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Latonia Man Sentenced to 40 Months for Identification Document Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 26, 2019
News Release: Jesse Bryant, 37, pleaded guilty to the charges in June 2019. According to his plea agreement, at the time the identification documents were discovered in the vehicle that Bryant was driving, law enforcement also discovered stolen credit cards and equipment used to make or alter stolen identification documents.
Raleigh County Woman Indicted on Multiple Counts of Wire Fraud, Bank Fraud, Bankruptcy Fraud and Money Laundering
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 26, 2019
News Release: A 26-count indictment alleging wire fraud, bank fraud, money laundering, aggravated identity theft and bankruptcy fraud, said United States Attorney Mike Stuart. All indictments are serious and this is a serious matter. Ms. Cochran pretended to be a government contractor, intentionally misled investors ...
Greenwich Man Sentenced to Prison for Operating Investment Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 25, 2019
News Release: According to court documents and statements made in court, Pollak owned a Norwalk-based company that organized trade shows and expositions throughout the U.S. In mid-2013, Pollak induced an acquaintance to invest money in a new business venture that was supposed to organize similar expositions in Ukraine.
Florida and Georgia Health Care Fraud Law Enforcement Action Results in Charges against 67 Individuals
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 25, 2019
News Release: Those charged included physicians as well as other medical and business professionals. In addition, in the state of Florida, 16 defendants, including one licensed mental health professionals, have been charged with defrauding the Medicaid program out of over $1.2 million. Floridas Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) investigated these cases.
Operators Of U.S. Coin Bullion, LLC To Plead Guilty To More Than $7 Million In Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 24, 2019
News Release: According to court documents, the Espositos operated U.S. Coin Bullion, a local Orlando company formed in 2012. From 2014 to July 2019, the Espositos engaged in a conspiracy to defraud U.S. Coin Bullions customers. Instead of using the customers funds to purchase precious metals as had been promised, ...
Calhoun County Woman Charged with Embezzlement from Former Employer
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 24, 2019
News Release: The U.S. Attorneys Office filed a one-count information in U.S. District Court, charging ANGELA CHEATWOOD, 41, with a wire fraud scheme.
North Carolina Woman Who Embezzled More Than $130K from Connecticut Company Sentenced to Prison
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 23, 2019
News Release: According to court documents and statements made in court, Kurus formerly resided in Connecticut and was employed as the accounting manager for a company based in Stratford. Between approximately October 2014 and June 2017, Kurus used the companys financial accounting software to transfer customer credits to at least six personal debit card accounts, and then used the money for personal expenditures. Through this scheme, she stole $133,870.55.
Milwaukee Financial Advisor Sentenced to 30 Months in Federal Prison for Fraud Scheme that Targeted Elderly Victims
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 23, 2019
News Release: The prison sentence will be followed by three years of supervised release. Kubiak also will be required to make restitution in the amount of $379,977 to the six victims named in the indictment.
Russian Hacker Pleads Guilty For Involvement In Massive Network Intrusions At U.S. Financial Institutions, Brokerage Firms, A Major News Publication, And Other Companies
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 23, 2019
News Release: These hacks included one of the largest thefts of customer data from a U.S. financial institution in history. TYURIN is charged with committing these crimes with Gery Shalon, a/k/a Garri Shalelashvili, a/k/a Gabriel, a/k/a Gabi, a/k/a Phillipe Mousset, a/k/a Christopher Engeham; Joshua Samuel Aaron, ...
Secret Service Prepares for the 74th United Nations General Assembly
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 20, 2019
News Release: The security measures will be in place to ensure the safety of all citizens of New York City, as well as the 193 visiting dignitaries. The U.S. Secret Service is working closely with our federal, state and local partners to ensure safety and security while minimizing unnecessary impact on local transportation.
Massive Takedown Targets East County Drug Trafficking Networks
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 19, 2019
News Release: Eighty-Five Defendants Charged for Distributing Methamphetamine, Heroin, and Fentanyl
New Britain Woman Admits Role in Counterfeit Check Bank Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 19, 2019
News Release: According to court documents and statements made in court, between approximately December 2017 and December 2018, Perez and others obtained access to bank accounts in the name of other individuals, deposited counterfeit checks into those accounts, and withdrew money from the accounts before the banks ...
Georgia Man Sentenced To Four Years For Credit Card Fraud And Identity Theft At Resort And Theme Parks
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 19, 2019
News Release: The court also ordered Gatlin to forfeit the computer and credit card encoder he had used to commit the offense and, to pay $7,184.24 in restitution to his victims. Gatlin had pleaded guilty on June 17, 2019.
Fraud and Identity Theft Conspiracy Ringleader Pleads Guilty
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 19, 2019
News Release: Appearing before U.S. District Court Judge John J. McConnell, Jr., Octavio Andres Difo-Castro, 28, of Brooklyn, New York, admitted that he employed several individuals who, at his direction, opened bank accounts and applied for and received financing for automobiles, clothing, and electronic devices using fraudulent drivers licenses, Social Security numbers, and other documents he created with stolen information he purchased on the Dark Web.
Leader of Nationwide Fraud Scheme Sentenced to 60 Months
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 18, 2019
News Release: Defendants responsible for over 100 fraudulent purchases in more than a dozen states
Former Fontana City Treasurer Sentenced for Embezzlement
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 16, 2019
News Release: Deborah Sell, 56, Fontana, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of filing a false tax return. In her plea, she admitted she used her position as treasurer to steal money from the city. She issued city checks to pay her personal expenses, withdrew cash using a city debit card for personal expenses, and deposited cash payments received from customers into her personal account.
"Serial Fraudster" Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Bank Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 16, 2019
News Release: At sentencing, on Sept. 13, 2019, the government requested a sentence above the range prescribed by the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines. Chief U.S. District Judge Sara Darrow agreed noting that Hampton is a serial liar, a serial thief, and a serial fraudster, and that Hamptons criminal record and the manner ...
Tennessee and Alabama Women Sentenced for Bank and Mail Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 12, 2019
News Release: Smith and Youse were each sentenced to 60 months probation with 6 months of home confinement. Smith was ordered to pay $40,000 in restitution and Youse was ordered to pay $55,000 in restitution.
Secret Service Celebrates the Opening of the New Maloney Canine Training Facility
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 12, 2019
News Release: I am confident that this facility, with its various upgrades and improvements, will enhance the capabilities of our canine programs for years to come, said U.S. Secret Service Director James Murray.
Five Men Charged with Identity Theft
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 12, 2019
News Release: The following individuals have each been charged with aggravated identity theft and false representation of a Social Security number