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Man Charged with Using Stolen Identities of UCSD Students in Bank and Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Fraud Schemes
By Homeland Newswire | May 11, 2022
News Release: SAN DIEGO Nehemiah Joel Weaver was indicted by a federal grand jury for using stolen personal information of University of California San Diego students in furtherance of bank and pandemic unemployment insurance fraud schemes.
Former San Bernardino County Sheriffs Deputy Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Tax Charges in Multimillion-Dollar Investment Swindle
By Homeland Newswire | May 10, 2022
News Release: LOS ANGELES A former San Bernardino County sheriffs deputy has pleaded guilty to multiple felonies for deceiving victims into investing at least $5.6 million with him, then using their money on extravagant gambling, taking private jet airplane rides and buying luxury items for his girlfriends, the Justice Department announced today.
Four Plead Guilty To Racketeering, Shootings, And Economic Crimes In Robles Park Criminal Enterprise
By Homeland Newswire | May 9, 2022
News Release: Tampa, Florida United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Keaujay Hornsby, a/k/a Plug, (26, Tampa); Kareem Spann, a/k/a Reem, (27, Tampa); and Tywon Spann, a/k/a Weez (25, Tampa) have pleaded guilty to a racketeering conspiracy related to numerous violent, drug trafficking, and economic ...
Local woman ordered to prison for aggravated identity theft
By Homeland Newswire | May 9, 2022
News Release: HOUSTON A 43-year-old Houston resident has been sent to prison following her conviction of using stolen personal information to obtain over $1,000, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.
Liberty County Man and Woman Behind My Buddy Loans Guilty of Fraud Related to COVID Relief
By Homeland Newswire | May 6, 2022
News Release: TEXARKANA, Texas A Cleveland, Texas man and woman have pleaded guilty to wire fraud violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.
Massachusetts Woman Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | May 6, 2022
News Release: CONCORD -Donna Silva, 44, of Lowell, Massachusetts pleaded guilty in federal court to bank fraud, United States Attorney Jane E. Young announced today.
Macy Woman Sentenced to 76 Months for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Crimes
By Homeland Newswire | May 6, 2022
News Release: United States Attorney Jan Sharp announced that Teriona Freemont, age 25, of Macy, Nebraska, was sentenced today in federal court, in Omaha, Nebraska, for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and for being an unlawful user of a controlled substance in possession ...
Indianapolis Truck Driver Sentenced to Thirty Years in Federal Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Child
By Homeland Newswire | May 5, 2022
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS Gerald Hoye, 43, of Indianapolis, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison following his guilty plea to sexual exploitation of a child.
Two Charged for Illegal Cockfighting in Violation of the Animal Welfare Act in Bakersfield
By Homeland Newswire | May 5, 2022
News Release: FRESNO, Calif. Today, a federal grand jury charged Jorge Calderon-Campos, 41, and Horacio Ortega-Martinez, 35, both Mexican nationals residing in Bakersfield, in separate indictments with unlawful possession of animals for an animal fighting venture, U.S.Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
U.S. Attorney Announces Results Of Multi-Faceted Strategy To Combat Fraud Related To COVID-19
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2022
News Release: Tampa, FL United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the results achieved to date by the Middle District of Floridas efforts to combat fraud related to COVID-19. Those efforts have included complementary actions by the Criminal, Asset Recovery, and Civil Divisions, along with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
Silver Spring Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for a Money Laundering Conspiracy Involving High End Vehicles
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2022
News Release: Greenbelt,Maryland U.S. District Judge Paul W. Grimm sentenced Francis Arthur, age 35, of Silver Spring, Maryland on May 2, 2022, to one year and a day in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for a money laundering conspiracy and for money laundering in connection with a scheme to defraud victim account holders at a credit union. As part of his sentence, Arthur has been ordered to pay $339,000 in restitution.
Silver Spring Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for a Money Laundering Conspiracy Involving High End Vehicles
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2022
News Release: Greenbelt,Maryland U.S. District Judge Paul W. Grimm sentenced Francis Arthur, age 35, of Silver Spring, Maryland on May 2, 2022, to one year and a day in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for a money laundering conspiracy and for money laundering in connection with a scheme to defraud victim account holders at a credit union. As part of his sentence, Arthur has been ordered to pay $339,000 in restitution.
Multi-State Sams Club Theft Ring Defendants Sentenced to Prison
By Homeland Newswire | May 3, 2022
News Release: Sold the Stolen Goods on PayPal, $900k Loss to Sams Club
Bakersfield Resident Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Trafficking Charges
By Homeland Newswire | May 2, 2022
News Release: FRESNO, Calif. David Delgado Gonzalez, 38, of Bakersfield, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
U.S. Secret Service Special Agent Roy Dotson and CARES ACT Team Nominated for Service to America Medal
By Homeland Newswire | May 2, 2022
News Release: The Oscars of Government selected 30 finalists from more than 400 nominations
Dallas, Texas Man Sentenced for Illegally Obtaining Money from Pre-Paid Debit Cards
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 29, 2022
News Release: SHREVEPORT, La.- United StatesAttorney Brandon B. Brown announced thatChukwuma N. Okoye, Jr., 38, of Dallas, Texas, has been sentenced by United States District Judge Donald E. Walter to 46 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for illegally obtaining money using pre-paid debit cards. Okoye was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $2,379,860. He pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to use unauthorized access devices on November 9, 2021.
Kentucky Man Facing Federal Charges for Defrauding Former Evansville Employer
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 28, 2022
News Release: EVANSVILLE On April 21, 2022, a federal grand jury in the Southern District of Indiana returned an indictment charging James H. Cox, 44, of Robards, Kentucky, with ten counts of wire fraud. The indictment was unsealed late yesterday following the defendants arrest.
Providence Resident Admits to Role in Bank Fraud Conspiracy
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 27, 2022
News Release: PROVIDENCE A Providence man appeared in federal court in Providence today and admitted to his role in a conspiracy to defraud banks of up to $550,000, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
South Florida International Firearms Smuggler Sentenced to Almost 20 Years in Federal Prison
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2022
News Release: Miami, Florida A Delray Beach, Florida man who fueled an international firearms smuggling ring with guns he illegally purchased at South Florida gun shows through straw buyers has been sentenced to 200 months in federal prison.
Six Arrested for Trafficking Methamphetamine and Heroin in Bakersfield
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2022
News Release: FRESNO, Calif. Six people were arrested in Kern County today following a year-long investigation of a Bakersfield-based drug trafficking organization that distributed methamphetamine and heroin, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.