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Moments in History: Poison for Profit: The Philadelphia Arsenic Murder Cases
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 22, 2017
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - In August 1938, a routine Secret Service counterfeiting investigation led to the discovery of one of the largest mass murder enterprises ever conducted in the United States. Agent Stanley Phillips worked undercover to meet with Herman Petrillo, a food distributor and insurance man ...
Statement by U.S. Secret Service Director Randolph Tex Alles
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 21, 2017
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) "I am extremely proud of the hard work performed by the men and women of the Secret Service. Their devotion to duty is unparalleled in federal law enforcement.
Rochester Man Arrested for Selling Counterfeit Coins
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 21, 2017
News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y.- Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Timothy Meacham, 32, of Rochester, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with fraudulently selling counterfeit coins. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 15 years prison and a $250,000 fine.
Indictment: Child Pornography Found on Employees Company Phone
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 16, 2017
News Release: KANSAS CITY, KAN. - A federal grand jury returned an indictment today charging a Kansas City, Kan., man with producing child pornography, U.S. Attorney Tom Beall said.
Central Falls Residents Indicted in Alleged Fraud, Stolen ID Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 16, 2017
News Release: Stolen identities alleged to have been used to gain tens of thousand of dollars in credit for purchases of goods and services in RI and MA
Two Men Indicted for Credit Card Fraud and Identity Theft After Traffic Stop in Brecksville
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 16, 2017
News Release: Two foreign nationals arrested in Brecksville after a traffic stop were indicted in federal court for having more than 370 stolen credit card account numbers and related information, said David A. Sierleja, Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio.
Three Cuban Nationals Charged With Access Device Fraud, Aggravated Identity Theft, and Conspiracy
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 11, 2017
News Release: Acting U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced the Indictment of three Cuban nationals, charging them all with conspiracy to commit access device fraud, and two defendants with access device fraud and aggravated identity theft.
2 Defendants Plead Guilty, 2 More Arrested In $15 Million Oil Investment Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 11, 2017
News Release: SAVANNAH, GA A federal indictment was unsealed yesterday charging Richard Paul Underwood, 65, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Colin P. Purcell, 56, of Simpsonville, Kentucky, with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud in connection with a $15 million oil investment Ponzi scheme. Both Defendants were arrested by Special Agents of the United States Secret Service.
Marc Henry Johnson Sentenced for Helping Drug Dealer Cover Up Role in Womans Cocaine Overdose
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 11, 2017
News Release: Joon H. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that MARC HENRY JOHNSON was sentenced today to one year and one day in prison for helping cover up a drug dealers narcotics offense by moving a womans body out of a Manhattan apartment where she had suffered ...
Pittsburgh Man Charged with Passing Fake $100 Bills at North Hills Target Store
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 11, 2017
News Release: PITTSBURGH A resident of Pittsburgh has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of passing and uttering counterfeit money, Acting United States Attorney Soo C. Song announced today.
Secret Service Director Announces New Leadership Appointments
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 10, 2017
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - United States Secret Service Director Randolph D. "Tex" Alles has announced the appointment of 10 veteran agents to the position of Special Agent in Charge of local Secret Service Field Offices in Cleveland, Charlotte, Columbia, Detroit, Minneapolis, San Diego, Denver, Little Rock, Kansas City, and San Francisco.
Former Tennessee Alhambra Office Manager Sentenced to Serve Two Years in Federal Prison for Embezzlement From Organization
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 10, 2017
News Release: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. On August 9, 2017, Belinda A. Phillips, 58, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, was sentenced by the Honorable Curtis L. Collier, Senior U.S. District Judge, to serve 24 months in federal prison for embezzlement from the Alhambra Shrine (Alhambra) in Chattanooga. Upon her release from prison, U.S. Probation will supervise her for three years. Phillips was also ordered to pay $120,000 in restitution.
Dorchester Man Pleads Guilty to Role in $4 Million Bank Fraud Conspiracy
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 10, 2017
News Release: BOSTON A Dorchester man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston in connection with a $4 million bank fraud scheme.
Former Presidio Title C.F.O. Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing Over $367K From Company
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 10, 2017
News Release: In San Antonio this afternoon, a federal judge sentenced Joseph P. Karpowicz, 48-year-old former Chief Financial Officer for Presidio Title (Presidio), to 30 months in federal prison for stealing over $367,000 from the San Antonio real estate title company announced United States Attorney Richard L. Durbin, Jr.
Two More Members of ATM Skimming Conspiracy Targeting Multiple New Jersey Bank Locations Plead Guilty
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 10, 2017
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. Two members of a scheme that used secret card-reading devices and pinhole cameras on PNC and Bank of America ATMs to steal at least $428,581 pleaded guilty today in Newark federal court, Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced.
Louisville Couple Guilty Of Wire Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 9, 2017
News Release: Embezzled Over $550,000.00 from Iceland Sports Complex
Track and Field Athlete Sentenced to 75 Months for Stolen Identity Tax Refund Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 4, 2017
News Release: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA Teona N. Rodgers, 28, of Tampa, was sentenced today, after being convicted on May 3 of theft of government funds, possession of 15 or more unauthorized access devices, use of unauthorized access devices, aggravated identity theft, and false claims. Rodgers was sentenced to 75 months ...
Developer Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Defrauding Investors Seeking Permanent Residency Under Federal Immigration Program
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 4, 2017
News Release: Submitted Falsified Documents and Diverted Money for his Personal Benefit
Miami Man Charged With Bank Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 4, 2017
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Ernesto Alvarez Santos, 20, of Miami, Florida, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud before Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a $1,000,000 fine.
Former New Hampshire Investment Banker Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Client of $2 Million
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 3, 2017
News Release: CONCORD, N.H. - Acting United States Attorney John J. Farley announced that Karl Edward Hahn, 44, of Manchester, Connecticut and formerly of New Castle, New Hampshire pleaded guilty on Tuesday to participating in a wire fraud scheme that defrauded a victim of approximately $2 million.