Legal

Oklahoma Man Admits to Wire Fraud Scheme Targeting RED - Regional Economic Development Partnership

An Oklahoma man has admitted to wire fraud for his role in a scheme that targeted the Ohio Valley Industrial & Business Development Corporation, doing business as the Regional Economic Development Par...

2026-07-14

Sewickley Woman Pleads Guilty to Seven Counts of Bank Fraud

2026-07-14

Florida Man Sentenced to 32 Months in Federal Prison for Defrauding Zelle Users

2026-07-14

Parma Man Sentenced to Prison for Fraud Conspiracy that Targeted the Elderly

A Cuyahoga County man was sentenced to prison for his role in romance fraud schemes that targeted the elderly throughout Northern Ohio and elsewhere.

2026-07-14

Chester County Man Sentenced to Over Three Years in Prison for Possessing Unregistered Explosive Devices

2026-07-14

Delco Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Second Child Pornography Conviction

2026-07-14

Butte woman sentenced to 11 years in prison for trafficking meth

A Butte woman who was pulled over with 27 pounds of meth in her car was sentenced today to 11 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release.

2026-07-14

Massachusetts Man Convicted of Violating U.S. Sanctions Against Iran

A Massachusetts man was convicted yesterday in federal court in Boston following a 14-day jury trial for charges related to a scheme to illegally export sophisticated electronic components from the Un...

2026-07-14

Harvey Man Charged for Possession of Materials Involving the Sexual Exploitation of Minors

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA– U.S. Attorney David I. Courcelle announced today thatMICHAEL CUSIMANO(“CUSIMANO”),age 59, of Harvey, Louisiana, was charged by bill of information on July 9, 2026, with Possess...

2026-07-14

Medical Device Company to Pay Over $550,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

BOSTON – Tactile Systems Technology (Tactile) hasagreed to pay$550,959 to resolve allegations that it submitted false claims to Medicare seeking reimbursement for medically unnecessary pneumatic compr...

2026-07-14

Tennessee Woman Sentenced to Prison for Fraud Scheme Involving $1.4 Million of Fake Property Deeds

2026-07-14

Former executive director of Hinesville Housing Authority indicted for defrauding housing agency

The former executive director of the Hinesville Housing Authority (HHA) and another individual have been indicted on multiple counts of Wire Fraud and Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud.

2026-07-14

Sharon Resident Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Armed Cocaine Trafficking

2026-07-14

Court Orders Continued Access for USDA to Inspect Iowa Dog Breeder’s Facility Following Seizure of 32 Dogs

Last week, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa issued a preliminary injunction against Wuanita Swedlund, a dog breeder, based on claims that she has repeatedly failed to grant De...

2026-07-14

Ghanaian National Extradited to U.S. to Face Accusations of Using Romance Fraud Schemes to Take $8+ Million from Elderly Victims

A 31-year-old Ghanaian National was extradited from the Republic of Ghana to face charges that involve defrauding more than 80 elderly victims out of more than $8 million.

2026-07-14

Three Russian Nationals and Two Companies Indicted for International Cybercrimes Resulting in More Than $62M in Victim Losses

An indictment was unsealed today in the Northern District of Ohio charging three Russian nationals and two related “bulletproof hosting” companies for their roles in cybercrimes against U.S. victims, ...

2026-07-14

Pharmacy Owner and Technician Sentenced for Falsifying Audit Documents and Submitting Fraudulent Claims

The owner of a pharmacy and a pharmacy technician were sentenced today for their roles in a scheme that involved submitting fraudulent claims and materially false documents to health care benefit prog...

2026-07-14

Suspected gang member arrested for possessing a machinegun

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Lorenzo Harris, 20, of Buffalo, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with illegal possession of a machinegun, which carries a maximum...

2026-07-14

Correctional center employees admit to depriving inmate of civil rights

A Correctional Officer and Correctional Lieutenant employed at Lawrence Correctional Center appeared in federal court Tuesday to admit to conspiring to deprive a restrained inmate of civil rights.

2026-07-14

Rikers Island Correction Officer Sentenced To 15 Months In Prison For Making False Statements To Obtain Workers' Compensation Benefits Following Use-Of-Force Incidents

United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced that TODD FAUSTIN, a former correction officer at Rikers Island, was sentenced today to 15 months in prison by U.S....

2026-07-14