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News Release: Vehicles Allegedly Financed Tied to Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

New York Man Admits Role in Stolen Identity Refund Fraud Scheme

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. A Bronx, New York, man today admitted his role in an extensive scheme to obtain money through fraudulently obtained refund checks issued by the U.S. Treasury, Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced.

Rochester Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Counterfeit Coins

News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y.- Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today Timothy Meacham, 32, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty to selling counterfeit coins before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 15 years prison and a $250,000 fine.

Secret Service Arrests Michael Arega at White House for Making Felony Threats

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) Today at approximately 2:55 p.m., the Secret Service Protective Intelligence Division was notified to be on the lookout (BOLO) for Michael Arega, who reportedly traveled to Washington D.C. for the purpose of killing all white police at the White House.

Washington D.C. Man Arrested for Making Bomb Threat

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) Today at approximately 9:24 a.m., a male subject approached a U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division Officer on patrol along the north side of Pennsylvania Avenue near Lafayette Park. The individual stated that he had "dropped explosives" in the area.

Member of the Felony Lane Gang Sentenced in $1 Million Bank Fraud Conspiracy

News Release: Defendants Allegedly Traveled From Florida to Maryland to Commit the Fraud

Woman Sentenced for $6 Million Mystery Shopper Fraud Scheme

News Release: NEWPORT NEWS, Va. A Houston, Texas, woman was sentenced today to nearly 15 years in prison for her role in a $6 million fraud scheme involving "Mystery Shoppers."

Serial Fraudster Sentenced to 61 Months in Prison for Latest Round of Scams Aimed at Internet and Shipping Businesses

News Release: Used Internet Payment Processors for Modern-Day Check Kiting Scheme

Local Businessman Convicted of Credit Card Fraud and ID Theft

By Homeland Newswire | Nov 2, 2017

News Release: CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas The owner of American Auto Pros in Corpus Christi has admitted he used numerous credit card accounts belonging to others in order to obtain things of value without authorization, announced Acting United States Attorney Abe Martinez. Antonio Arteaga, 38, of Corpus Christi, pleaded guilty to one count of credit card fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft.

Florida Man Sentenced to Over Three Years for Credit Card Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft

By Homeland Newswire | Nov 1, 2017

News Release: Portland, Maine: United States Attorney Halsey B. Frank announced that Yaisder Herrera Gargallo, 24, of Miami, Florida, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court by Chief Judge Nancy Torresen to 40 months in prison and three years of supervised release for conspiracy to commit access device fraud and aggravated identity theft. He pleaded guilty on June 19, 2017.

Shelby County Duo Agree to Plead to Conspiracy to Operate Pawn Shop Fencing Ring

By Homeland Newswire | Oct 31, 2017

News Release: BIRMINGHAM The U.S. Attorneys Office today charged two Shelby County residents with conspiring to operate a large-scale pawnshop fencing ring, announced U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town and U.S. Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Michael Williams.

Three Sentenced for Roles in Conspiracy Involving Fraudulent Bank Cards

By Homeland Newswire | Oct 27, 2017

News Release: DALLAS Today, U.S. District Judge Sidney A. Fitzwater sentenced three defendants for their roles in a conspiracy involving fraudulent purchases in North Texas using counterfeit bank cards, announced U.S. Attorney John Parker of the Northern District of Texas.

Tujunga Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Identity Theft and Bank Fraud

By Homeland Newswire | Oct 27, 2017

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. Karapet Damaryan, 66, of Tujunga, CA, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Garland E. Burrell, Jr. to three years in prison for aggravated identity theft and bank fraud, United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.

Anderson Man Pleads Guilty to Manufacturing Counterfeit Currency in Upstate Conspiracy

By Homeland Newswire | Oct 27, 2017

News Release: Anderson, South Carolina---- United States Attorney Beth Drake stated that Kenneth Bearden, age 49, of Anderson, South Carolina, entered a guilty plea in federal court in Anderson to Manufacturing Counterfeit Federal Reserve Notes, in violation of Title 18 U.S.C. 471, and Conspiracy to Pass Counterfeit ...

New Orleans Man Charged With Embezzling Over $437,000 From Local Employer

News Release: Acting U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that WAYNE SONIAT, age 61, of New Orleans, was charged in a two-count Bill of Information with wire fraud and making false statements on federal income tax returns.

Memphis Man Sentenced to 57 Months in Scheme to Defraud Financial Institutions

News Release: Memphis, TN A Memphis man has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for committing bank fraud against financial institutions in the Memphis area. D. Michael Dunavant, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, announced the sentence today.

Former Investment Advisor Who Stole Clients Retirement Savings Sentenced to 37 Months for Wire Fraud and Investment Advisor Fraud

News Release: TRENTON, N.J. A former financial advisor entrusted with advising clients on investments was sentenced today to 37 months in prison for defrauding his client, a former factory worker, out of his retirement savings and using the funds for his own benefit, Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced.

Katie Stygles Pleads Not Guilty to Defrauding Bradford Employer