DHS Creates Fake University, Arrests 21 for Visa Fraud
Since 2002, Department of Homeland Security agents operated a fake university in New Jersey to catch individuals conspiring to commit visa fraud.
Defense Contractors to Pay $8 Million in Defective Countermeasure Flares Settlement
The U.S. Justice Department announced an $8 million settlement with two defense contractors over allegations of selling defective infrared countermeasure flares to the U.S. Army thereby violating the False Claims Act.
U.S. Marshals Arrest 8,000 Fugitives in National Operation
From Feb. 1 to March 11, the U.S. Marshals Service arrested more than 8,000 gang members, sex offenders, and other violent criminals in what they named Operation Violence Reduction12.
Russian Banker Falls for FBI Trap, Pleads Guilty to Spy Charges
In what sounds like the plotline for a Cold War-era movie, 41-year-old Evgeny Buryakov pleaded guilty Friday to conspiring to act in the United States as an unregistered intelligence agent of the Russian Federation.
Feds Indict Bundy, 18 Others over 2014 Ranch Standoff
Last week, a federal grand jury expanded an indictment originally filed against Cliven Bundy, bringing the total number of defendants to 19.
Cyberstalker Gets 10 Years in Prison
Cyberstalking is a serious crime that comes with a serious sentence. 31-year-old Tallahassee, Florida resident, Michael Daniel Rubens, earned himself 10 years in prison for stalking several women online over the past three years and hacking into their social media accounts where he posted pornographic images of them.
Former U.S. Postal Worker Stole Identities, Gets 5 Years in Prison
A former U.S. Postal Service employee was sentenced to prison Wednesday for her involvement in a $1.5 million stolen identity refund fraud conspiracy.
Two Men Get 15 Years in Prison for Torturing Gay Black Man
Two Texas men were each sentenced to 15 years in federal prison Wednesday after being convicted of brutal hate crimes against a gay African-American man in Corpus Christi, TX.
FBI Busts Super Bowl Sex Trafficking Ring
Thanks to a team effort from FBI and local law enforcement, 129 adults in all were picked up or cited for prostitution and 85 clients were arrested in the weeks leading up to, and during, the Super Bowl week.
Former Fed Admits Attempted Cyberattack on Nuclear Scientists
A former federal nuclear scientist pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of attempted unauthorized access and intentional damage to a protected computer when he attempted to infect the computers of almost a hundred federal employees who had access to nuclear materials and weapons.
Multiple Arrested, One Dead as Oregon Standoff Enters Next Phase
The standoff between anti-government activists calling themselves “Citizens for Constitutional Freedom” who took over an unoccupied federal building in rural Oregon nearly a month ago has taken a new turn.
Two Virginia Men Accused of Alleged Plan to Join ISIS
Two Virginia men were arrested and charged for criminal activity related to joining ISIS, the FBI announced Saturday.
Top Nursing Home Therapy Provider to Pay $125 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
The Justice Department announced that contract therapy providers RehabCare Group Inc., RehabCare Group East Inc. and their parent, Kindred Healthcare Inc., will pay $125 million to resolve a government lawsuit alleging False Claims Act violations.
ICE Leads Raids, Deportations of Central Americans Who Entered Country Illegally
Declaring that “we must enforce the law” while acknowledging “there are many who loudly condemn our enforcement efforts as far too harsh, while there will be others who say these actions don’t go far enough” earlier this week Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson announced enforcement actions being taken against persons who entered the country illegally.
'Pharma Bro' Arrested on Securities Fraud Charges
Martin Shkreli, the pharmaceutical executive who became a public sensation earlier this year for significantly raising drug prices, has been arrested by the FBI on charges of securities and wire fraud based on prior work at a hedge fund.
International Operation Takes Down 37,000 Counterfeit Sites
In an effort to crackdown on IP theft, counterfeit goods, and online piracy, law enforcement seized more than 37,000 websites.
Five Charged in $600 Million California Hospital Fraud Cases
The former chief financial officer, two doctors, and two others have been charged in a series of related cases for their involvement in a long-running health care fraud scheme in Southern California.
Jared Fogle to Spend 15 Years in Federal Prison
A guilty plea got ex-Subway spokesman Jared Fogle 15 years and eight months in federal prison, according to the Associated Press. Fogle’s attorneys argued his sexual addiction was brought on by his famous weight loss.
3 Charged for Largest Theft of Consumer Data From U.S. Financial Institution in History
Two Israelis and an American have been charged for multiple crimes in a case involving massive network intrusions at U.S. financial institutions, U.S. brokerage firms, major news publications, and other companies.
8 Years for Former LA Sheriff’s Dept. Sergeant for Beating Jail Visitor
This week, a former sergeant with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD), who was previously found guilty of federal civil rights offenses, was sentenced to 96 months in federal prison.