CAMDEN, N.J. – Two New Jersey men pleaded guilty today to defrauding New Jersey state and local health benefits programs and other insurers by submitting fraudulent claims for medically unnecessary …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Jamaican Man Sentenced To 51 Months In Federal Prison For Operating Sweepstakes Scam Targeting Elderly Victims
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPENSACOLA, FLORIDA – Romario Mark Anthony Murray, 27, of Montego Bay, Jamaica was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Jamaican Man Sentenced To 51 Months In Federal Prison For Operating Sweepstakes Scam Targeting Elderly Victims
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPENSACOLA, FLORIDA – Romario Mark Anthony Murray, 27, of Montego Bay, Jamaica was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit …
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Thieves Targeting Kia and Hyundai Cars in Norfolk, Police Report
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesNORFOLK, VA – Vehicle theft is on the rise in Norfolk and police are advising residents to purchase anti-theft tools from the 1980s such as steering wheel locks, tire boots …
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U.S. charges Indian man over $10 million computer fraud scheme targeting elderly
by Reutersby ReutersBy Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK – U.S. prosecutors in Manhattan charged an Indian man with helping run a scheme that defrauded thousands of victims, including the elderly, into buying unnecessary …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Fort Stewart soldier admits guilt in prolific fraud scheme targeting COVID-19 relief programs, student loans
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressSAVANNAH, GA: A U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Stewart awaits sentencing after admitting she led a “prolific fraud scheme” in which she and others illegally raked in millions of …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Two New Jersey Men Admit Health Care Fraud Conspiracy Targeting State Health Benefits Programs
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressCAMDEN, N.J. – Two New Jersey men today admitted defrauding New Jersey state and local health benefits programs and other insurers by submitting fraudulent claims for medically unnecessary prescriptions, Attorney …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Compton Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Criminal Charges for Targeting and Robbing Gay Men He Met on the Grindr Online Dating Application
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressLOS ANGELES – A Compton man pleaded guilty today to federal criminal charges for targeting and robbing Los Angeles-area gay men he met on the Grindr online dating application. …
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‘You May Not Defend Yourself’: Tucker Shreds Manhattan DA, Big Tech For Targeting Bodega Clerk
‘You May Not Defend Yourself’: Tucker Shreds Manhattan DA, Big Tech For Targeting Bodega Clerk Harold Hutchison on July 8, 2022 Fox News host Tucker Carlson lambasted Manhattan District Attorney …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Two Additional Defendants Plead Guilty in Nationwide Racketeering Conspiracy Targeting the Elderly
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressSAN DIEGO – Two more members of a nationwide “grandparent scam” network have pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act known as RICO. Lyda …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Three Plead Guilty in Grandparent Scheme Targeting Rhode Island Seniors
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPROVIDENCE – Appearing before a federal judge in Providence, three individuals today admitted that they participated in a “Grandparent Scam” that defrauded fourteen Rhode Island seniors out of a total …
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Two Innocents Shot Inside NYC Taxi By Gunman Targeting Group in Manhattan
by Adam Devineby Adam DevineNEW YORK, NY – Two innocent victims were shot inside a New York City taxi cab, unintended targets of a gunman who opened fire into a crowd of people on …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Atlanta Man Pleads Guilty in Tri-State Check Cashing Scheme Targeting Publix
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressALBANY, Ga. – An Atlanta resident who pleaded guilty for his role in a check cashing scheme targeting Publix grocery stores in Georgia, Florida and Alabama was remanded to federal …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
New York Doctor Admits Health Care Fraud Targeting Amtrak, Drug Distribution, and Unlawful Possession of Firearm
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressNEWARK, N.J. – A New York doctor today admitted participating in a health care fraud scheme to defraud Amtrak, distribution of a controlled substance in furtherance of that scheme, and …
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Scammers Posing as Baltimore County Sheriff’s Officers Targeting Residents
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesBALTIMORE, Md – Scammers are targeting Baltimore residents to fleece people out of money, claiming to be police officers. According to the Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office, the agency is again …
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Top HeadlinesUS and World News
White House horrified by shooting in Oslo targeting LGBT community
by Reutersby ReutersABOARD AIR FORCE ONE – The White House said on Saturday that it is horrified by shooting in Oslo targeting the LGBT community and that it stands in solidarity with …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
DETROIT MEN CONVICTED OF NUMEROUS FEDERAL CHARGES FOR A LARGE DRUG DISTRIBUTION ENTERPRISE TARGETING THE SPIRIT LAKE, TURTLE MOUNTAIN AND FORT BERTHOLD INDIAN RESERVATIONS
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressFARGO – United States Attorney Jennifer Klemetsrud Puhl announced that on June 17, 2022, following a 12-day trial, a jury returned guilty verdicts on multiple counts against two men …
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By Arshad Mohammed and Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON -The United States imposed sanctions on Thursday on Chinese and Emirati companies and on a network of Iranian firms that help export Iran’s …
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Justice Department Settles Lawsuit Against Jackson Township for Discriminatory Ordinances Targeting Orthodox Jewish Religious Schools
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressNEWARK, N.J. – The Justice Department announced an agreement today with Jackson Township, New Jersey, and the Jackson Planning Board to settle allegations that they violated the Religious Land Use …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Justice Department Obtains Relief in Lawsuit Alleging Discriminatory Targeting of Hispanic Homeowners
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressWASHINGTON – The Department of Justice today announced that the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida has entered a consent order resolving the department’s Fair Housing Act …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
More charges filed in nationwide fraud scam targeting elderly victims
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressHOUSTON – A 24-year-old Indian citizen has been taken into custody on charges related to a large nationwide conspiracy to commit mail fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Anirudha …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Two Minneapolis Men Charged in a Violent Carjacking Conspiracy Targeting Uber and Lyft Drivers
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressMINNEAPOLIS – Two Minneapolis men have been charged in a 20-count indictment for their roles in a series of violent carjackings and armed robberies targeting Uber and Lyft drivers, announced …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Georgia Resident Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud Targeting Several States
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressBIRMINGHAM, Ala. – An Austell, Georgia resident pleaded guilty today to using stolen identities to fraudulently collect more than $4 million in unemployment benefits from the Illinois Department of Employment …
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Dem Rep Spent Thousands Of Tax Dollars On Private Security After Pushing Bill Targeting Cops, Records Show
Dem Rep Spent Thousands Of Tax Dollars On Private Security After Pushing Bill Targeting Cops, Records Show Gabe Kaminsky on June 7, 2022 Democratic Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
United States Attorney Announces Enhanced Enforcement Strategy Targeting Designated High Crime Areas in Detroit
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressDETROIT – Today, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison, along with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney Kym Worthy and Detroit Police Chief James E. White announced a …