Homeland Newswire News
Business Owner Sentenced for Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 5, 2022
News Release: Construction Firms Received $346 Million for Contracts Set Aside for Veterans, Minorities
Shreveport Businessman Sentenced on Wire Fraud Charge
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 4, 2022
News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. United States Attorney Brandon B. Brownannounced thatDavid D. DeBerardinis, 60, of Shreveport, Louisiana, was sentenced today by Chief United States District Judge S. Maurice Hicks, Jr. to 15 years in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for committing wire fraud and defrauding ...
South Florida Man Charged with Covid-19 Relief Fraud, Buying Lamborghini, Rolex, and Louis Vuitton with Loan Money
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 29, 2021
News Release: Miami, Florida A Florida man charged with fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) made his first appearance today in federal magistrate court in Ft. Lauderdale.
South Carolina Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Child Pornography Charge
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 27, 2021
News Release: DAVENPORT, Iowa An Aiken, South Carolina man, Travis Lee McKie, age 41, was sentenced on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, by United States District Court Chief Judge John A. Jarvey to 325 months in prison for Production of Child Pornography. McKie was ordered to serve 10 years of supervised release to follow his prison term and pay $100 to the Crime Victims Fund.
Iowa man sentenced to 27 years for production of child pornography following Secret Service investigation
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 23, 2021
News Release: PEORIA, Ill. Michael E. Shell, 52, of Melrose, Iowa, was sentenced on Dec. 21, 2021, to to 27 years in prison, to be followed by 10 years of supervised release, for production of child pornography. Shell must also register as a sex offender once he is released.
U.S. Secret Service Names National Pandemic Fraud Recovery Coordinator to Bolster Fight Against Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 21, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Secret Service has named Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAIC) Roy Dotson of the Jacksonville field office as the National Pandemic Fraud Recovery Coordinator. In this role, ASAIC Dotson will coordinate efforts across multiple ongoing Secret Service investigations into the fraudulent use of COVID-19 relief applications, with potential fraudulent activity nearing $100 billion*.
Meriden Woman Admits Embezzling More Than $400K
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 21, 2021
News Release: Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that CRYSTAL KLATT, 36, of Meriden, waived her right to be indicted and pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven to one count of wire fraud stemming from an embezzlement scheme.
Danville Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Charges from Virginia, North Carolina
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 20, 2021
News Release: Charges Stem from Embezzlement from URW Credit Union i n Virginia, Cocaine Distribution in N.C.
Serial Fraudster Pleads Guilty
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 17, 2021
News Release: Executed Two Separate Fraud Schemes with Losses Totaling More than $1 Million
Tampa Woman Sentenced To 15 Months In Federal Prison For Embezzling Over $900,000 From Her Employer
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 17, 2021
News Release: Tampa, Florida U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington has sentenced Alicia Sheri Morgan (43, Tampa) to 15 months in federal prison for conspiracy to embezzle $906,109 from her employer. The Court also ordered Morgan to forfeit $373,126, which is traceable to proceeds of the offense.
Oregon Dentist Faces Federal Charges for Stealing Nearly $8 Million in COVID-Relief Program Funds
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 15, 2021
News Release: PORTLAND, Ore.A federal criminal complaint was unsealed today charging an Oregon dentist with fraudulently converting to his personal use nearly $8 million in loans intended to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Secret Service Celebrates 50 Years of Women Special Agents
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 15, 2021
News Release: Washington D.C. Today, the Secret Service recognizes the 50th anniversary of the appointment of the first female special agents to its ranks and has released a commemorative video in honor of the occasion.
Providence Man Pleads Guilty in Schemes That Defrauded Home Improvement Stores
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 13, 2021
News Release: PROVIDENCE, R.I. A Providence man today admitted in federal court that he participated in a scheme that defrauded home improvement stores in Rhode Island and Massachusetts of more than $140,000, repeatedly purchasing construction tools and supplies using stolen credit and credit card information, announced United Sates Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
Tampa Men Sentenced For Fraud And Identity Theft In COVID Benefits Conspiracy
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 13, 2021
News Release: Tampa, Florida U.S. District Judge Kathryn Mizelle has sentenced Kary Stevenson (47) and Corey Quinn (35), both of Tampa, for conspiracy to commit access device fraud and aggravated identity theft related to COVID unemployment insurance benefits. Stevenson was sentenced to 5 years and 10 months in federal ...
Air Force Police Officer Charged with Over $250,000 in Unemployment Insurance Fraud During the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 10, 2021
News Release: FRESNO, Calif. A five-count indictment was unsealed today following the arrest of Trevon Miller, 28, a military police officer at Edwards Air Force Base, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Jury Convicts Former AT&T Employee of Conspiracy, Fraud, and Identity Theft
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 10, 2021
News Release: NEW BERN, N.C. A federal jury today convicted Alejandro Garlynn Williams, 40, of conspiracy, access device fraud, and aggravated identity theft, finding him guilty of all counts in the indictment against him.
Former Security Supervisor Sentenced to Over Seven Years in Federal Prison for Bank Fraud Scheme Using the Stolen Identity Information of Co-Workers and Job Applicants from His Company
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 9, 2021
News Release: Defendant Fled Maryland After His Pre-Trial Release was Revoked for Committing Additional Fraud While on Release; Was Later Arrested in Florida
Rialto Man Who Committed $2.4 Million Bank Fraud by Compromising Hundreds of Accounts Sentenced to More Than 4 Years in Federal Prison
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 9, 2021
News Release: LOS ANGELES A San Bernardino County man was sentenced today to 51 months in federal prison for causing more than $2.4 million in losses to Wells Fargo & Co. by orchestrating a scheme in which he gained control of hundreds of other peoples checking accounts to make phony fraud loss claims.
Malden Man Sentenced for COVID-Relief Fraud and Identity Theft
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 8, 2021
News Release: BOSTON A Malden man was sentenced today in connection with submitting fraudulent applications for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).The federal PUA program provides unemployment-related benefits to individuals who have been impacted by COVID-19.
Parkersburg Man Sentenced to Prison for Making False Statements on Loan Application
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 8, 2021
News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A Parkersburg manwas sentenced today to two years in prison and ordered to pay $490,000 in restitution for making false statements on a loan application.