Homeland Newswire News
Hampton Man Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft in Connection with Multiple Fraud Schemes
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 7, 2022
News Release: CONCORD Anthony Silva, 37, of Hampton, pleaded guilty in federal court to wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and mail fraud, United States Attorney Jane E. Young announced today.
Wichita Man Indicted for Child Porn
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 7, 2022
News Release: WICHITA, KAN. A federal grand jury in Wichita returned an indictment charging a Kansas man with one count of sexual exploitation of a child -production of child pornography, three counts of distribution of child pornography, and one count of possession of child pornography.
Kentwood Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Defrauding Employer and Filing False Taxes
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 4, 2022
News Release: NEW ORLEANS U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced thatMICHAEL J. GOLL, age 47, of Kentwood, was sentenced on Nov. 2, 2022, to three years in prison on charges of wire fraud and filing false federal tax returns by U.S. District Judge Wendy B. Vitter.
Recidivist Mobile Fraudster Sentenced to Two and a Half Years in Prison for Financial Frauds
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 4, 2022
News Release: MOBILE, AL A Mobile woman was sentenced to 30 months in prison for mail fraud and access device fraud relating to her embezzlement of money from her employer.
Georgia Man Indicted On Aggravated Identity Theft And Fraud Charges
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 3, 2022
News Release: Jacksonville, Florida United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Anthony Jermaine Robinson (31, Covington, Georgia) with conspiracy to commit bank fraud, seven counts of bank fraud, five counts of false representation of a Social Security number (SSN), and ...
Correctional Officer Charged with Accepting Bribes to Smuggle Contraband into William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 3, 2022
News Release: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. A former corrections officer at the William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility has been charged for his role in a conspiracy to smuggle cell phones, controlled substances, and other contraband items to inmates at the facility, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and U.S. Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Patrick Davis.
Florida Man Sentenced to 84 Months in Federal Prison for Defrauding Paycheck Protection Program
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 2, 2022
News Release: MIAMI Luke Joselin, 36, of Coral Springs, Fla., was sentenced today to 84 months in federal prison for seeking nearly $2 million in fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Five Men Indicted in Drug Conspiracy Case, Accused of Selling Drugs Within 1,000 Feet of School
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 2, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON Five area men have been indicted on federal narcotics and firearms-related charges stemming from an ongoing investigation into a drug trafficking organization that operated outside a gas station and within 1,000 feet of a school on South Capitol Street.
Recidivist Fraudster Convicted at Trial of Over $10 Million COVID-19 Loan Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 1, 2022
News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that earlier today a federal jury found ADEDAYO ILORI guilty of all six counts of an Indictment for his participation in a fraudulent scheme to obtain more than $10 million in government-guaranteed loans designed ...
Former Home Depot Employee Pleads Guilty In Credit Card Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 1, 2022
News Release: Jacksonville, Florida United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Kimyada Latoya Knight (41, Jacksonville) has pleaded guilty to credit card fraud. Knight faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison and payment of restitution to Home Depot.
Florida Woman Indicted in Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 31, 2022
News Release: TYLER, Texas A 37-year-old Florida woman has been indicted in a cryptocurrency money laundering scheme in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston.
Home health manager sent to prison for $21M Medicare fraud scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 31, 2022
News Release: HOUSTON The last convicted in a large-scale multi-year home health fraud conspiracy has been ordered to federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.
California Man Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Attempting to Obtain Over $3.5 Million in CARES Act Funds
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 25, 2022
News Release: CONCORD Pierre Rogers, 44, of Irvine, California, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and wire fraud, United States Attorney Jane E. Young announced today.
Albuquerque man indicted for mail, wire fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 21, 2022
News Release: Charges arise from scheme to defraud COVID assistance program
Inmates and Family Members Indicted for Role in Nationwide Phone Scam Targeting Home Depot
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 3, 2022
News Release: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. A federal grand jury last week indicted eight individuals for their roles in a prison-based phone scam that targeted retailers throughout the country,announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and U.S. Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Patrick Davis.
Two Defendants Plead Guilty Resulting from Separate Investigations into Complex Wal-Mart Gift Card Schemes Involving Hundreds of Fraud Victims
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 30, 2022
News Release: ALBANY, Ga. Two individuals pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud charges resulting from separate United States Secret Service led investigations into larger Walmart gift card schemes involving hundreds of fraud victims from across the country.
Maryland Man Convicted After 10-Day Trial for His Role in a $28 Million Ponzi Scheme Involving 1st Million Dollars
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 30, 2022
News Release: To Recruit Investors, the Defendant Falsely Promised Investor Victims that Investing with 1stt Million Would Help Them Achieve Personal Wealth and Financial Freedom
Yanier Tellez Sentenced To 70 Months For Conspiracy, Bank Fraud, And Aggravated Identity Theft
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 29, 2022
News Release: GREENEVILLE, Tenn. On Sept. 29, 2022, Yanier Tellez, 32, currently of Tampa, Florida, was sentenced to70 months in federal prison by the Honorable Clifton L. Corker, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Greeneville.
Springfield, Illinois, Man Sentenced to 66 Months Imprisonment for Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime, and COVID-19 Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 29, 2022
News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Ill. A Springfield, Illinois, man, Demetrius Robertson, 30, of 2000 block of South 8thStreet, was sentenced on Sept. 27, 2022 to an aggregate 60 months imprisonment for possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
U.S. Secret Service Formally Celebrates Swearing-In of 27th Director Kimberly Cheatle
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 28, 2022
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Secret Service formally celebrated the swearing-in of the agencys 27th Director, Kimberly Cheatle. Director Cheatle was previously sworn in September 18th and immediately assumed her leadership role ahead of operational requirements related to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II as well as the 77th U.N. General Assembly.