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Sixth Defendant Admits to Role in Bank Fraud Conspiracy
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 11, 2022
News Release: PROVIDENCE, R.I. A Haverhill, MA, man today became the sixth defendant to admit his role in a wide-ranging scheme to defraud financial institutions in several states of more than $2.4 million dollars by obtaining and attempting to obtain car loans with the use of stolen personal identifying information of others and fraudulent documents, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
Huntington Woman Pleads Guilty to Role in Nigerian Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 11, 2022
News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. -- A Huntington woman pleaded guilty today in connection with her role as a money mule in a Nigerian fraud scheme that scammed money from individuals, many of whom were elderly.
Nigerian National Pleads Guilty to Role in Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 11, 2022
News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. A Nigerian national who was indicted in April 2021 in connection with a large fraud and money laundering scheme pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Inmate Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Prison on Assault Charge
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 11, 2022
News Release: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. A federal judge today sentenced a federal inmate on an assault charge, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and U.S. Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Patrick Davis.
Geneseo Man Pleads Guilty to Sexually Exploiting Five Minors
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 6, 2022
News Release: ROCK ISLAND, Ill. A Geneseo, Illinois, man, Tristan Blank, 24, of the 0-100 block of Tulip Court, pleaded guilty today to five counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Sentencing for Blank has been scheduled for May 12, 2022, at the U.S. Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa.
Covington Woman Admits to Using Fake Investment Scheme to Commit Wire Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 5, 2022
News Release: NEW ORLEANS,LOUISIANA U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced thatRITCHEL MOREHEAD, age 40, a resident of Covington, Louisiana, was convicted of wire fraud in connection with a fake investment scheme.
Man Indicted for Making and Spending Counterfeit Bills
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 5, 2022
News Release: WICHITA, KAN. A federal grand jury in Wichita, Kansas, returned an indictment charging a Kansas man with two counts of possession of counterfeit obligations, one count of possession and uttering of counterfeit obligations, and one count of manufacture of counterfeit obligations.
Helena man admits bank fraud in scheme for $1 million in COVID-19 relief loans
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 5, 2022
News Release: GREAT FALLS A Helena man admitted to crimes today stemming from a scheme to defraud a bank of more than $1 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and to using the funds instead for his personal benefit, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said today.
Multiple Individuals Sentenced to Federal Prison for a Money Laundering Conspiracy
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 5, 2022
News Release: Miami, Florida Two Miami residents, Reinier Gonzalez Caballero age 39, and Alexeis Napoles Manresa, age 37, were each sentenced yesterday to 51 months in federal prison for their role in a money laundering conspiracy. The two co-defendants were convicted of money laundering after a jury trial in September 2021.
Business Owner Sentenced for Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 5, 2022
News Release: Construction Firms Received $346 Million for Contracts Set Aside for Veterans, Minorities
Shreveport Businessman Sentenced on Wire Fraud Charge
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 4, 2022
News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. United States Attorney Brandon B. Brownannounced thatDavid D. DeBerardinis, 60, of Shreveport, Louisiana, was sentenced today by Chief United States District Judge S. Maurice Hicks, Jr. to 15 years in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for committing wire fraud and defrauding ...
South Florida Man Charged with Covid-19 Relief Fraud, Buying Lamborghini, Rolex, and Louis Vuitton with Loan Money
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 29, 2021
News Release: Miami, Florida A Florida man charged with fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) made his first appearance today in federal magistrate court in Ft. Lauderdale.
South Carolina Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Child Pornography Charge
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 27, 2021
News Release: DAVENPORT, Iowa An Aiken, South Carolina man, Travis Lee McKie, age 41, was sentenced on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, by United States District Court Chief Judge John A. Jarvey to 325 months in prison for Production of Child Pornography. McKie was ordered to serve 10 years of supervised release to follow his prison term and pay $100 to the Crime Victims Fund.
Iowa man sentenced to 27 years for production of child pornography following Secret Service investigation
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 23, 2021
News Release: PEORIA, Ill. Michael E. Shell, 52, of Melrose, Iowa, was sentenced on Dec. 21, 2021, to to 27 years in prison, to be followed by 10 years of supervised release, for production of child pornography. Shell must also register as a sex offender once he is released.
U.S. Secret Service Names National Pandemic Fraud Recovery Coordinator to Bolster Fight Against Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 21, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Secret Service has named Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAIC) Roy Dotson of the Jacksonville field office as the National Pandemic Fraud Recovery Coordinator. In this role, ASAIC Dotson will coordinate efforts across multiple ongoing Secret Service investigations into the fraudulent use of COVID-19 relief applications, with potential fraudulent activity nearing $100 billion*.
Meriden Woman Admits Embezzling More Than $400K
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 21, 2021
News Release: Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that CRYSTAL KLATT, 36, of Meriden, waived her right to be indicted and pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven to one count of wire fraud stemming from an embezzlement scheme.
Danville Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Charges from Virginia, North Carolina
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 20, 2021
News Release: Charges Stem from Embezzlement from URW Credit Union i n Virginia, Cocaine Distribution in N.C.
Serial Fraudster Pleads Guilty
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 17, 2021
News Release: Executed Two Separate Fraud Schemes with Losses Totaling More than $1 Million
Tampa Woman Sentenced To 15 Months In Federal Prison For Embezzling Over $900,000 From Her Employer
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 17, 2021
News Release: Tampa, Florida U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington has sentenced Alicia Sheri Morgan (43, Tampa) to 15 months in federal prison for conspiracy to embezzle $906,109 from her employer. The Court also ordered Morgan to forfeit $373,126, which is traceable to proceeds of the offense.
Oregon Dentist Faces Federal Charges for Stealing Nearly $8 Million in COVID-Relief Program Funds
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 15, 2021
News Release: PORTLAND, Ore.A federal criminal complaint was unsealed today charging an Oregon dentist with fraudulently converting to his personal use nearly $8 million in loans intended to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.