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Fairlawn, New Jersey, Tax Preparer Gets 13 Months in Prison for Tax Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 21, 2017
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. A tax preparer was sentenced today to 13 months in prison for preparing fraudulent income tax returns on behalf of her clients, causing losses of over $130,000, Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced.
Garland, Texas, Woman Pleads Guilty to Possession of Counterfeit Obligation
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 20, 2017
News Release: MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA The United States Attorneys Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Danielle Rose Escalante, age 32, of Garland, Texas pled guilty to Possession of a Counterfeit Obligation, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 472, punishable by not more than 20 years imprisonment, and up to a $250,000.00 fine or both.
Federal Inmate Sentenced to 200 Months in House Theft Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 17, 2017
News Release: PHILADELPHIA Kenneth Hampton, 56, an inmate of a federal prison, was sentenced today to 200 Months, for masterminding a scheme under which he and his coconspirators defrauded the City of Philadelphia, the State of Pennsylvania, and innocent owners and purchasers of Philadelphia real estate. Hampton had been found guilty of one count of conspiracy, eleven counts of wire fraud, and two counts of aggravated identity theft by a federal jury in June.
Shelburne Man Sentenced to 18 Months for Mail Fraud, Money Laundering, and Making a False Statement
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 17, 2017
News Release: The United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that Matthew Senator Melvin, 36, of Shelburne, was sentenced Thursday in United States District Court in Rutland to 18 months of imprisonment following his guilty pleas to charges of Mail Fraud, Money Laundering, and Making a False Statement.
Inmate Sentenced on Federal Fraud Charges Involving Check-Kiting Scheme From Prison
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 17, 2017
News Release: St. Louis, MO Pierre Watson, 39, of Jennings Correction Center, was sentenced to 48 months in prison on Thursday by U.S. District Judge John Ross. Watson was sentenced in June to 84 months in prison in front of U.S. District Judge Audrey Fleissig. The two sentences which will run consecutive for a total prison sentence of 132 months.
Twenty Men Face Federal Indictment for Attempted Online Enticement of a Minor Following a Joint Local, State and Federal Law Enforcement Operation in Columbus, Georgia
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 16, 2017
News Release: United States Attorney G. F. Peterman, III, announced that a Federal Grand Jury returned indictments in the Columbus Division of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia today charging twenty defendants with Attempted Online Enticement of a Minor, in violation of Title 18, ...
Second Florida Resident Sentenced for Using Fake Credit Cards at Western PA Stores
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 16, 2017
News Release: PITTSBURGH - A resident of the state of Florida has been sentenced in federal court to three years probation, two months of which shall be served at a Community Corrections Center and four months of which shall be served on home detention, restitution in the amount of $14,992.96, jointly and severally with her co-defendant, Gean Carlos Del Valle-Barquin, on her conviction of conspiracy, Acting United States Attorney Soo C. Song announced today.
Former Attorney and Others Sent to Prison for Money Laundering and Auto Loan Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 16, 2017
News Release: HOUSTON Three people have been ordered to federal prison following their convictions of money laundering for their participation in a Houston-based bank fraud and money laundering scheme, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe Martinez.
Leesville Resident Sentenced to 40 Months in Prison for Counterfeiting $100 Bills
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 14, 2017
News Release: ALEXANDRIA, La. Acting U.S. Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that a Leesville man was sentenced last week to 40 months in prison for taking part in counterfeiting $100 bills in order to purchase prepaid cards.
Last Defendant in the United States Pleads Guilty in Multimillion Dollar India-Based Call Center Scam Targeting U.S. Victims
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 13, 2017
News Release: All 24 Defendants in the United States Have Pleaded Guilty; 61 Charged in Total
Former Broward County Resident Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Prison for Identity Theft Hotel Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 13, 2017
News Release: Halima Ouedraogo, 36, most recently of Kirkland, Washington, was sentenced on November 9, 2017, in Miami by U.S. District Court Judge Federico Moreno to 11 years and 11 months in prison in connection with an extensive identity theft and access device fraud scheme. In a previous three-day trial, a jury ...
Dual U.S.-Irish Citizen Extradited From Ireland to Face Mortgage Fraud Charges
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 10, 2017
News Release: BOSTON A dual U.S.-Irish citizen was arraigned late yesterday in federal court in Boston on charges of mortgage fraud and identity theft after being extradited from Ireland. It was Irelands first extradition to the United States since 2012.
Arizona Man to Serve 11 Years in Prison, 30 Years Supervision for Possessing, Transporting Child Pornography Across State Lines
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 9, 2017
News Release: Rock Island, Ill. Joaquin Louis Cook, 36, of Mesa, Ariz., has been sentenced to 136 months (11 years, 4 months) in federal prison for transporting and possessing child pornography. Cook appeared yesterday before U.S. District Judge Sara Darrow in Rock Island. Upon release from prison, Judge Darrow ordered that Cook remain on supervised release for a 30-year term.
Cuban Man Sentenced for Role in Fraudulent Bank Card Conspiracy
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 9, 2017
News Release: DALLAS Roberto Carlos Puebla Saavedra, 32, originally from Cuba, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Sidney A. Fitzwater to 60 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $408,596.46 in restitution for his role in a conspiracy involving fraudulent purchases in North Texas using counterfeit bank cards, announced U.S. Attorney John Parker of the Northern District of Texas.
District Woman Found Guilty of Felony Murder in Beating Death of Three-Year-Old Son
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 9, 2017
News Release: Beating Took Place at Familys Home in Southeast Washington
Employees of the U.S. Secret Service Received Numerous Awards During the 2017 Department of Homeland Security Secretary Awards
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 8, 2017
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Acting Secretary Elaine Duke and leaders throughout the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) presented the awards at a ceremony today. The Secretary Awards is an annual event for DHS leadership to recognize the service of employees in the different components of the department.
Document Thief Sentenced on Mail Fraud Charge
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 8, 2017
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.-Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Daniel Witek, 54, of Buffalo NY, who was convicted of mail fraud, was sentenced to time served (six months) by Senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny. The defendant was also ordered to pay $2,100.00 in restitution.
Long Island Woman Pleads Guilty to Operating Credit Card Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 7, 2017
News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that LISA REID, 45, of Amityville, New York, waived her right to be indicted and pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford to fraud and identity theft offenses stemming from a credit card fraud scheme.
Pawtucket Resident Detained on ID Theft, Bank Fraud Charges
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 6, 2017
News Release: Vehicles Allegedly Financed Tied to Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
New York Man Admits Role in Stolen Identity Refund Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 6, 2017
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. A Bronx, New York, man today admitted his role in an extensive scheme to obtain money through fraudulently obtained refund checks issued by the U.S. Treasury, Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced.