Homeland Newswire News
Judge sentences California woman for committing aggravated identity theft
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 20, 2020
News Release: ST. LOUIS, MO Today, United States District Judge Rodney W. Sippel sentenced Nykeythia Hudson, a 28-year-old resident of Concord, California, to 24 months in prison after she pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated identity theft.
Justice Department Seizes Phony Tech Support Websites Used to Defraud Amazon Customers
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 19, 2020
News Release: TYLER, Texas - U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Cox announced that the United States has seized 6 websites that were unlawfully used as part of a telemarketing/online advertising scheme to deceive Amazon customers into purchasing unnecessary services to set up their Amazon Echo devices.
Alabama Cattle Broker Guilty Of Livestock Theft, Loss To Farmers exceeds $400k
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 16, 2020
News Release: VALDOSTA, Ga. An Alabama livestock broker admitted he conducted cattle deals but never paid farmers money they were due, instead diverting the profits for his personal use, said Charlie Peeler, the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia.
Ten Defendants Charged for Unemployment Insurance Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 15, 2020
News Release: Defendants Allegedly Possessed and Used Unemployment Debit Cards Obtained Through Identity Theft and Mail Fraud
Saint Louis Man Pleads Guilty to Using Online Marketplaces to Rob Victims of iPhones
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 15, 2020
News Release: Clyde Jefferson, 28, of St. Louis, appeared before United States District Judge E. Richard
United States Attorney Announces Update on Initiative to Reduce Gun Violence
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 15, 2020
News Release: PORTLAND, Maine: Today U.S. Attorney Halsey B. Frank provided an update on the status of
Passaic County Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison For Role in Business Email Compromise Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 14, 2020
News Release: TRENTON, N.J. A Passaic County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 60 months in prison for his role in a business email compromise (BEC) scheme in which he and others opened bank accounts to function as conduits for stolen funds, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.
Four Arrested, More Than $1.2m Seized in Federal, State Investigation into CARES Act Unemployment Benefits Fraud in Rhode Island
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 14, 2020
News Release: PROVIDENCE Four individuals in Florida have been arrested and more than $1.2 million dollars in cash has been seized in a wide-ranging, ongoing joint federal and state investigation into a significant number of fraudulent unemployment insurance claims submitted to the Rhode Island Department of Labor ...
Federal Grand Jury A Indictments Announced
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 8, 2020
News Release: Second Grand Jury Scheduled to Begin Oct. 19, 2020
San Francisco Man Sentenced to 100 Months Imprisonment in Credit Card Fraud and Identity Theft Case
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 8, 2020
News Release: SAN FRANCISCO Marcus Dieter Felder was sentenced to 100 months in prison and ordered to pay restitution to numerous victims following his convictions for access device fraud, aggravated identity theft, and other offenses, announced United States Attorney David L. Anderson, Homeland Security Investigations ...
Illinois Man Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Cocaine and Heroin
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 8, 2020
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. An Illinois man was sentenced today to 57 months in prison for conspiring to distribute one kilogram or more of heroin and 500 grams or more of cocaine, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.
Operation Rubber Stamp: Major health care fraud investigation results in significant new charges
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 7, 2020
News Release: Takedown involves first billion-dollar fraud case in district history
More Than 40 Facing Federal Charges for Bilking Federal Health Care Programs Out of Millions Across South Carolina and Georgia in Operation Rubber Stamp
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 7, 2020
News Release: Columbia, South Carolina --- Peter M. McCoy, Jr., U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina, and Bobby L. Christine, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia, announced today that more than 40 people are facing federal charges for their roles in expansive health care fraud schemes across ...
Former Special Police Officer Charged With Wire Fraud in Connection With Fraudulent Online Campaign
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 7, 2020
News Release: OAKLAND Dominic Deandre Gregory has been charged in a criminal complaint with wire fraud in connection with a scheme to raise money with an online campaign purporting to raise money for the funeral of fallen officer Patrick Underwood, announced U.S. Attorney David L. Anderson and Acting
Couple Pleaded Guilty to Laundering Over $500,000 on Behalf of India-Based Phone Scammers
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 6, 2020
News Release: ATLANTA Husband and wife Mehulkumar Manubhai Patel and Chaitali Dave have pleaded guilty to laundering over $500,000 on behalf of India-based phone scammers.
San Diego Finance Manager Sentenced to Prison for Stealing over $725,000 from Employer
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 6, 2020
News Release: SAN DIEGO Antonia Barber, the former operations manager for Carlsbad-based contractors insurance company Target Financial and Insurance Services, was sentenced in federal court yesterday to 21 months in prison for stealing $726,060.75 from the company.
Illinois Man Sentenced to 37 Months in Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine and Heroin
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 5, 2020
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. A Illinois man was sentenced today to 37 months in prison for conspiring to transport heroin and cocaine to New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced. Daniel Gonzalez Maldonado, 25, of Carpentersville, Illinois, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton ...
South Carolina Man Sentenced to 36 Months for Mail Fraud Conspiracy, Theft From Employee Benefit Plans, and Unlawful Storage of Hazardous Waste
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 2, 2020
News Release: LEXINGTON, Ky. - A South Carolina man, Aaron Micah Jamison, 45, who formerly resided in Lexington, was sentenced in federal court on Thursday, Sept. 24, to 36 months in prison, by Chief U.S. District Judge Danny Reeves, for theft from an employee benefits plan, conspiracy to commit mail fraud, and unlawful storage of hazardous waste.
Third Jacksonville Woman Pleads Guilty in Scheme To Defraud Retail Merchants
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 2, 2020
News Release: Jacksonville, Florida Sierra Marvette Townsend (33, Jacksonville) has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. She faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison and payment of restitution to her victims. A sentencing date has not yet been set.
Texas Woman Sent to Prison for 19-Year Internet Stolen Merchandise Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 1, 2020
News Release: HOUSTON A 63-year-old resident of Dallas has been ordered to federal prison for her role in a multi-million dollar interstate theft ring involving merchandise sold on eBay, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick.