Homeland Newswire News
Durable Medical Equipment Company Owner Charged in Kickback Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | May 13, 2020
News Release: Defendant is 25th charged in telemedicine conspiracy
National Threat Assessment Center Chief Dr. Lina Alathari Named Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal Finalis
By Homeland Newswire | May 11, 2020
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, the United States Secret Service announced that Dr. Lina Alathari has been named as a 2020 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal finalist. The Partnership for Public Service announced 27 candidates, all federal employees who serve the public good and are addressing many of our countrys greatest challenges.
Secret Service International Counterfeit Investigation in Peru
By Homeland Newswire | May 8, 2020
News Release: LIMA, PERU On April 4, the United States Secret Service Lima Resident Office in partnership with the Peruvian National Police Anti-Counterfeit Group arrested two individuals for the manufacturing of counterfeit United States Federal Reserve Notes, the trafficking in counterfeit currency, and organized crime.
Know Your U.S. Treasury Check Campaign
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 20, 2020
News Release: U.S. Secret Service in Partnership With the U.S. Department of the Treasury Launch Anti-Fraud Campaign
Brooklyn Man Conspired to Purchase $90K in Gift Cards and Merchandise Using Counterfeit Credit Cards
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 13, 2020
News Release: Corey W. Howard, 25, pleaded guilty to one count before United States District Judge Nora Barry Fischer. In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that in June 2016, Corey W. Howard and conspirators used counterfeit credit cards at multiple Giant Eagle stores in Western Pennsylvania to ...
Rochester Man Sentenced for Selling Counterfeit Coins
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 6, 2020
News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today Timothy Meacham, 32, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of selling counterfeit coins, was sentenced to three years probation and ordered to pay $5,184.00 in restitution by U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford.
Bookkeeper Admits to Embezzling Client Funds
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 6, 2020
News Release: HOUSTON A local woman has entered a guilty plea to 12 counts of mail and wire fraud and four counts of filing a false tax return, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick.
Former Jourdanton Bank Teller Sentenced to Prison for Bank Fraud, Aggravated Identity Theft and False Statement on Income Tax Return
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 31, 2020
News Release: In addition to the prison term, Senior U.S. District Judge David A. Ezra ordered 31-year-old Jennifer Trevino to pay $821,579.18 in restitution for bank fraud plus. Judge Ezra also ordered that Trevino be placed under supervised release for a period of five years after completing her prison term and as a special condition of her supervised release, she must pay the tax loss amount to the IRS which is currently estimated to be more than $187,000.
Venezuelan National Indicted In ATM "Jackpotting" Case
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 25, 2020
News Release: Our office is committed to investigating and prosecuting all cybercriminals including computer hackers who illegally jackpot ATM machines in Nevada as they attempt to come up with new ways to circumvent cybersecurity systems, said United States Attorney Trutanich.
Presque Isle Man Pleads Guilty to Counterfeiting Charges
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 25, 2020
News Release: According to court records, in December 2018, an individual from Presque Isle listed a futon for sale on Facebook Messenger. The seller was contacted by the defendants girlfriend and agreed to sell the futon for $75. On December 4, 2018, the defendant and his girlfriend arrived at the sellers residence, purchased the futon with a $100 bill, loaded the futon into a car, and drove away.
Elder Home Caregiver Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding 92-Year-Old Homebound Victim
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 17, 2020
News Release: Rodriguez had previously pleaded guilty to Wire Fraud. The court also ordered Ms. Rodriguez to pay $171,631 in restitution for the losses sustained by the victim.
Statement by the U.S. Secret Service on Stolen Laptop
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2020
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Secret Service can confirm that an employee was the victim of a criminal act in which our Agency issued laptop computer was stolen.
Bay Area Residents Sentenced To Five Years For Counterfeit Currency And Credit Card Fraud Schemes
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 13, 2020
News Release: Defendant Nicole Dunlap was sentenced to 57 months imprisonment; and defendant Marcus Smith was sentenced to 63 months imprisonment. The sentences were handed down by the Honorable Susan Illston, Senior United States District Judge.
Used Car Dealer Indicted for Bank Fraud, Aggravated ID Theft
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 12, 2020
News Release: It is alleged that Rolando E. Estrella, 32, of Dracut, Mass., conspired with others to defraud financial institutions in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and numerous other states across the country.
Madison Man Sentenced for 2nd Conviction for Passing Counterfeit Currency
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 9, 2020
News Release: In addition to the prison time for this new conviction, Stewart also received an additional 12-month sentence based upon the revocation of his federal supervision for a prior conviction for passing counterfeit currency. The 12-month sentence will be served consecutive to the 36-month sentence. In February ...
Chinese National Sentenced for Stealing Trade Secrets Worth $1 Billion
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 9, 2020
News Release: In November 2019, Tan pleaded guilty to theft of a trade secret, unauthorized transmission of a trade secret, and unauthorized possession of a trade secret. From June 2017 until December 2018, Tan was employed as an associate scientist at the petroleum company and was assigned to work in a group with ...
Secret Service Issues COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Phishing Alert
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 9, 2020
News Release: The Coronavirus is no different. In fact, the Coronavirus is a prime opportunity for enterprising criminals because it plays on one of the basic human conditionsfear. Fear can cause normally scrupulous individuals to let their guard down and fall victim to social engineering scams, phishing scams, non-delivery scams, and auction fraud scams.
Former National Guardsman Sentenced for Threatening to Kill Vice President Pence
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 8, 2020
News Release: JOHNSTOWN, Pa. A resident of Berlin, Pa., has been sentenced in federal court to six months incarceration, followed by six months home detention with electronic monitoring; immediate mental health evaluation/treatment program and three years supervised release on his conviction of making a threat against the Vice President of the United States, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.
Secret Service Investigation Results in 30 Year Prison Sentence for Sexual Predator of Minors
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 7, 2020
News Release: (Fairview Heights, IL) A Secret Service child pornography investigation concluded with the
Secret Service Participates in Nationwide Elder Fraud Sweep
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 7, 2020
News Release: The Secret Service is committed to aggressively investigating and disrupting organized criminal groups who prey on our most vulnerable citizens, said Secret Service Director Randolph Tex Alles. The results of the elder fraud sweep announced today demonstrate what can be achieved through incredible partnerships between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.