News from 2023
North Carolina Men Sentenced To Prison For Transporting Fraudulently Obtained Phones Out Of State
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
News Release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. Two North Carolina family members, Lal H. Mahtani, 58, of Statesville and Vivek Ramesh Mahtani, 41, of Cornelius were sentenced yesterday in federal court before Judge Kenneth D. Bell for conspiring to transport fraudulently obtained and stolen new Apple iPhones and other electronic devices to buyers in other states and overseas, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
Filing False FEMA Applications Costly to Deserving Survivors
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
News Release: PEARL, Miss. - If you apply for FEMA assistance and purposely claim disaster damage that never happened you are taking money away from those who truly need help and you may be charged with a serious crime.
Homeland Security Department discusses Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Erie Canal, Part of the New York State Canal System, in Brockport, NY on April 14
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on April 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Three Months Later, Recovery Continues in Alabama
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala. - Three months after President Joe Biden declared a major disaster for the state of Alabama following the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes, more than $16.6 million in federal assistance has been approved by FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to support the disaster recovery in Alabama.
TSA intercepts gun at Minot International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
Release: MINOT, North Dakota Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a firearm from making its way onboard an airplane at Minot International Airport (MOT) Tuesday.
Safety Zone; ARGOS Semisubmersible Floating Production Unit Outer Continental Shelf Facility, Green Canyon Block 780, Gulf of Mexico discussed on April 14 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on April 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Final Defendant Sentenced for Million-Dollar Credit Card Fraud Scheme Involving Arlington Coffee Shop
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. Two Washington D.C. women and a Clinton, Maryland, man were sentenced for their roles in a conspiracy to commit bank fraud.
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Anchor Floating Production Unit (FPU) Outer Continental Shelf Facility, Green Canyon Block 763, Gulf of Mexico on April 14
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on April 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Detroit Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1.6M in Unemployment Insurance Benefits
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
News Release: DETROIT A Detroit man pleaded guilty today to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft arising out of a scheme to defraud multiple states out of more than $1.6 million in pandemic-related unemployment insurance benefits, announced United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison.
Mexican man sentenced for smuggling over 8 kilos of narcotics in candy box following HSI, federal partner investigation
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
News Release: McALLEN, Texas - A Mexican citizen was sentenced today to more than 12 years in federal prison following his conviction for smuggling cocaine and methamphetamines. The investigation was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) with help from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Operation Blue Lotus Stops Over 4,000 Pounds of Fentanyl in First Month
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - DHS issued an update today on Operation Blue Lotus as part of the Biden Administration’s significant and historic actions to disrupt the trafficking of synthetic drugs, representing a major contribution to a government-wide effort to save lives and pursue justice and accountability. In its...
Operation Blue Lotus Stops Over 4,000 Pounds of Fentanyl in First Month
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - DHS issued an update today on Operation Blue Lotus as part of the Biden Administration’s significant and historic actions to disrupt the trafficking of synthetic drugs, representing a major contribution to a government-wide effort to save lives and pursue justice and accountability. In its ...
TSA intercepts gun at Rapid City Regional Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
Release: RAPID CITY, South Dakota Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a firearm from making its way onboard an airplane at Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) Thursday.
Florida Man Admits Buying Gift Cards with Stolen Bank Account Information
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
News Release: ST. LOUIS A man from Florida caught with more than $12,000 in Walmart gift cards that hed bought using stolen bank account information pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal felony.
Northwood Man Sentenced for Defrauding U.S. Taxpayers
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
News Release: CONCORD A Northwood man was sentenced today in federal court for attempting to fraudulently obtain over $6 million in CARES Act funds from the United States government, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.
Queen City Motors Owner Sentenced for $783,000 Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
News Release: Used Customers Stolen Identity Information to Obtain Fraudulent Loan Funds
Safety Zone; Constitution Spar Outer Continental Shelf Facility, Green Canyon Block 680, Gulf of Mexico discussed on April 14 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on April 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Understanding Your FEMA Letter
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee residents who applied for assistance from FEMA for the March 31-April 1, 2023, storms and tornadoes will receive a determination letter from FEMA. It may say you are ineligible for assistance, but that is not a denial.
Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Making Stops in Monroe County
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Making Stops in Monroe County
Florida Man Admits Buying Gift Cards with Stolen Bank Account Information
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 16, 2023
News Release: ST. LOUIS A man from Florida caught with more than $12,000 in Walmart gift cards that hed bought using stolen bank account information pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal felony.