News from March 2021
Cheraw Man Sentenced to Nearly Seven Years for Transferring Obscene Material to Minor After Multi-State Operation
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2021
News Release: Florence, South Carolina ---Acting United States Attorney M. Rhett DeHart announced today that Nathan Branham, 40, of Cheraw, was sentenced to nearly seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to transferring obscene material to a minor and having his federal supervised release revoked.
Bulgarian National Pleads Guilty to ATM Skimming
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2021
News Release: BOSTON A Bulgarian national pleaded guilty today in connection with a scheme to create counterfeit ATM cards and to withdraw money from the bank accounts of unsuspecting customers.
Former Echo Housing Corporation Executive Director Sentenced on Three Counts of Theft
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2021
News Release: Embezzled over $102,000 of funds entrusted to her as Executive Director
Seattle computer security consultant indicted for threatening cyberstalking campaign against a former roommate, her family members, boyfriend, police, and prosecutors
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 17, 2021
News Release: For more than a year, cyber security consultant allegedly sent electronic messages and made social media posts threatening sexual assault and other violence against multiple victims
Defendant Charged In $1.4 Million Covid-19 Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 17, 2021
News Release: Elvin German Arrested for Submitting in Excess of 250 Fraudulent COVID-19 Unemployment Benefit Applications
Two felons admit guilt in scheme to steal thousands in COVID-19 unemployment insurance funds
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 18, 2021
News Release: Florida residents arrested after chase, crash in Georgia
Sussex County Man Charged with $1.9 Million Paycheck Protection Program Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 18, 2021
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. A Sussex County, New Jersey, man was charged for his role in fraudulently obtaining federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans totaling $1.9 million, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.
Raleigh County Pharmacist Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Prison for Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 18, 2021
News Release: BECKLEY, W.Va. A Raleigh County pharmacist was sentenced today to 135 months in federal prison for her role in a fraud scheme which cost victims over $2 million in losses. She was also ordered to pay over $2.5 millionin restitution to the victims and serve a term of three years of supervised release.
Branson Performer Pleads Guilty to Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 18, 2021
News Release: Hundreds of Audience Members Donated to Fake Charity for Foster Children
Secret Service Hosts Cyber Incident Response Simulation
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 24, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today the U.S. Secret Service hosted a virtual Cyber Incident Response Simulation with state and municipal government officials focused on ransomware attacks and mitigation strategies. Ransomware is a type of malicious software cyber criminals use to deny access to systems or data. The malicious ...
Louisiana Woman Guilty in $4.8 Million Elder Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 24, 2021
News Release: TYLER, Texas -- A Shreveport, Louisiana woman has pleaded guilty for her role in an elder fraud scheme in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Elizabethtown Man Sentenced To Federal Prison After Being Caught During Sting Operation
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 24, 2021
News Release: LOUISVILLE, KY. Travis Puckett, 23, originally of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, previously pled guilty before United States District Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings for attempted online enticement of a minor, announced Acting United States Attorney Michael A. Bennett. Today, Judge Jennings sentenced Puckett to 10 years in prison followed by a 15-year term of Supervised Release. There is no parole in the federal system. Puckett will be required to register as a sex offender.
Former Statesboro medical practice employees sentenced for embezzlement
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 24, 2021
News Release: Sentences include prison time, repayment of more than $350,000
Fort Myers Business Owner Convicted At Trial For COVID Relief Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 26, 2021
News Release: Fort Myers, Florida A federal jury today found Casey David Crowther (35, Fort Myers) guilty of bank fraud, making a false statement to a lending institution, and two counts of money laundering. Crowther faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in federal prison for the bank fraud and false statement charges, and up to 10 years in federal prison for each money laundering charge. A sentencing date has not yet been set.
Arrests Made for Trafficking Fentanyl and Hundreds of Pounds of Methamphetamine out of Bakersfield
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 26, 2021
News Release: FRESNO, Calif. Eight people were arrested in Kern County today following a months-long investigation into a Bakersfield-based drug trafficking organization that attempted to smuggle hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine and fentanyl, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. A ninth defendant is in custody in Chico, California.
Justice Department Takes Action Against COVID-19 Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 26, 2021
News Release: Historic level of enforcement action during national health emergency continues
New York Man Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Participating in Multimillion-Dollar Credit and Gift Card Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 29, 2021
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. A New York man was sentenced today to 33 months in prison for participating in a scheme to buy and sell over $2 million in stolen property, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.
Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 29, 2021
News Release: CONCORD -Kazi Pervez, 41, of Methuen, Massachusetts pleaded guilty in federal court to bank fraud, Acting United States Attorney John J. Farley announced today.
Staten Island-Based International Narcotics Trafficker and Money Launderer Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 29, 2021
News Release: Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Adolfo LaCola was sentenced by United States Chief District Court Judge Margo K. Brodie to 48 months in prison for his participation in a narcotics distribution conspiracy and money laundering. LaCola pleaded guilty to the charges in September 2020.
New Secret Service Report Analyzes Averted Attacks
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 30, 2021
News Release: Averting Targeted School Violence: A U.S. Secret Service Analysis of Plots Against Schools focuses on prevented violence