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News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. An Estonian man was sentenced today to 66 months in prison for his years-long role in furthering and facilitating computer intrusions, the movement of fraudulently obtained goods and funds, and the monetization of stolen financial account information. He also participated in ransomware attacks causing over $53 million in losses and was ordered to pay over $36 million in restitution.

Romanian National Admits Role in ATM Skimming Scheme

News Release: Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that NICOLAE MARIUS BARBU, 50, a citizen of Romania, pleaded guilty today via videoconference before U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert M. Spector to an offense stemming from his participation in an extensive ATM skimming scheme that defrauded banks in Connecticut and elsewhere.

U.S. Secret Services Investigation Uncovers Fraudster Connected to Multimillion Dollar Ransomware Attacks

News Release: Cybercriminal Connected to Multimillion Dollar Ransomware Attacks Sentenced for Online Fraud Schemes

Credit Union President Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement

News Release: PHOENIX, Ariz. Susan Irene Romero, 64, of Gilbert, Arizona, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge John J. Tuchi to 26 months in prison and ordered to pay $2,360,000 in restitution. Romero pleaded guilty in May 2021 to embezzlement of credit union funds.

Manchester Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud

News Release: CONCORD -Robesteur St. Felix, 47, of Manchester, pleaded guilty on Monday in federal court to bank fraud, United States Attorney John J. Farley announced today.

Helena man sentenced to prison for bank fraud in COVID-19 relief scheme

News Release: GREAT FALLS A Helena man who admitted lying in a scheme to receive more than $400,000 in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) for coronavirus relief aid and using the money instead for personal benefit was sentenced on March 23 to one year and one day in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said.

Providence Man Pleads Guilty in Fraudulent Checks, Bank Fraud Scheme

News Release: PROVIDENCE, R.I. A Providence man who participated in a scheme to use stolen banking information to create fraudulent business checks and obtain hundreds of thousands of dollars in bank proceeds today pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy and bank fraud charges, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.

Georgia Man with Past Fraud Conviction Sentenced in CARES Act Fraud Case

News Release: VALDOSTA, Ga. A Georgia man with a prior federal conviction for fraud was sentenced to federal prison for a scheme he orchestrated to claim government pandemic funds using identity theft and fraud.

Ex-Savannah B&B manager sentenced to prison for embezzling more than half a million dollars

News Release: Thefts by trusted insider went undiscovered for five years

Maine Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $500,000 From New Hampshire Company

By Homeland Newswire | Mar 23, 2022

News Release: CONCORD -Jessica Pechtel, 35, of Springvale, Maine pleaded guilty in federal court to wire fraud, United States Attorney John J. Farley announced today.

Former AEP Employee Sentenced on Federal Fraud and Tax Charges

By Homeland Newswire | Mar 18, 2022

News Release: Total Loss Amount Found To Be $1,704,845

Computer consultant sentenced to prison for access device fraud scheme

By Homeland Newswire | Mar 18, 2022

News Release: ATLANTA Kevin Kirton has been sentenced for running an access device fraud scheme that involved stealing over $600,000 in fraudulent tax refunds from the Internal Revenue Service.

Former Billings nursing home worker admits stealing from elderly resident

News Release: BILLINGS A Billings woman accused of stealing money from an elderly resident while employed at a Billings nursing home today admitted to fraud and identity theft charges, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said.

Two Sentenced in Schemes to Defraud Home Improvement Stores

News Release: PROVIDENCE, R.I. Two Providence men who admitted to participating in a scheme to defraud credit card companies and home improvement stores out of more $160,000 were sentenced to federal prison today, announced United Sates Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.

Charlotte Business Owner Is Indicted For Selling Stolen iPhones Overseas

News Release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. A Charlotte business owner is facing federal charges for allegedly selling stolen Apple iPhones (iPhones) and other electronic devices overseas, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. A federal criminal indictment charges Rami Mahmod Mhana, 45, of Charlotte, with four counts of transportation of stolen goods.

U.S. Attorney Announces New COVID-19 Fraud Strike Force