News from September 2017


Fourth Individual Sentenced in Scheme to Fraudulently Obtain Federal Tax Refunds

News Release: LEXINGTON, Ky. A Savannah, Ga. woman, who previously admitted to her role in a conspiracy to unlawfully obtain federal tax refunds, was sentenced today to 24 months in prison. She is the fourth and final defendant to be sentenced in this case.


12 Defendants Charged Federally With Collectively Receiving Over $20 Million From USDA by Fraudulently Trading Food Stamps for Cash

News Release: Twelve retail store owners, operators, and clerks, have been charged in connection with schemes to illegally redeem food stamp benefits in exchange for cash.


Sacramento Man Sentenced for Role in Gold Scheme

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. Garik Voskanyan, 34, of Sacramento, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Garland E. Burrell, Jr. to 15 months in prison for bank fraud, United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.