News from October 2017
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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.