court to recognize the right to abortion under the state constitution ahead of a U.S. …
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Colombian National Apprehended at the St. Croix Henry E. Rohlsen Airport Sentenced to Federal Prison After Falsely Representing to be a Citizen of the United States
by DOJ PressSt. Croix, USVI – U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced today that Andres Bejarano, age 34, a Colombian national, appeared before District Court Judge Wilma A Lewis and was sentenced …
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Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Michael J. Driscoll, the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Office of the Federal Bureau of …
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United States Forfeits Millions in Cryptocurrency Used to Launder Illicit Dark Web Proceeds
by DOJ PressMiami, Florida – In one of the largest cryptocurrency forfeiture actions ever filed by the United States, federal prosecutors in the Southern District of Florida successfully forfeited approximately $34 million …
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$90 Million Yacht of Sanctioned Russian Oligarch Viktor Vekselberg Seized by Spain at Request of United States
by DOJ PressWASHINGTON – Spanish law enforcement today executed a Spanish court order freezing the Motor Yacht (M/Y) Tango (the Tango), a 255-foot luxury yacht owned …
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TRENTON, NJ – As Governor Phil Murphy focuses his political efforts to fulfill his progressive social justice agenda, the business climate in New Jersey is suffering. In a New Jersey …
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United States Files False Claims Act Suit Against General Medicine, P.C. and Related Entities for Medicare Fraud
by DOJ PressEast St. Louis, Ill. – The United States filed suit in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois against General Medicine, P.C. (“General Medicine”), Thomas M. Prose, M.D. – the …
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Three Individuals Indicted and Arrested for Drug Trafficking From Puerto Rico to the Continental United States
by DOJ PressSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – On March 23, 2022, a federal grand jury returned an eight-count indictment charging three individuals for drug trafficking, announced W. Stephen Muldrow, United States Attorney …
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By Yuka Obayashi Tokyo – U.S.-allied countries on Friday agreed to their second coordinated oil release in a month to calm markets roiled by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Japan’s industry …
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Andrew M. Luger Takes Oath of Office as United States Attorney for the District of Minnesota
by DOJ PressMINNEAPOLIS – Andrew M. Luger has taken the oath of office to become the United States Attorney for the District of Minnesota. U.S. Attorney Luger was nominated by President Joseph …
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By Luc Cohen NEW YORK – U.S. prosecutors on Wednesday accused a Chinese citizen of seeking to pressure critics of China’s government living in the United States to travel to …
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Detroit Man Sentenced on Charges related to Theft of $1.6M in Unemployment Insurance Benefits from Nine States
by DOJ PressA Detroit man was sentenced today to 39 months in federal prison on charges of wire fraud and identity theft, in connection with a scheme to defraud and obtain more …
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New Jersey Man Convicted Of Laundering Millions From Fraud Schemes Targeting Victims Across The United States Perpetrated By Ghana-Based Criminal Enterprise
by DOJ PressDamian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that FREEMAN CELVIN, a/k/a “Celvin Freeman,” was convicted today of all seven criminal counts he was …
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Chief United Stated District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl sentenced TYLER EUGENE MCCURDY 40, of Riverton, Wyoming on March 16, 2022, for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and carrying …
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Chinese National Charged With Acting As An Unregistered Agent Of The Chinese Government In The United States
by DOJ PressDamian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Matthew G. Olsen, the Assistant Attorney General for National Security, and Michael J. Driscoll, the Assistant Director-in-Charge …
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United States Attorney Kavanaugh Announces Partnership with Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery to Address Fraud
by DOJ PressCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – United States Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh and Special Inspector General Brian D. Miller of the Office of the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery (SIGPR) jointly announced …
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MANHATTAN, NY – On March 28, 2022 at 7:40am, the McDonald’s located at 429 7th Avenue was robbed. A victim was punched several times by the suspect who forcibly removed …
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The United States and Practice Fusion, Inc. Resolve Allegations of Violations of Practice Fusion’s Deferred Prosecution Agreement
by DOJ PressThe Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced today that it has resolved allegations that Practice Fusion, Inc. violated the terms of its deferred prosecution …
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TRENTON, NJ – The COVID-19 pandemic has officially been declared over by Governor Phil Murphy, instead referring to it as an endemic, but state offices remain closed, open by appointment …
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Previously Removed Dominican Republic Man Charged with Illegally Reentering the United States and Possession and Use of Fraudulent Documents
by DOJ PressSt. Croix, USVI – Reynaldo Mejia-Mejia, a citizen of the Dominican Republic, was arrested March 23, 2022 on St. Croix and charged by federal complaint with illegally reentering the United …