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Two Florida Brothers Sentenced to Prison for Identity Theft and Credit
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 3, 2019
News Release: Additionally, the court ordered restitution for $54,806 payable to Belk and forfeiture of the proceeds of the offense. United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon stated, Credit card fraud and identity theft crimes can place an enormous mental strain upon victims. Often times, victims are left trying to ...
Mcadoo Man Convicted Of Threatening The President And Others, And Of Stolen Vehicle And Firearms Offenses
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 2, 2019
News Release: According to United States Attorney David J. Freed, the jury deliberated for approximately six hours before finding Christy guilty of all charges.
Georgia man indicted in $6.5+ million dollar online romance scam and business email compromise fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 27, 2019
News Release: Online romance scams and business email compromise frauds have increasingly become the method of choice for transnational fraudsters targeting U.S. residents and companies, said U.S. Attorney Byung J. BJay Pak. In this case, a single victim allegedly lost millions. This is a stark reminder that users of online dating websites should be aware of such scams and exercise extreme caution if asked for money by anyone online or over the phone.
Gang Leader Sentenced for Firearms and Counterfeit Currency Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 26, 2019
News Release: According to court documents, Amaud Brown, aka Moe Gunz, 24, is a convicted felon and self-admitted leader of the Gangster Disciples who used four co-conspirators, including the mother of his child, to straw-purchase at least seven firearms for him. Two days after directing an associate to straw-purchase one of those guns, Brown called that gun store to inquire about purchasing more guns while police officers were at the store investigating the conspiracy.
Member of Hacker Collective Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges of Making Online Threats to Schools and Possessing Child Pornography
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 25, 2019
News Release: Timothy Dalton Vaughn, 21, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, also admitted making false reports of a plane hijacking and conducting computer attacks, as well as possessing child pornography.
Grammy Award-Winning Music Producer Sentenced to 2 Years in Federal Prison for Using Clients Credit Cards for Personal Expenses
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 25, 2019
News Release: Anthony Wade Evans, a.k.a. Devine Evans, 45, of Porter Ranch, was sentenced by United States District Judge R. Gary Klausner, who also ordered him to pay $34,810 in restitution to American Express.
South L.A. Man Sentenced to More Than 8 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Two Armed Robberies of U.S. Postal Service Trucks
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 25, 2019
News Release: Myron Crosby, 28, of Athens, was sentenced by United States District Judge S. James Otero, who also ordered Crosby to pay $110,221 in restitution. Crosby pleaded guilty on August 19 to one count of robbery of United States property.
New York Man Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Identity Theft and Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 21, 2019
News Release: According to court documents, members of the Louisiana Financial Crimes Task Force received information that NICHOLAS and his co-defendant, Terrence Nealy, would be flying to New Orleans from New York on the morning of June 21, 2019. Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office deputies and U.S. Secret Service agents ...
N.Y. Man Sentenced in Rhode Island Based Bank Fraud Conspiracy
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 20, 2019
News Release: Angel L. Morales, 52, of New York, N.Y, previously admitted to the Court that he and others used stolen personal identifying information to open bank accounts as part of a scheme to obtain fraudulent car loans. Once funds from the loans were obtained, Morales deposited the funds into bank accounts he and others opened, quickly withdrawing the money before the bank issuing the loans discovered the fraudulent nature of the transactions.
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Violations of Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud and the Federal Gun Control Act
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 20, 2019
News Release: The Court set sentencing in this matter for March 10, 2020. For Count 1, ARMSTEAD faces a maximum term of imprisonment of thirty (30) years, a maximum $1,000,000 fine, up to five (5) years supervised release following any term of imprisonment, and a $100 special assessment fee. For Count 2, ARMSTEAD ...
Montgomery Woman Receives 77-Month Sentence for Wire Fraud Scheme Involving Alabama Power Bills
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 19, 2019
News Release: According to court records, Bozeman would falsely hold herself out as an Alabama Power employee or a close associate of an employee, and offer to pay the utility bills of individuals in exchange for an amount of cash that was less than they actually owed. Once she received the utility bill information ...
Maryland Man Sentenced to Prison for Credit Card Fraud Offenses
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 15, 2019
News Release: U.S. District Judge John A. Woodcock, Jr., sentenced Bryan Boley, 33, to concurrent sentences of 22 months imprisonment and three years of supervised release on six access-device-fraud charges. He was also ordered to pay a $1000 fine. The amount of restitution he will be ordered to pay to victims will be determined at a later date. He pleaded guilty on May 16, 2019.
Fort Campbell Soldier Convicted of Attempted Online Enticement of a Minor
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 15, 2019
News Release: After deliberating for two hours, following a three-day trial, the jury convicted 27-year old Daniel J. Zulawski of attempted online enticement of a minor.
Antioch Resident Sentenced To More Than 11 Years In Prison For Possession Of Child Pornography
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 15, 2019
News Release: The Honorable Jon S. Tigar, U.S. District Judge, handed down the sentence earlier today.
Former Director of Administration for Local Trade Organization Sentenced for Embezzling Funds
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 14, 2019
News Release: Wendy Long, 49, of Charleston, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for access device fraud. The Court also imposed a three year term of supervised release and ordered Long to pay restitution in the amount of $292,409.37. Long had served as the Director of Administration of the trade organization from ...
Provincetown Man Indicted for Distributing, Receiving and Possessing Child Pornography
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 14, 2019
News Release: Kerry Adams, 59, was indicted on one count each of receipt of child pornography, possession of child pornography and distribution of child pornography. Adams was arrested and charged by criminal complaint in Oct. 17, 2018, and has been in federal custody since that time.
Two Charged in Major Counterfeiting Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 12, 2019
News Release: The 11-count Indictment named Mario Mondesir, age 35, of Elmhurst, NY and Forkpa Howard, age 30, of Philadelphia, PA as defendants.
Russian National Extradited for Running Online Criminal Marketplace
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 12, 2019
News Release: Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Departments Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney G. Zachary Terwilliger for the Eastern District of Virginia, and Special Agent in Charge Matthew S. Miller of the U.S. Secret Services Washington Field Office made the announcement.
Lexington Man Pleads Guilty in Federal Court to Defrauding Dumpster Company
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 12, 2019
News Release: Facts presented to the court showed BRB hired Grisel on Dec. 23, 2013, to be a national dumpster salesperson. He later became an IT manager. As the IT manager, he was responsible for BRBs computer hardware, phone systems and servers, computer systems and servers, proprietary software, and email systems. Most significantly, he was responsible for hiring, managing, tracking, and paying the search engine optimization companies (SEOs) that generated marketing calls for BRB.
Bookkeeper Sentenced To 33 Months in Federal Prison for Stealing More Than Half A Million Dollars from Metairie Architect
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 12, 2019
News Release: Schmidt previously pled guilty to the indictment, which was returned in November of 2018, and which alleged that SCHMIDT stole more than $550,000 from a local architectural firm while employed as a bookkeeper there.