Homeland Newswire News
Serial Fraudster Sentenced to 61 Months in Prison for Latest Round of Scams Aimed at Internet and Shipping Businesses
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 3, 2017
News Release: Used Internet Payment Processors for Modern-Day Check Kiting Scheme
Local Businessman Convicted of Credit Card Fraud and ID Theft
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 2, 2017
News Release: CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas The owner of American Auto Pros in Corpus Christi has admitted he used numerous credit card accounts belonging to others in order to obtain things of value without authorization, announced Acting United States Attorney Abe Martinez. Antonio Arteaga, 38, of Corpus Christi, pleaded guilty to one count of credit card fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft.
Florida Man Sentenced to Over Three Years for Credit Card Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 1, 2017
News Release: Portland, Maine: United States Attorney Halsey B. Frank announced that Yaisder Herrera Gargallo, 24, of Miami, Florida, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court by Chief Judge Nancy Torresen to 40 months in prison and three years of supervised release for conspiracy to commit access device fraud and aggravated identity theft. He pleaded guilty on June 19, 2017.
Shelby County Duo Agree to Plead to Conspiracy to Operate Pawn Shop Fencing Ring
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 31, 2017
News Release: BIRMINGHAM The U.S. Attorneys Office today charged two Shelby County residents with conspiring to operate a large-scale pawnshop fencing ring, announced U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town and U.S. Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Michael Williams.
Three Sentenced for Roles in Conspiracy Involving Fraudulent Bank Cards
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 27, 2017
News Release: DALLAS Today, U.S. District Judge Sidney A. Fitzwater sentenced three defendants for their roles in a conspiracy involving fraudulent purchases in North Texas using counterfeit bank cards, announced U.S. Attorney John Parker of the Northern District of Texas.
Tujunga Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Identity Theft and Bank Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 27, 2017
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. Karapet Damaryan, 66, of Tujunga, CA, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Garland E. Burrell, Jr. to three years in prison for aggravated identity theft and bank fraud, United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Anderson Man Pleads Guilty to Manufacturing Counterfeit Currency in Upstate Conspiracy
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 27, 2017
News Release: Anderson, South Carolina---- United States Attorney Beth Drake stated that Kenneth Bearden, age 49, of Anderson, South Carolina, entered a guilty plea in federal court in Anderson to Manufacturing Counterfeit Federal Reserve Notes, in violation of Title 18 U.S.C. 471, and Conspiracy to Pass Counterfeit ...
New Orleans Man Charged With Embezzling Over $437,000 From Local Employer
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 25, 2017
News Release: Acting U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that WAYNE SONIAT, age 61, of New Orleans, was charged in a two-count Bill of Information with wire fraud and making false statements on federal income tax returns.
Memphis Man Sentenced to 57 Months in Scheme to Defraud Financial Institutions
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 25, 2017
News Release: Memphis, TN A Memphis man has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for committing bank fraud against financial institutions in the Memphis area. D. Michael Dunavant, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, announced the sentence today.
Former Investment Advisor Who Stole Clients Retirement Savings Sentenced to 37 Months for Wire Fraud and Investment Advisor Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 25, 2017
News Release: TRENTON, N.J. A former financial advisor entrusted with advising clients on investments was sentenced today to 37 months in prison for defrauding his client, a former factory worker, out of his retirement savings and using the funds for his own benefit, Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced.
Katie Stygles Pleads Not Guilty to Defrauding Bradford Employer
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 25, 2017
News Release: The United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that Katie Stygles, 29, of Piermont, New Hampshire, pleaded not guilty today in United States District Court in Burlington to federal fraud charges. U.S. Magistrate Judge John M. Conroy released Stygles on conditions pending trial, which has not been scheduled.
U.S. Attorney and Law Enforcement Partners Announce Formation of Connecticut Cyber Task Force
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 24, 2017
News Release: United States Attorney Deirdre M. Daly and representatives of federal, state and local law enforcement today announced the formation of the Connecticut Cyber Task Force to investigate complex crimes in cyberspace.
Eight Members of Large Tax Fraud Conspiracy Sentenced in False Claims and Money-Laundering Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 24, 2017
News Release: ATLANTA Eight additional members of a large Atlanta-based tax fraud and money laundering conspiracy have been sentenced for their roles in stealing funds from the U.S. Treasury. The defendants were all indicted in United States v. Calvin C. Barnes a/k/a "Big Cal", Sharon Cecal, Kenneth Cottrell, Zechariah Daniel a/k/a "Zech" a/k/a Leroy Harris, Derrick Lawson, Reynolds Scott III, Anthony Shivers and Calvin C. William a/k/a "Lil Cal."
Defendant Sentenced in Federal Court to 46 Months on Fraud Charges
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 24, 2017
News Release: United States Attorney Richard W. Moore of the Southern District of Alabama announces that Senior United States District Judge Callie V.S. Granade sentenced Isaiah Anderson-Harrison on Oct. 16, 2017 to serve a term of imprisonment of 46 months followed by 3 years of supervised release for committing Access Device Fraud on March 27, 2014, in violation of 18 USC 1029(a)(3). The defendant entered a guilty plea before the Court on July 17, 2017.
Hudson County Man Convicted of Production and Possession of Child Pornography
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 20, 2017
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. A Bayonne, New Jersey, man was convicted at trial today on charges of producing and possessing images and videos of child sexual abuse, Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced.
Federal Jury Convicts Jacksonville Man on Multiple Counts of Aggravated Identity Theft, Bank and Social Security Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 20, 2017
News Release: Jacksonville, Florida Acting United States Attorney W. Stephen Muldrow announces that a federal jury has found Anthony Johnson (52, Jacksonville) guilty of nine counts of aggravated identity theft, nine counts of bank fraud, seven counts of false representation of a Social Security number, and three ...
Moline Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison, Life Term of Supervision for Receiving Child Pornography
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 19, 2017
News Release: ROCK ISLAND, Ill. U.S. District Judge Sara Darrow today sentenced William Tyler Burrows, 33, of the 1800 block of 2nd Street, Moline, Ill., to serve 121 months in prison for receiving child pornography, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Patrick Hansen, Central District of Illinois. Judge Darrow further ordered that Burrows remain on supervised release for life upon his release from prison.
Foreign National Sentenced for Role in Stolen Identity Refund Fraud Scheme Using Hacked UPMC Employee Info
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 19, 2017
News Release: PITTSBURGH - A foreign national residing outside of the United States has been sentenced in federal court to term of imprisonment of time served as to Count 17 and six months imprisonment as to Count 18, to run consecutive as to Count 17 on his conviction of charges of money laundering and aggravated identity theft, Acting United States Attorney Soo C. Song announced today.
Federal Prisoner Pleads Guilty to Mailing Threatening Letter to the President
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 19, 2017
News Release: Ocala, Florida Acting United States Attorney W. Stephen Muldrow announces that Richard Jeremy Ware (42, Ocala) today pleaded guilty to a one-count indictment charging him with making threats against the President of the United States. Ware faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.
Ohio Man Indicted for Cheating NFL Players in $25,000 Charity Scam
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 19, 2017
News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. Tom Larson, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced today that an Ohio man who defrauded multiple NFL players including a player for the Kansas City Chiefs out of nearly $25,000 earmarked for charitable causes, has been indicted by a federal grand jury.