News from 2022
Romanian National Admits Role in ATM Skimming Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 25, 2022
News Release: Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that NICOLAE MARIUS BARBU, 50, a citizen of Romania, pleaded guilty today via videoconference before U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert M. Spector to an offense stemming from his participation in an extensive ATM skimming scheme that defrauded banks in Connecticut and elsewhere.
Cybercriminal Connected to Multimillion Dollar Ransomware Attacks Sentenced for Online Fraud Schemes
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 25, 2022
News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. An Estonian man was sentenced today to 66 months in prison for his years-long role in furthering and facilitating computer intrusions, the movement of fraudulently obtained goods and funds, and the monetization of stolen financial account information. He also participated in ransomware attacks causing over $53 million in losses and was ordered to pay over $36 million in restitution.
East Peoria Man Sentenced to 151 Months in Prison for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 25, 2022
News Release: PEORIA, Ill. An East Peoria, Illinois, man, Noah Joseph Smith, 37, of the 100 block of Regent Court, was sentenced on March 23, 2022, to 12 years and seven months in prison for possession of child pornography, to be followed by a life term of supervised release. No fine was imposed, but Smith is required to pay $23,000 in restitution.
Honolulu Bookkeeper Pleads Guilty to $1.2 Million Fraud and Money Laundering
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 28, 2022
News Release: HONOLULU Paul Henri Marie Harleman, 35, of Honolulu, appeared today before United States District Judge Derrick K. Watson and pleaded guilty to six counts of wire fraud and eight counts of money laundering contained in a federal indictment. Harleman has been detained since his arrest on April 23, 2021. Harleman is scheduled for sentencing on Aug. 2, 2022.
Former Monroe County Man Sentenced To Two Years Imprisonment For Making Fraudulent Purchases At Boscovs
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 28, 2022
News Release: HARRISBURGThe United States Attorneys Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on March 24, 2022, Kwane Henderson, age 42, formerly of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, was sentenced today by U.S. District Court Judge Jennifer P. Wilson to two years imprisonment for aggravated identity theft.
Anthony Guglielmi Named U.S. Secret Service Chief of Communications
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 28, 2022
News Release: Washington, D.C. U.S. Secret Service Director James M. Murray has named Anthony Guglielmi as the new chief of communications for the Secret Services Office of Communication and Media Relations. Guglielmi will direct all aspects of media relations, employee and strategic communications for the Secret Service.
Chief Financial Officer Of Connecticut Insurance Firm Sentenced In $33 Million Scheme To Steal Client Healthcare Funds And Defraud Multiple Lenders
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 28, 2022
News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that ERIN VERESPY was sentenced to 66 months in prison for her participation in a widespread, $33 million scheme to misappropriate client healthcare funds and defraud multiple lenders through her role as ...
U.S. Attorney Announces Indictment Of Georgia Man For Laundering Proceeds From Fraud Schemes Perpetrated By Nigeria-Based Criminal Enterprise
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 30, 2022
News Release: Defendant Controlled at Least 15 Bank Accounts With Deposits Totaling Over $8 Million, Which Primarily Consisted of Proceeds of Fraud Schemes
Ron Green Named Chairman of the U.S. Secret Service Cyber Investigation Advisory Board
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 30, 2022
News Release: Washington D.C. Ron Green has been named chairman of the U.S. Secret Service Cyber Investigation Advisory Board (CIAB). Established in September 2020, the CIAB is an investigations-focused federal advisory committee, dedicated to providing outside strategic guidance to shape the Secret Services investigative efforts in cybercrime and cyber-enabled fraud.
Former Bath County Deputy Sheriff Sentenced to 25 Years for Production of Child Sexual Abuse Material
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 31, 2022
News Release: LEXINGTON, Ky.A Morehead, Ky., man, Joshua Preece, 40, was sentenced to 300 months in federal prison on Monday, by U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell, after pleading guilty to enticing a minor victim to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing child sexual abuse material. Preece is a former Bath County Deputy Sheriff.
Baltimore Man Admits to Fraudulently Obtaining Cares Act Paycheck Protection Plan Loans While on Probation and Pre-Trial Release and Defrauding Businesses of Over $1,000,000
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 5, 2022
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland Keon Ball, age 45, of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft in relation to multiple identity theft schemes and fraud schemesincluding schemes conducted while on probation after a past state fraud conviction and while on pre-trial release in connection with state fraud charges. As part of his plea agreement, Ball will be ordered to pay at least $715,504 in restitution.
Former Pain Management Clinic Owner Sentenced to Over 16 Years for Unlawful Opioid Distribution
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 6, 2022
News Release: Miami, Florida -A Florida man was sentenced today in the Southern District of Florida to 200 months in prison for illegally distributing opioids at his pain management clinic in Miami.
Texas Man Sentenced in Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Conspiracy
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 7, 2022
News Release: TYLER, Texas An Irving man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a cryptocurrency money laundering conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston.
U.S. Secret Service statement regarding two individuals charged with impersonating federal agents
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 7, 2022
News Release: The Secret Service has worked, and continues to work, with its law enforcement partners on this ongoing investigation. All personnel involved in this matter are on administrative leave and are restricted from accessing Secret Service facilities, equipment, and systems. The Secret Service adheres to the highest levels of professional standards and conduct and will remain in active coordination with the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security.
Former Deputy Sheriff Pleads Guilty to Making False Statement
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 7, 2022
News Release: NEW ORLEANS- U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that, on April 6, 2022,TIANNA HART, age 32, of LaPlace pled guilty to making a false statement to the United States Small Business Administration, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001(a)(2). In pleading guilty to Count 1 of the ...
Fourth Defendant Pleads Guilty in Scheme to Employ Homeless Individuals to Cash Bogus Business Checks
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 11, 2022
News Release: PROVIDENCE, R.I. A fourth Georgia man charged in federal court in Rhode Island with participating in a long-running scheme to entice homeless and transient individuals in the Providence area to cash counterfeit business checks in return for cash payments pled guilty today to conspiracy to commit bank fraud, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
Bradenton Man Sentenced To 18 Months For Manufacturing Counterfeit Currency
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 11, 2022
News Release: Tampa, Florida U.S. District Judge Virginia Hernandez Covington has sentenced Anthony Wayne Smith (58, Bradenton) to 18 months in federal prison for manufacturing counterfeit currency. The Court also ordered Smith to forfeit a firearm and ammunition found during a search of his house. Smith had pleaded guilty on Jan. 14, 2022.
Robert S. Canestrari Named Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Secret Service Seattle Field Office
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 11, 2022
News Release: Seattle Robert S. Canestrari has been named special agent in charge (SAIC) of the U.S. Secret Service Seattle Field Office. With more than 20 years of experience with the Secret Service, Mr. Canestrari most recently served as the assistant special agent in charge (ASAIC) on the Presidential Protective Division.
Jason Reynolds Named Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Secret Service San Diego Field Office
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 11, 2022
News Release: San Diego Jason Reynolds has been named special agent in charge (SAIC) of the U.S. Secret Service San Diego Field Office. With more than 20 years of experience with the Secret Service, Mr. Reynolds most recently served as the assistant special agent in charge (ASAIC) on the Presidential Protective Division.
Modern-day Bonnie and Clyde face fraud charges related to mailbox thefts
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 11, 2022
News Release: Indictment alleges identity thefts resulted from stolen mail