News from November 2017
Former Attorney and Others Sent to Prison for Money Laundering and Auto Loan Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 16, 2017
News Release: HOUSTON Three people have been ordered to federal prison following their convictions of money laundering for their participation in a Houston-based bank fraud and money laundering scheme, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe Martinez.
Second Florida Resident Sentenced for Using Fake Credit Cards at Western PA Stores
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 16, 2017
News Release: PITTSBURGH - A resident of the state of Florida has been sentenced in federal court to three years probation, two months of which shall be served at a Community Corrections Center and four months of which shall be served on home detention, restitution in the amount of $14,992.96, jointly and severally with her co-defendant, Gean Carlos Del Valle-Barquin, on her conviction of conspiracy, Acting United States Attorney Soo C. Song announced today.
Twenty Men Face Federal Indictment for Attempted Online Enticement of a Minor Following a Joint Local, State and Federal Law Enforcement Operation in Columbus, Georgia
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 16, 2017
News Release: United States Attorney G. F. Peterman, III, announced that a Federal Grand Jury returned indictments in the Columbus Division of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia today charging twenty defendants with Attempted Online Enticement of a Minor, in violation of Title 18, ...
Inmate Sentenced on Federal Fraud Charges Involving Check-Kiting Scheme From Prison
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 17, 2017
News Release: St. Louis, MO Pierre Watson, 39, of Jennings Correction Center, was sentenced to 48 months in prison on Thursday by U.S. District Judge John Ross. Watson was sentenced in June to 84 months in prison in front of U.S. District Judge Audrey Fleissig. The two sentences which will run consecutive for a total prison sentence of 132 months.
Shelburne Man Sentenced to 18 Months for Mail Fraud, Money Laundering, and Making a False Statement
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 17, 2017
News Release: The United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that Matthew Senator Melvin, 36, of Shelburne, was sentenced Thursday in United States District Court in Rutland to 18 months of imprisonment following his guilty pleas to charges of Mail Fraud, Money Laundering, and Making a False Statement.
Federal Inmate Sentenced to 200 Months in House Theft Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 17, 2017
News Release: PHILADELPHIA Kenneth Hampton, 56, an inmate of a federal prison, was sentenced today to 200 Months, for masterminding a scheme under which he and his coconspirators defrauded the City of Philadelphia, the State of Pennsylvania, and innocent owners and purchasers of Philadelphia real estate. Hampton had been found guilty of one count of conspiracy, eleven counts of wire fraud, and two counts of aggravated identity theft by a federal jury in June.
Garland, Texas, Woman Pleads Guilty to Possession of Counterfeit Obligation
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 20, 2017
News Release: MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA The United States Attorneys Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Danielle Rose Escalante, age 32, of Garland, Texas pled guilty to Possession of a Counterfeit Obligation, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 472, punishable by not more than 20 years imprisonment, and up to a $250,000.00 fine or both.
Fairlawn, New Jersey, Tax Preparer Gets 13 Months in Prison for Tax Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 21, 2017
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. A tax preparer was sentenced today to 13 months in prison for preparing fraudulent income tax returns on behalf of her clients, causing losses of over $130,000, Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced.
Former Jefferson County Resident Sentenced for Identity Theft and Student Loan Fraud Charges
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 21, 2017
News Release: St. Louis, MO Malachi Duncan, a/k/a "Demarcus Brewster," was sentenced to 45 months in prison for charges of student loan fraud and aggravated identity theft. Duncan was further ordered to pay restitution to the victims in the amount of $57,139.00.
Illinois Man Sentenced to 61 Months for Identity Theft
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 21, 2017
News Release: HAMMOND The United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana, Thomas L. Kirsch II, announced that Gary Smith, 28, of Robbins, Illinois, was sentenced by District Court Judge Joseph Van Bokkelen for using counterfeit access devices, illegal possession of device making equipment and aggravated identity theft.
Man Convicted for Using Stolen Identities to Attempt to Defraud Various Financial Institutions of More Than $1.7 Million Dollars
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 21, 2017
News Release: Memphis, TN After a six-day jury trial in the U.S. District Court, a Memphis man has been found guilty as charged of using stolen identities to defraud over 100 individual victims and various financial institutions of more than $1.7 million dollars. In addition, he was found guilty on two counts of tampering with government witnesses. D. Michael Dunavant, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, announced the convictions today.
Tax Fraud Fugitive Sentenced to Over Eight Years for Role in Stolen Identity Refund Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 22, 2017
News Release: Tampa, Florida U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich today sentenced Everett Taylor to eight years, six months in federal prison for theft of government funds and aggravated identify theft. The Court also ordered him to forfeit real property located in Tampa, which is traceable to the offenses. In addition, the Court entered a money judgment in the amount of $124,521, the proceeds of the charged criminal conduct.
Eighteen Defendants Charged by Federal and State Authorities in Connection With Credit Card Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 22, 2017
News Release: Eighteen defendants have been charged by federal and state authorities in connection with a scheme to traffic in stolen credit card account numbers and to manufacture counterfeit credit cards.
Construction to Begin on U.S. Secret Service Maloney Canine Training Facility
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 29, 2017
News Release: LAUREL, MD Today, the U.S. Secret Service began construction on a state-of-the-art training facility.
Thirteen Defendants Charged in Manhattan Federal Court in Scheme to Take Over Ride-Sharing Driver Accounts
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 30, 2017
News Release: Joon H. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and David E. Beach, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Secret Service, New York Field Office ("USSS"), announced charges today against 13 individuals in connection with a scheme to defraud drivers of two ride-sharing ...
Russian Cyber-Criminal Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Role in Organized Cybercrime Ring Responsible for $50 Million in Online Identity Theft and $9 Million Bank Fraud Conspiracy
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 30, 2017
News Release: A Russian cyber-criminal was sentenced today to 14 years in prison for his role in a $50 million cyberfraud ring and for defrauding banks of $9 million through a hacking scheme.
Two South Florida Residents Sentenced to Over 5 Years for Conspiring to Commit Wire Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 30, 2017
News Release: Joseph Hilton, a/k/a Joseph Yurkin, a/k/a Joseph Starr, 57, of Lake Worth, and Adam Forman, 48, of Coconut Creek, were sentenced today to 63 months imprisonment for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The court also ordered Hilton to pay $1.4 million in restitution, and ordered forfeiture in the amount of $1.4 million and $600,000 against Hilton and Forman, respectively.