Homeland Newswire News
Leicester Man Indicted in Unemployment and SBA Loan Fraud Related to Covid-19 Pandemic
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 1, 2021
News Release: BOSTON A Leicester man was indicted today by a federal grand jury in Worcester in connection with his involvement in schemes to fraudulently obtain unemployment assistance and obtain loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in an effort to allegedly take advantage of increased federal government assistance programs created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Claimed real estate investor charged with securities fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 1, 2021
News Release: ATLANTA - Richard J. Randolph, III, has been arraigned on federal charges of securities fraud. Randolph was charged in an information filed on April 1, 2021.
Hull Man Indicted on Fraud Charge Arising from Fraudulent CARES Act Small Business Loans
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 31, 2021
News Release: Defendant allegedly submitted fraudulent documentation purporting that he was president of two LLCs when he was actually in federal custody
Serial Fraudster Sentenced to 8 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Steal Mail, Stealing Benefits Under the Cares Act, and Aggravated Identity Theft
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 31, 2021
News Release: Continued to Engage in Fraud Schemes After His Arrest and Release from Custody Last Year; White Obtained CARES Act Benefits in the Names of Maryland Victims
New Secret Service Report Analyzes Averted Attacks
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 30, 2021
News Release: Averting Targeted School Violence: A U.S. Secret Service Analysis of Plots Against Schools focuses on prevented violence
Staten Island-Based International Narcotics Trafficker and Money Launderer Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 29, 2021
News Release: Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Adolfo LaCola was sentenced by United States Chief District Court Judge Margo K. Brodie to 48 months in prison for his participation in a narcotics distribution conspiracy and money laundering. LaCola pleaded guilty to the charges in September 2020.
Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 29, 2021
News Release: CONCORD -Kazi Pervez, 41, of Methuen, Massachusetts pleaded guilty in federal court to bank fraud, Acting United States Attorney John J. Farley announced today.
New York Man Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Participating in Multimillion-Dollar Credit and Gift Card Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 29, 2021
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. A New York man was sentenced today to 33 months in prison for participating in a scheme to buy and sell over $2 million in stolen property, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.
Justice Department Takes Action Against COVID-19 Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 26, 2021
News Release: Historic level of enforcement action during national health emergency continues
Arrests Made for Trafficking Fentanyl and Hundreds of Pounds of Methamphetamine out of Bakersfield
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 26, 2021
News Release: FRESNO, Calif. Eight people were arrested in Kern County today following a months-long investigation into a Bakersfield-based drug trafficking organization that attempted to smuggle hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine and fentanyl, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. A ninth defendant is in custody in Chico, California.
Fort Myers Business Owner Convicted At Trial For COVID Relief Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 26, 2021
News Release: Fort Myers, Florida A federal jury today found Casey David Crowther (35, Fort Myers) guilty of bank fraud, making a false statement to a lending institution, and two counts of money laundering. Crowther faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in federal prison for the bank fraud and false statement charges, and up to 10 years in federal prison for each money laundering charge. A sentencing date has not yet been set.
Former Statesboro medical practice employees sentenced for embezzlement
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 24, 2021
News Release: Sentences include prison time, repayment of more than $350,000
Elizabethtown Man Sentenced To Federal Prison After Being Caught During Sting Operation
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 24, 2021
News Release: LOUISVILLE, KY. Travis Puckett, 23, originally of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, previously pled guilty before United States District Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings for attempted online enticement of a minor, announced Acting United States Attorney Michael A. Bennett. Today, Judge Jennings sentenced Puckett to 10 years in prison followed by a 15-year term of Supervised Release. There is no parole in the federal system. Puckett will be required to register as a sex offender.
Louisiana Woman Guilty in $4.8 Million Elder Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 24, 2021
News Release: TYLER, Texas -- A Shreveport, Louisiana woman has pleaded guilty for her role in an elder fraud scheme in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Secret Service Hosts Cyber Incident Response Simulation
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 24, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today the U.S. Secret Service hosted a virtual Cyber Incident Response Simulation with state and municipal government officials focused on ransomware attacks and mitigation strategies. Ransomware is a type of malicious software cyber criminals use to deny access to systems or data. The malicious ...
Branson Performer Pleads Guilty to Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 18, 2021
News Release: Hundreds of Audience Members Donated to Fake Charity for Foster Children
Raleigh County Pharmacist Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Prison for Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 18, 2021
News Release: BECKLEY, W.Va. A Raleigh County pharmacist was sentenced today to 135 months in federal prison for her role in a fraud scheme which cost victims over $2 million in losses. She was also ordered to pay over $2.5 millionin restitution to the victims and serve a term of three years of supervised release.
Sussex County Man Charged with $1.9 Million Paycheck Protection Program Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 18, 2021
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. A Sussex County, New Jersey, man was charged for his role in fraudulently obtaining federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans totaling $1.9 million, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.
Two felons admit guilt in scheme to steal thousands in COVID-19 unemployment insurance funds
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 18, 2021
News Release: Florida residents arrested after chase, crash in Georgia
Defendant Charged In $1.4 Million Covid-19 Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 17, 2021
News Release: Elvin German Arrested for Submitting in Excess of 250 Fraudulent COVID-19 Unemployment Benefit Applications