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ATM Fraud Duo Sentenced To 48 Months In Prison For Conspiracy, Bank Fraud, And Aggravated Identity Theft
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 24, 2021
News Release: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA Isaleb Anofils, 32, of Vero Beach, Florida, and Donyell Garland, 32, of Tallahassee, Florida, were each sentenced on Friday and last month, respectively, to 48 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud, multiple counts of bank fraud, and aggravated ...
Dallas County Man Sentenced for East Texas Bank Fraud Conspiracy
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 24, 2021
News Release: SHERMAN, Texas A Wylie man has been sentenced to prison for federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei today.
U.S. Secret Service Employee Trevon Jenifer to Compete in Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 23, 2021
News Release: TOKYO - U.S. Secret Service Personnel Security Specialist Trevon Jenifer of the Security Management Division (SMD) is going for gold this summer as a member of the 2020 U.S. Paralympic men's wheelchair basketball team. The 16th Summer Paralympic Games will take place in Tokyo from August 24 through September 5, 2021.
Ridgeland Woman Pleads Guilty to Unemployment Insurance Benefits Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 20, 2021
News Release: Jackson, Miss. A Ridgeland woman pleaded guilty to theft of government funds involving unemployment insurance benefits fraud, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and U.S. Secret Service Resident Agent in Charge Shawn Wolfe.
Illinois Victims Get Justice as a Local Man is Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Bank Fraud and Identity Theft
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 20, 2021
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.
Tulsa Man Pleads Guilty to Sending Emails to Newson6 Threatening President Biden
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 19, 2021
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.
Columbus woman pleads guilty to Social Security fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 18, 2021
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.
U.S. Secret Service NTAC Shares Violence Prevention Research for Schools
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 18, 2021
News Release: Highlights need for threat assessment programs based on communication and behaviors
Three Charged in Fraud Schemes Targeting Home Improvement Retailers
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 18, 2021
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.
Shelby County Couple Pleads Guilty to Selling Stolen Baby Formula Online
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 17, 2021
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.
Chicago Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Bank Fraud and Identity Theft
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 17, 2021
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.
Bulgarian National Pleads Guilty to ATM Skimming
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 17, 2021
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.
Former Marshall University Student Pleads Guilty to Role in Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 17, 2021
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.
The International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators Awards Secret Service Agents and Task Force Partners for Work Combating Financial Crimes
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 17, 2021
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.
Foreign Exchange Student Coordinator Sentenced to Over 27 Years in Prison
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 16, 2021
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.
New Jersey Man Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Embezzling Money from Law Firm
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 16, 2021
News Release: Defendant Also Must Pay $425,000 in Forfeiture
Council Bluffs Man Sentenced to Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 16, 2021
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.
Birmingham Man Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 12, 2021
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.
Charleston Hotel Employees Charged in 21-Count Federal Indictment for Wire Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 12, 2021
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.
New York Man Sentenced to 24 Months in Prison for Role in Identity Theft Conspiracy
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 10, 2021
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.