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Serial Con Artist Charged With Embezzlement Scheme

News Release: Audrey Strauss, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Kathy A. Michalko, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of the United States Secret Service (USSS), and New York Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Dermot Shea, announced the arrest today of TRACII SHOW-HUTSONA ...


Two Indicted for Fraud Scheme Targeting El Dorado County Victim

News Release: New Jersey Residents Allegedly Instructed Victim to Transfer Money Using Bitcoin


3 North Korean Military Hackers Indicted in Wide-Ranging Scheme to Commit Cyberattacks and Financial Crimes Across the Globe

News Release: Indictment Expands 2018 Case that Detailed Attack on Sony Pictures and Creation of WannaCry Ransomware by Adding 2 New Defendants and Recent Schemes to Steal Money and Cryptocurrency from Banks and Businesses


Chicago Man Sentenced To Nine Months Imprisonment For Passing Counterfeit Currency At Harrisburg Area Stores

News Release: HARRISBURG The United States Attorneys Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Anthony Derrell Manuel, age 32, of Chicago, Illinois, was sentenced on Feb. 16, 2021, to 9 months imprisonment followed by one year of supervised release by United States District Court Judge Christopher C. Conner, for passing $1,700 in counterfeit United States currency.


Career Criminal Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Credit Card Fraud and Identity Theft Offenses

News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that STEVEN A. FINKLER, also known as Andrew Finkler, 56, last residing inNew Haven, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill to 96 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for credit card fraud and identity theft offenses.


U.S. Attorneys Office Honors 14 Individuals For Outstanding Contributions To Public Safety In 2020

News Release: Harrisburg Acting U.S. Attorney Bruce D. Brandler recently honored 14 members of law enforcement for their outstanding contributions to public safety in 2020. These awards are made each year to a select group of individuals who perform in an exceptional manner and who make significant contributions to our Offices efforts to promote public safety.


Secret Service Hosts Cyber Incident Response Simulation

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today the Secret Service hosted a virtual Cyber Incident Response Simulation for financial services, real estate, retail and hospitality executives who trained on mitigation strategies during a simulated business email compromise (BEC) attack. Business email compromise is a sophisticated ...


Brits arrested for SIM swapping attacks on U.S. celebs

News Release: Well-known sports stars, musicians and influencers targeted


Secret Service Assistant Director Michael DAmbrosio Named a Finalist for the 2019 Frank B. Rowlett Award

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today the United States Secret Service announced Assistant Director (AD) Michael DAmbrosio was named a finalist for the 2019 Frank B. Rowlett award for Individual Achievement. The Frank B. Rowlett Trophy for Individual Achievement is awarded to the individual, within a U.S. Government organization, ...


Brooklyn Attorney Charged With Defrauding Real Estate Investors

News Release: Defendant Allegedly Misappropriated At Least $4 Million From His Victims


U.S. Secret Service Releases Arrest Data Following the 59th Presidential Inauguration

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) The U.S. Secret Service has released the following comprehensive arrest data from Jan. 13 to Jan. 20 following the 59th Presidential Inauguration.


U.S. Secret Service Announces Conclusion of National Special Security Event

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) Today the U.S. Secret Service announced the conclusion of the 67th National Special Security Event, the 59th Presidential Inauguration, effective 12:00 p.m.


Public Safety and Law Enforcement Agencies Stand Up National Special Security Event Virtual Joint Information Center for the 59th Presidential Inauguration

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) On Friday, Jan. 15, public information offices from across government representing numerous public safety and law enforcement entities at the federal, state and local levels began full virtual staffing of the National Special Security Event Joint Information Center (NSSE JIC) in support of the 59th Presidential Inauguration. In 2018, the Secretary of Homeland Security designated the Presidential Inauguration as a recurring NSSE.


2021 Presidential Inaugural Subcommittees Announce Joint Transportation Plan

News Release: This information is accurate as of Jan. 19 at 1:30 p.m.


Owner of Bitcoin Exchange Sentenced to Prison for Money Laundering

News Release: A Bulgarian national who was convicted by a federal jury for his role in a transnational and multimillion-dollar scheme to defraud American victims was sentenced today to 121 months in prison.


Statement from the U.S. Secret Service on Inauguration Security

News Release: The inauguration of the President of the United States is a foundational element of our democracy. The safety and security of all those participating in the 59th Presidential Inauguration is of the utmost importance.


Russian Hacker Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Involvement in Massive Network Intrusions at U.S. Financial Institutions, Brokerage Firms, a Major News Publication, and Other Companies

News Release: Audrey Strauss, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that ANDREI TYURIN, a/k/a Andrei Tiurin, was sentenced in Manhattan federal court to 144 months in prison for computer intrusion, wire fraud, bank fraud, and illegal online gambling offenses in connection ...


New Bedford Woman Charged with Embezzling Nearly $600,000 from Employer

News Release: BOSTON The former bookkeeper of a New Bedford-based seafood company has been charged and has agreed to plead guilty in connection with embezzling nearly $600,000 from her employer.


Former Marine Corps Reserve Official Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy to Commit Bribery for Facilitating Over $1,900,000 in Defense Contracts

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA United States Attorney Peter G. Strasser announces that ERIK MARTIN, aged 48, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, to a Bill of Information charging him with Conspiracy to Commit Bribery, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 371 and 201(b)(2). MARTIN ...


Tampa Man Charged With Possession Of Credit Card Manufacturing Equipment And Producing Counterfeit Credit Cards

News Release: Jacksonville, Florida United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announces the return of an indictment charging Eugene Stephan Cole (30, Tampa) with possession of credit card manufacturing equipment and producing counterfeit credit cards. If convicted on both counts, Cole faces a maximum penalty of 25 ...