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Dayton Man Indicted on Terrorism Charge
By Homeland Newswire | May 11, 2017
News Release: DAYTON A federal grand jury returned an indictment today charging Laith Waleed Alebbini, 26, of Dayton, Ohio, with one count of attempting to provide material support and resources to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization. Alebbini allegedly attempted to provide support in the form of personnel, namely himself, to ISIS.
22 Individuals Charged With Conspiracy to Commit Id Theft
By Homeland Newswire | May 11, 2017
News Release: SAN JUAN, P.R On May 9, 2017, a federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned a 49-count superseding indictment charging 22 individuals with conspiracy to commit identity theft, aggravated identity theft, and counterfeit access device, announced United States Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico, Rosa Emilia Rodrguez-Vlez. The United States Secret Service (USSS) and the U.S. Postal Inspectors are conducting the investigation.
Two Men Sentenced in Multi-State Scheme to Fraudulently Obtain New Cell Phones
By Homeland Newswire | May 10, 2017
News Release: BOSTON Two men were sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston in connection with a fraudulent scheme to obtain and re-sell more than $330,000 in new cell phones.
Guinea Man Indicted on Conspiracy to Use Fraudulent Credit Cards and Failure to Appear in Court
By Homeland Newswire | May 10, 2017
News Release: SCRANTON-The United States Attorneys Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Elhadj Barry, age 32, a resident alien originally from Guinea, was indicted on May 9, 2017, by a federal grand jury for conspiracy to use fraudulent credit cards and failure to appear in court.
New Hampshire Man Sentenced for Trafficking Stolen Retail Debit Cards
By Homeland Newswire | May 10, 2017
News Release: BOSTON A New Hampshire man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for trafficking in more than $350,000 in stolen retail gift cards.
Central Ohio Group Charged With Running Identity Theft Ring
By Homeland Newswire | May 10, 2017
News Release: Co-Conspirators Allegedly Fraudulently Used Lines of Store Credit to Buy Merchandise
Fifth Person Sentenced for Scheme to Pass Counterfeit $100 Bills
By Homeland Newswire | May 10, 2017
News Release: MADISON, WIS. Jeffrey M. Anderson, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Parish Barbary-Wheatherby, 21, Madison, Wis., was sentenced today to three years of probation by U.S. District Judge William Conley for his role in passing counterfeit U.S. currency at numerous merchants in southern Wisconsin. Barbary-Wheatherby pleaded guilty to this charge on Jan. 27, 2017.
Counterfeiter Sentenced for Scheme in Southern Missouri, Nevada, California
By Homeland Newswire | May 9, 2017
News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Tom Larson, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a man who lived in his travel trailer was sentenced in federal court today for a counterfeiting scheme that victimized businesses across the United States.
Former Attorney Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Defrauding Clients of More Than $900K
By Homeland Newswire | May 9, 2017
News Release: Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that JOHN OBRIEN, 53, of North Kingstown, R.I., was sentenced yesterday by Chief U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in Bridgeport to 36 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for stealing more than $950,000 from clients of his law practice.
Executive Director of Ocean City, New Jersey, Housing Authority Admits Embezzling Federal Funds
By Homeland Newswire | May 8, 2017
News Release: CAMDEN, N.J. The executive director of the Ocean City, New Jersey, Housing Authority (OCHA) today admitted embezzling federal funds received by authority from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced.
Michigan Residents Plead to Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | May 8, 2017
News Release: BOISE Michigan residents Devin Arthur Searcy, 23, and Juwuan Demilo Gordon, 27, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael Gonzalez announced. Searcy pleaded guilty today and Gordon pleaded guilty on April 24. They were indicted by a federal grand jury in Boise in February 2017.
Secret Service Director Announces Uniformed Division Promotions
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2017
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) Twenty-five members of the Secret Service Uniformed Division
Philadelphia Pair Charged With Counterfeiting
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2017
News Release: Garmonyou Wiles, 31, of Philadelphia, PA, and Michael Barnes, 29, of Camden, NJ, were charged today by Grand Jury Indictment with counterfeiting and narcotics charges announced Acting United States Attorney Louis D. Lappen. Wiles and Barnes were charged with possession and sale of counterfeit currency, ...
New Orleans Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Commit Access Device Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2017
News Release: Acting U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that RYAN CLAVERIE, age 37, of New Orleans, was sentenced today after previously pleading guilty today to conspiracy to commit access device fraud.
Eight Residents of Florida and Missouri Charged in $1.67 Million Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2017
News Release: Eight defendants have been charged in a multi-count indictment, for their participation in an elaborate automobile fraud scheme that netted over $1.67 million.
Peruvian National Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Counterfeit Currency Through Logan Airport
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2017
News Release: BOSTON A Peruvian national pleaded guilty and was sentenced on April 26, 2017, for smuggling counterfeit U.S. currency into the United States.
Former Investment Advisor Who Stole Clients Retirement Savings Guilty On All Counts Of Wire Fraud and Investment Advisor Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 28, 2017
News Release: TRENTON, N.J. A former financial advisor entrusted with advising clients on investments was convicted by a federal jury today 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.
Susan Blaue Pleads Not Guilty to Central Vermont Embezzlement
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2017
News Release: The United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that Susan Blaue, 39, of Woodstock, pleaded not guilty today in United States District Court in Burlington to charges that she stole money from her former employer. Chief U.S. District Judge Christina Reiss released Blaue on conditions pending trial.
Georgia Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 25, 2017
News Release: ERIE, Pa. - A resident of Alpharetta, Georgia, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of bank fraud, Acting United States Attorney Soo C. Song announced today.
Michigan Man Sentenced to More Than Two Years in Prison for Operating Multi-Million Dollar Internet Ponzi Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 25, 2017
News Release: Co-Conspirator Previously Sentenced to Prison for Her Role in the Scheme