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Three Charged in Fraud Schemes Targeting Home Improvement Retailers
News Release: PROVIDENCE, R.I. Federal arrest warrants were executed today against two individuals on charges they allegedly participated in a large-scale conspiracy to defraud Home Depot stores in at least three New England states. A third person alleged to have taken part in the scheme is being sought by law enforcement.
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Shelby County Couple Pleads Guilty to Selling Stolen Baby Formula Online
News Release: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. A husband and wife pleaded guilty today for selling more than $300,000 in stolen items online, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and United States Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Patrick Davis.
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Chicago Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Bank Fraud and Identity Theft
News Release: PEORIA, Ill. Boyd Egan, of Chicago, Illinois, was sentenced on Aug. 13, 2021, to nine years in federal prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for bank fraud and identity theft. Egan also was ordered to pay $160,954.54 in restitution.
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Bulgarian National Pleads Guilty to ATM Skimming
News Release: BOSTON A Bulgarian national pleaded guilty yesterday in connection with a scheme to create counterfeit ATM cards and to withdraw money from the bank accounts of unsuspecting customers.
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Former Marshall University Student Pleads Guilty to Role in Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme
News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. One of eight individuals indicted in April 2021 in connection with a large fraud and money laundering scheme pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering.
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The International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators Awards Secret Service Agents and Task Force Partners for Work Combating Financial Crimes
News Release: Washington, D.C. U.S. Secret Service agents and agency task force of partners have been named in multiple categories of awards as announced by the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators.
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Foreign Exchange Student Coordinator Sentenced to Over 27 Years in Prison
News Release: COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA A Council Bluffs man was sentenced Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, by United States District Court Judge Stephanie M. Rose to 327 months in prison for Coercion and Enticement of minor foreign exchange students. According to court documents, Thomas Donald Boatright, age 52, pleaded guilty to the offenses in February 2021. His prison term will be followed by 10 years of supervised release. Boatright was ordered to pay restitution to the minor victims.
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New Jersey Man Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Embezzling Money from Law Firm
News Release: Defendant Also Must Pay $425,000 in Forfeiture
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Council Bluffs Man Sentenced to Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
News Release: COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA A Council Bluffs man was sentenced Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, by United States District Court Judge Stephanie M. Rose to 121 months in prison for Possession of Child Pornography. His term of imprisonment will be followed by 10 years of supervised release. According to court documents, Cody Goodwin Taylor, age 31, of Council Bluffs, pleaded guilty to Possession of Child Pornography in April 2021.
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Birmingham Man Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping
News Release: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. A Birmingham man pleaded guilty todayto kidnapping and collecting ransom money, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona, Federal Bureau of Investigation Johnnie Sharp, Jr., and United States Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Patrick Davis.
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Charleston Hotel Employees Charged in 21-Count Federal Indictment for Wire Fraud
News Release: Charleston, South Carolina ---Acting United States Attorney M. Rhett DeHart stated today that a Federal Grand Jury has returned a 21-count indictment charging Star Barkley, 39, of Ladson, and Audrina Lincoln, 30, of Charleston, for wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
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New York Man Sentenced to 24 Months in Prison for Role in Identity Theft Conspiracy
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. A Bronx, New York, man was sentenced today to 24 months in prison for his participation in a scheme involving a network of individuals who used stolen payment card information in New Jersey and throughout the United States, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.
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Gaithersburg Man Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering in Connection to Elder Romance Scheme
News Release: Annor and His Co-conspirators Laundered More Than $6,200,000 from Over 200 Victims in the United States and Overseas; Annor Received at least $3,909,396 in Victim Payments.
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Six People Charged with Crimes Related to Fraudulent Loan Scheme
News Release: CONCORD Six individuals have been charged in federal court in New Hampshire with participating in a fraudulent loan scheme, Acting United States Attorney John J. Farley announced today.
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Georgia Woman Who Preyed on South Florida Seniors, Stole More Than $1.4 Million, Sentenced to 145 Months
News Release: Miami, Florida Today, a federal district judge in West Palm Beach sentenced a Georgia woman to 145 months in prison for leading a scam that tricked over 250 elderly South Floridians into turning over their credit cards, debit cards, and related personal identification numbers. The defendant and her co-conspirators used the cards and PINs to steal over $1.4 million.
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Atlanta CEO sentenced to prison for securities fraud
News Release: ATLANTA - Richard J. Randolph, III has been sentenced for securities fraud he committed while CEO of Randolph Acquisitions, Inc.
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Atlanta CEO sentenced to prison for securities fraud
News Release: ATLANTA - Richard J. Randolph, III has been sentenced for securities fraud he committed while CEO of Randolph Acquisitions, Inc.
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New Orleans Man Sentenced for Wire Fraud
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA JASON PICK, age 40, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, was sentenced on August 5, 2021 for committing wire fraud in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1343 announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans. The Honorable Eldon Fallon sentencedPICKto 2 months incarceration, 10 months of home detention, 2 years of supervised release, a mandatory $100 special assessment fee and payment of $140,791.21 in restitution.
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New Orleans Man Admits to Defrauding Customers Through Bitcoin Sales
News Release: NEW ORLEANS U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced thatMICHAEL YUSKO, III, age 46, a resident of New Orleans, pleaded guilty today to operating an unlicensed money transmitting business before U.S. District Judge Barry W. Ashe.
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Savannah B&B manager accused of embezzling more than half a million dollars
News Release: Federal indictment charges 14 counts of wire fraud