News from November 2017
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.
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.
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
Woman Sentenced for $6 Million Mystery Shopper Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 3, 2017
News Release: NEWPORT NEWS, Va. A Houston, Texas, woman was sentenced today to nearly 15 years in prison for her role in a $6 million fraud scheme involving "Mystery Shoppers."
Member of the Felony Lane Gang Sentenced in $1 Million Bank Fraud Conspiracy
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 3, 2017
News Release: Defendants Allegedly Traveled From Florida to Maryland to Commit the Fraud
Washington D.C. Man Arrested for Making Bomb Threat
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 3, 2017
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) Today at approximately 9:24 a.m., a male subject approached a U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division Officer on patrol along the north side of Pennsylvania Avenue near Lafayette Park. The individual stated that he had "dropped explosives" in the area.
Secret Service Arrests Michael Arega at White House for Making Felony Threats
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 6, 2017
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) Today at approximately 2:55 p.m., the Secret Service Protective Intelligence Division was notified to be on the lookout (BOLO) for Michael Arega, who reportedly traveled to Washington D.C. for the purpose of killing all white police at the White House.
Rochester Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Counterfeit Coins
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 6, 2017
News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y.- Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today Timothy Meacham, 32, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty to selling counterfeit coins before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 15 years prison and a $250,000 fine.
New York Man Admits Role in Stolen Identity Refund Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 6, 2017
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. A Bronx, New York, man today admitted his role in an extensive scheme to obtain money through fraudulently obtained refund checks issued by the U.S. Treasury, Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced.
Pawtucket Resident Detained on ID Theft, Bank Fraud Charges
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 6, 2017
News Release: Vehicles Allegedly Financed Tied to Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
Long Island Woman Pleads Guilty to Operating Credit Card Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 7, 2017
News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that LISA REID, 45, of Amityville, New York, waived her right to be indicted and pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford to fraud and identity theft offenses stemming from a credit card fraud scheme.
Document Thief Sentenced on Mail Fraud Charge
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 8, 2017
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.-Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Daniel Witek, 54, of Buffalo NY, who was convicted of mail fraud, was sentenced to time served (six months) by Senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny. The defendant was also ordered to pay $2,100.00 in restitution.
Employees of the U.S. Secret Service Received Numerous Awards During the 2017 Department of Homeland Security Secretary Awards
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 8, 2017
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Acting Secretary Elaine Duke and leaders throughout the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) presented the awards at a ceremony today. The Secretary Awards is an annual event for DHS leadership to recognize the service of employees in the different components of the department.
District Woman Found Guilty of Felony Murder in Beating Death of Three-Year-Old Son
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 9, 2017
News Release: Beating Took Place at Familys Home in Southeast Washington
Cuban Man Sentenced for Role in Fraudulent Bank Card Conspiracy
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 9, 2017
News Release: DALLAS Roberto Carlos Puebla Saavedra, 32, originally from Cuba, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Sidney A. Fitzwater to 60 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $408,596.46 in restitution for his role 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.
Arizona Man to Serve 11 Years in Prison, 30 Years Supervision for Possessing, Transporting Child Pornography Across State Lines
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 9, 2017
News Release: Rock Island, Ill. Joaquin Louis Cook, 36, of Mesa, Ariz., has been sentenced to 136 months (11 years, 4 months) in federal prison for transporting and possessing child pornography. Cook appeared yesterday before U.S. District Judge Sara Darrow in Rock Island. Upon release from prison, Judge Darrow ordered that Cook remain on supervised release for a 30-year term.
Dual U.S.-Irish Citizen Extradited From Ireland to Face Mortgage Fraud Charges
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 10, 2017
News Release: BOSTON A dual U.S.-Irish citizen was arraigned late yesterday in federal court in Boston on charges of mortgage fraud and identity theft after being extradited from Ireland. It was Irelands first extradition to the United States since 2012.
Former Broward County Resident Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Prison for Identity Theft Hotel Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 13, 2017
News Release: Halima Ouedraogo, 36, most recently of Kirkland, Washington, was sentenced on November 9, 2017, in Miami by U.S. District Court Judge Federico Moreno to 11 years and 11 months in prison in connection with an extensive identity theft and access device fraud scheme. In a previous three-day trial, a jury ...
Last Defendant in the United States Pleads Guilty in Multimillion Dollar India-Based Call Center Scam Targeting U.S. Victims
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 13, 2017
News Release: All 24 Defendants in the United States Have Pleaded Guilty; 61 Charged in Total
Leesville Resident Sentenced to 40 Months in Prison for Counterfeiting $100 Bills
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 14, 2017
News Release: ALEXANDRIA, La. Acting U.S. Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that a Leesville man was sentenced last week to 40 months in prison for taking part in counterfeiting $100 bills in order to purchase prepaid cards.