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Illinois Victims Get Justice as a Local Man is Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Bank Fraud and Identity Theft

News Release: Washington, D.C. A U.S. Secret Service investigation has led to the conviction and sentencing of a Chicago man who executed a well-planned scheme targeting his neighbors identities.


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Tulsa Man Pleads Guilty to Sending Emails to Newson6 Threatening President Biden

News Release: A Tulsa man pleaded guilty today in federal court for sending threatening emails to KOTV Channel 6 directed at President Joseph Biden, unnamed members of the Congress, and their families, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


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Columbus woman pleads guilty to Social Security fraud

News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio Roxanne Bates, 52, of Columbus, Ohio, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court today to one count of theft of public money, acknowledging that she took her mothers Social Security benefits for almost eight years after her mother died.


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U.S. Secret Service NTAC Shares Violence Prevention Research for Schools

News Release: Highlights need for threat assessment programs based on communication and behaviors


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Three Charged in Fraud Schemes Targeting Home Improvement Retailers

News Release: PROVIDENCE, R.I. Federal arrest warrants were executed today against two individuals on charges they allegedly participated in a large-scale conspiracy to defraud Home Depot stores in at least three New England states. A third person alleged to have taken part in the scheme is being sought by law enforcement.


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Shelby County Couple Pleads Guilty to Selling Stolen Baby Formula Online

News Release: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. A husband and wife pleaded guilty today for selling more than $300,000 in stolen items online, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and United States Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Patrick Davis.


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Chicago Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Bank Fraud and Identity Theft

News Release: PEORIA, Ill. Boyd Egan, of Chicago, Illinois, was sentenced on Aug. 13, 2021, to nine years in federal prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for bank fraud and identity theft. Egan also was ordered to pay $160,954.54 in restitution.


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Bulgarian National Pleads Guilty to ATM Skimming

News Release: BOSTON A Bulgarian national pleaded guilty yesterday in connection with a scheme to create counterfeit ATM cards and to withdraw money from the bank accounts of unsuspecting customers.


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Former Marshall University Student Pleads Guilty to Role in Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. One of eight individuals indicted in April 2021 in connection with a large fraud and money laundering scheme pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering.


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The International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators Awards Secret Service Agents and Task Force Partners for Work Combating Financial Crimes

News Release: Washington, D.C. U.S. Secret Service agents and agency task force of partners have been named in multiple categories of awards as announced by the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators.


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Foreign Exchange Student Coordinator Sentenced to Over 27 Years in Prison

News Release: COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA A Council Bluffs man was sentenced Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, by United States District Court Judge Stephanie M. Rose to 327 months in prison for Coercion and Enticement of minor foreign exchange students. According to court documents, Thomas Donald Boatright, age 52, pleaded guilty to the offenses in February 2021. His prison term will be followed by 10 years of supervised release. Boatright was ordered to pay restitution to the minor victims.



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Council Bluffs Man Sentenced to Prison for Possession of Child Pornography

News Release: COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA A Council Bluffs man was sentenced Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, by United States District Court Judge Stephanie M. Rose to 121 months in prison for Possession of Child Pornography. His term of imprisonment will be followed by 10 years of supervised release. According to court documents, Cody Goodwin Taylor, age 31, of Council Bluffs, pleaded guilty to Possession of Child Pornography in April 2021.


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Birmingham Man Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping

News Release: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. A Birmingham man pleaded guilty todayto kidnapping and collecting ransom money, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona, Federal Bureau of Investigation Johnnie Sharp, Jr., and United States Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Patrick Davis.


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Charleston Hotel Employees Charged in 21-Count Federal Indictment for Wire Fraud

News Release: Charleston, South Carolina ---Acting United States Attorney M. Rhett DeHart stated today that a Federal Grand Jury has returned a 21-count indictment charging Star Barkley, 39, of Ladson, and Audrina Lincoln, 30, of Charleston, for wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.


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New York Man Sentenced to 24 Months in Prison for Role in Identity Theft Conspiracy

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. A Bronx, New York, man was sentenced today to 24 months in prison for his participation in a scheme involving a network of individuals who used stolen payment card information in New Jersey and throughout the United States, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.


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Gaithersburg Man Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering in Connection to Elder Romance Scheme

News Release: Annor and His Co-conspirators Laundered More Than $6,200,000 from Over 200 Victims in the United States and Overseas; Annor Received at least $3,909,396 in Victim Payments.


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Six People Charged with Crimes Related to Fraudulent Loan Scheme

News Release: CONCORD Six individuals have been charged in federal court in New Hampshire with participating in a fraudulent loan scheme, Acting United States Attorney John J. Farley announced today.


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Georgia Woman Who Preyed on South Florida Seniors, Stole More Than $1.4 Million, Sentenced to 145 Months

News Release: Miami, Florida Today, a federal district judge in West Palm Beach sentenced a Georgia woman to 145 months in prison for leading a scam that tricked over 250 elderly South Floridians into turning over their credit cards, debit cards, and related personal identification numbers. The defendant and her co-conspirators used the cards and PINs to steal over $1.4 million.


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Atlanta CEO sentenced to prison for securities fraud

News Release: ATLANTA - Richard J. Randolph, III has been sentenced for securities fraud he committed while CEO of Randolph Acquisitions, Inc.