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Federal Jury Finds Man Guilty of Procuring U.S. Citizenship Illegally During Execution of Multi-Million Dollar Covid-19 Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 8, 2023
News Release: MIAMI Following a trial in Fort Lauderdale federal court, a jury has found Joff Stenn Wroy Philossaint, 32, guilty of illegally obtaining his U.S. citizenship by lying about fraud that he committed while his citizenship application was pending.
Tennessee Woman Sentenced to 78 Months for PPP Loan Fraud and Violating Supervised Release
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 7, 2023
News Release: GREENEVILLE, Tenn. On February 6, 2023, Leslie D. Bethea, 30, currently of Surgoinsville, TN, was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison by the Honorable J. Ronnie Greer, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Greeneville.
Bixby Man Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Acquiring Almost $28,000 Worth of Commercial Products from a California Company
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 7, 2023
News Release: A man who attempted to fraudulently acquire more than $92,000 worth of commercial products from a California-based company pleaded guilty in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.
California Man Who Made Lavish Purchases with CARES Act Funds Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 3, 2023
News Release: CONCORD Pierre Rogers, 44, of Irvine, California, was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud, United States Attorney Jane E. Young, William A. Kalb, Special Agent in Charge, Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, Northeast Field Division, and Timothy R. Benitez, Resident Agent in Charge, U.S. Secret Service, announced today.
Kanawha County Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Crimes
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 2, 2023
News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. Karen L. Hodges, also known as Karen Igo, Karen Clay, Karen Richmond, and Karen Gessel, 49, of St. Albans, pleaded guilty today to three counts of securities fraud.
Raytown Man Sentenced to 20 Years for $10 Million Meth Conspiracy and Fraud Scheme That Used Stolen Identities of Johnson County Employees
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 1, 2023
News Release: Convicted in Two Separate Federal Criminal Cases
Grand jury indicts Cincinnati man for COVID relief fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 1, 2023
News Release: Defendant allegedly claimed to run a taxi business during period of incarceration
New Secret Service Research Examines for the First Time Five Years of Mass Violence Data
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 25, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. Today, the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) released, a comprehensive report examining 173 incidents of targeted violence and highlighting the observable commonalities among the attackers.
Maryland Man Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Federal Prison for His Role in a $28 Million Ponzi Scheme Involving 1st Million Dollars Wealth Management Company
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 6, 2023
News Release: To Recruit Investors, the Defendant Falsely Promised Investor Victims that Investing with 1st Million Would Help Them Achieve Personal Wealth and Financial Freedom
Belleville Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and Transportation with Intent to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 5, 2023
News Release: EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. Larry W. Hale, 54 of Belleville, Illinois, was sentenced to 15 years in the Bureau of Prisons in a U.S. District Court on Wednesday for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and Transportation with Intent to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity.
Council Bluffs Man Sentenced to 121 Months in Federal Prison for Child Pornography Offense
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 3, 2023
News Release: COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA James Matthew Hargens, age 37, of Council Bluffs, was sentenced on Dec. 15, 2022, to 121 months in prison following his plea of guilty to Receipt of Child Pornography. Hargens will be required to register as a sex offender and serve five years of supervised release following his release from prison. Hargens was also ordered to pay restitution.
Spring Hill Man Sentenced To 30 Months In Federal Prison For Manufacturing And Aiding In The Passing Of Counterfeit Currency Throughout North Florida
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 29, 2022
News Release: Jacksonville, Florida U.S. District Judge Brian J. Davis has sentenced Derrick Kamran Collins (32, Spring Hill) to 30 months in federal prison for manufacturing counterfeit Federal Reserve notes, aiding and abetting the passing of counterfeit Federal Reserve notes, and possession of counterfeit Federal ...
Four Individuals Indicted and Arrested For Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 27, 2022
News Release: SAN JUAN, P.R. On Dec. 15, 2022, a Federal Grand Jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned four-separate indictments charging four individuals with engaging in fraud to obtain Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) benefits totaling $210,228, ...
FY23 National Defense Authorization Act Authorizes Secret Service to Continue Operation of the National Computer Forensics Institute
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 23, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON - On Dec. 23, 2022, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. This bill formally reauthorizes the United States Secret Service to continue operating the National Computer Forensics Institute (NCFI) for fiscal years 2023 to 2028.
Defendants sentenced for roles in conspiracy to steal account information, money from bank customers
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 22, 2022
News Release: CINCINNATI Four Cincinnatians were sentenced in U.S. District Court for their roles in a conspiracy to steal bank customers information in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
Lockport Man Going to Jail for Threatening to Kill the President, a Judge, his Wife, and a Secret Service Agent
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 22, 2022
News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Jared Marc Brown, 26, of Lockport, NY, who was convicted of making a threat against the president, retaliating against a United States judge, retaliating against a federal law enforcement officer, and mailing three threatening communications, was sentenced to serve 10 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Brenda K. Sannes.
Judge Sends Cocaine Dealer to Prison for Covid-Relief Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 21, 2022
News Release: Grand Rapids man sentenced to 87 months for role in conspiracy to obtain more than $1 million in COVID-19 relief funds.
Pawtucket Man Admits Role in Counterfeit Check Fraud Conspiracy
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 21, 2022
News Release: PROVIDENCE A Pawtucket man admitted to a federal judge on Tuesday that he conspired with others to deposit and cash counterfeit checks created using stolen business and personal banking information, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
Dayton woman admits to stealing identities of local victims
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 19, 2022
News Release: DAYTON, Ohio A Dayton woman pleaded guilty in federal court here today to stealing the identities of several young women in the Dayton area and using those identities to commit various types of fraud.
Nigerian National Sentenced to Prison for Role in Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 19, 2022
News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. Kenneth Emeni, 30, a citizen of Nigeria residing in Martinsburg, was sentenced today to one year and one day in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiracy to commit money laundering. Emeni was also ordered to pay $904,126.96 in restitution.