Former DEA Agent Convicted of Conspiracy, Conversion of Property
A former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) special agent and a former DEA task force officer were convicted Tuesday by a federal jury in New
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Youth Soccer Association Treasurer Admits Stealing $100,000
A Beaver County resident pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of wire fraud, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today
NFL Player Charged in $24 Million COVID-Relief Fraud Scheme
A National Football League (NFL) player has been charged for his alleged participation in a scheme to file fraudulent loan applications seeking more
Herbalife Nutrition to Pay Over $122 Million
Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. (Herbalife), a U.S.-based publicly traded global nutrition company, has agreed to pay total penalties of more than $122
California Man Charged with COVID-19 Relief Fraud
A California man was arrested today and charged with fraudulently seeking over $8.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, announced
Taxpayers Warned of Scams With COVID-19 Economic Payment Checks
Federal authorities are cautioning taxpayers that criminals could steal economic impact payments through various means of deception, announced U.S.
Lake Worth Businessman Pleads Guilty to Evading Taxes
A Lake Worth, Florida, businessman pleaded guilty today to tax evasion and willful failure to file a Report of Foreign Bank or Financial Account,
Defendant Convicted in Stanford International Bank $7 Billion Fraud Scheme
The former chief of Antigua’s Financial Services Regulatory Commission (FSRC) has pleaded guilty for his role in connection with the Stanford
Former UVA Football Player Sentenced for $10 Million Fraud
A former University of Virginia football player was sentenced today to 40 years in prison for a $10 million investment fraud scheme and a separate
Ponzi Scheme on University of Georgia’s Campus
A former University of Georgia undergraduate student pleaded guilty today for his role in a $1 million Ponzi scheme that targeted investors, including
Second Parent Sentenced to Prison in College Admissions Scandal
A California businessman became the second parent to be sentenced to prison today in connection with his involvement in the college admissions case
Cupertino Man Convicted Of Embezzling More Than $7.5 Million In Funds
A federal jury convicted Jonathan Chang of four counts of wire fraud and three counts of money laundering, announced United States Attorney David L.
CEO of Las Vegas Investment Company Sentenced
The former president and CEO of MRI International Inc. (MRI), a purported investment company and medical collections business located in Las Vegas,
Six Men Charged in Five-Year High-Yield Investment Fraud Scheme
Six men were charged in an indictment unsealed today for their alleged participation in a five-year high-yield investment fraud scheme according a
Former CFO at Publicly Traded Company Charged with $245 Million Securities Fraud
The former chief financial officer (CFO) of Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. (Roadrunner), a publicly traded transportation and trucking company
New York Man Charged with Cryptocurrency Scheme
The founder and principal operator of My Big Coin Pay Inc. (My Big Coin), a purported cryptocurrency and virtual payment services company
Biodiesel Fuel Company Sentenced for 45,000 Gallons of Wastewater
The Department of Justice has announced that yesterday, an Elizabeth, New Jersey, biodiesel fuel company was sentenced for discharging more than
Two Men Convicted for Multi-Million Dollar Investment Fraud Scheme
The Department of Justice has announced that a federal jury in Charlotte, North Carolina found two men guilty yesterday for their roles in a five-year
Miami-Area Woman Sentenced For $4.65 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
Miami-Area Woman Sentenced For $4.65 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme A Miami, Florida-area woman was sentenced to 78 months in prison to be followed by
Congressional Staffer Sentenced to Prison for Election Crimes Scheme
Congressional Staffer Sentenced to Prison for Election Crimes Scheme The Department of Justice issued a press release today stating that a former
FTC Charges Executive Whose Company Owns New York Knicks & New York Rangers
FTC Charges Executive Whose Company Owns New York Knicks & New York Rangers The Federal Trade Commission has announced in a press release that
Drug Maker Actelion Agrees to Pay $360 Million to Resolve False Claims Act
Drug Maker Actelion Agrees to Pay $360 Million to Resolve False Claims Act The Department of Justice announced in a press release that Pharmaceutical
Business Partner of U.S. Military Contractor Sentenced to Prison
Former Business Partner of U.S. Military Contractor Sentenced to Prison for Bribery Scheme The Department of Justice announced in a press release
Dallas Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty In Tax Scheme
Dallas Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty In Federal Tax Return Scheme The U.S. Department of Justice announced today in a press release that a Dallas, Texas
Houston Texas Man Convicted Of Tax Crimes
Houston Texas Man Convicted Of Tax Crimes & Money Laundering The U.S. Department of Justice announced today in a press release that a Houston,
Wells Fargo Executives Leave Amid Scandal
Wells Fargo Executives Leave Amid Legal Scandal Two top executives at Wells Fargo & Co. have been asked by the bank to go on leave and step back
Doctor Convicted in $8.9 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
Doctor Convicted in $8.9 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme The Department Of Justice announced that a federal jury found a physician guilty
Maryland and Texas Men Indicted for Alleged $364 Million Ponzi Scheme
Maryland and Texas Men Indicted for Alleged $364 Million Ponzi Scheme—One of the Largest Ever Charged in Maryland Scheme Believed to Have Over 400
Pain Management Physician Sentenced to 8 Years in Federal Prison
Pain Management Physician Sentenced to 8 Years in Federal Prison The U.S. Attorneys Office of The District of Maryland announced that Chief U.S.
Executive of $50 Million Mail Fraud Scheme Sentenced To Federal Prison
Executive of $50 Million Mail Fraud Scheme Sentenced To Federal Prison The U.S. Attorneys Office of The District of Maryland announced that Chief
Real Estate Investor Pleads Guilty to Bid Rigging
Real Estate Investor Pleads Guilty to Bid Rigging The Department of Justice announced that a Real estate investor Christopher Graeve pleaded guilty
Los Angeles Man Guilty Of Not Reporting Offshore Israeli Accounts
Los Angeles Man Guilty Of Not Reporting Offshore Israeli Accounts The Department of Justice announced in a press release that a Los Angeles man
Oil Executive Sentenced To Prison In Bribery Scandal
Oil Executive Sentenced To Prison In Bribery Scandal The Department of Justice in a press release announced that an Oil Executive was sentenced to
Wells Fargo Agrees to Pay $2.09 Billion Penalty
Wells Fargo Agrees to Pay $2.09 Billion Penalty for Allegedly Misrepresenting Quality of Loans Used in Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities The