News from March 2020
Statement from Secret Service Director of Communications Cathy Milhoan on the Process and Preparations of Candidate Protection.
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 5, 2020
News Release: The Agency remains fully prepared to execute this vital mission and any suggestion to the contrary breeds unfounded public concern and irresponsibly misrepresents the skill and professionalism of our workforce.
Secret Service Participates in Nationwide Elder Fraud Sweep
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 7, 2020
News Release: The Secret Service is committed to aggressively investigating and disrupting organized criminal groups who prey on our most vulnerable citizens, said Secret Service Director Randolph Tex Alles. The results of the elder fraud sweep announced today demonstrate what can be achieved through incredible partnerships between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
Secret Service Investigation Results in 30 Year Prison Sentence for Sexual Predator of Minors
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 7, 2020
News Release: (Fairview Heights, IL) A Secret Service child pornography investigation concluded with the
Former National Guardsman Sentenced for Threatening to Kill Vice President Pence
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 8, 2020
News Release: JOHNSTOWN, Pa. A resident of Berlin, Pa., has been sentenced in federal court to six months incarceration, followed by six months home detention with electronic monitoring; immediate mental health evaluation/treatment program and three years supervised release on his conviction of making a threat against the Vice President of the United States, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.
Secret Service Issues COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Phishing Alert
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 9, 2020
News Release: The Coronavirus is no different. In fact, the Coronavirus is a prime opportunity for enterprising criminals because it plays on one of the basic human conditionsfear. Fear can cause normally scrupulous individuals to let their guard down and fall victim to social engineering scams, phishing scams, non-delivery scams, and auction fraud scams.
Chinese National Sentenced for Stealing Trade Secrets Worth $1 Billion
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 9, 2020
News Release: In November 2019, Tan pleaded guilty to theft of a trade secret, unauthorized transmission of a trade secret, and unauthorized possession of a trade secret. From June 2017 until December 2018, Tan was employed as an associate scientist at the petroleum company and was assigned to work in a group with ...
Madison Man Sentenced for 2nd Conviction for Passing Counterfeit Currency
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 9, 2020
News Release: In addition to the prison time for this new conviction, Stewart also received an additional 12-month sentence based upon the revocation of his federal supervision for a prior conviction for passing counterfeit currency. The 12-month sentence will be served consecutive to the 36-month sentence. In February ...
Used Car Dealer Indicted for Bank Fraud, Aggravated ID Theft
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 12, 2020
News Release: It is alleged that Rolando E. Estrella, 32, of Dracut, Mass., conspired with others to defraud financial institutions in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and numerous other states across the country.
Bay Area Residents Sentenced To Five Years For Counterfeit Currency And Credit Card Fraud Schemes
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 13, 2020
News Release: Defendant Nicole Dunlap was sentenced to 57 months imprisonment; and defendant Marcus Smith was sentenced to 63 months imprisonment. The sentences were handed down by the Honorable Susan Illston, Senior United States District Judge.
Statement by the U.S. Secret Service on Stolen Laptop
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2020
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Secret Service can confirm that an employee was the victim of a criminal act in which our Agency issued laptop computer was stolen.
Elder Home Caregiver Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding 92-Year-Old Homebound Victim
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 17, 2020
News Release: Rodriguez had previously pleaded guilty to Wire Fraud. The court also ordered Ms. Rodriguez to pay $171,631 in restitution for the losses sustained by the victim.
Presque Isle Man Pleads Guilty to Counterfeiting Charges
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 25, 2020
News Release: According to court records, in December 2018, an individual from Presque Isle listed a futon for sale on Facebook Messenger. The seller was contacted by the defendants girlfriend and agreed to sell the futon for $75. On December 4, 2018, the defendant and his girlfriend arrived at the sellers residence, purchased the futon with a $100 bill, loaded the futon into a car, and drove away.
Venezuelan National Indicted In ATM "Jackpotting" Case
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 25, 2020
News Release: Our office is committed to investigating and prosecuting all cybercriminals including computer hackers who illegally jackpot ATM machines in Nevada as they attempt to come up with new ways to circumvent cybersecurity systems, said United States Attorney Trutanich.
Former Jourdanton Bank Teller Sentenced to Prison for Bank Fraud, Aggravated Identity Theft and False Statement on Income Tax Return
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 31, 2020
News Release: In addition to the prison term, Senior U.S. District Judge David A. Ezra ordered 31-year-old Jennifer Trevino to pay $821,579.18 in restitution for bank fraud plus. Judge Ezra also ordered that Trevino be placed under supervised release for a period of five years after completing her prison term and as a special condition of her supervised release, she must pay the tax loss amount to the IRS which is currently estimated to be more than $187,000.