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By F. E. Simons | Mar 20, 2026
A former Houston-area professor pleaded guilty to orchestrating an extensive student financial aid fraud scheme using stolen identities over five years. The scam caused significant losses both for individual victims' credit records and federal funds.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 20, 2026
A Texas business owner has pleaded guilty to bid rigging involving over $1.6 million in Air Force healthcare projects at Moody Air Force Base. Federal officials say such schemes harm taxpayers and service members while vowing continued enforcement against procurement fraud.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 20, 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported new arrests involving individuals convicted of serious crimes. The agency said these actions are part of efforts to prioritize public safety.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026
Trinity Antonetty has pleaded guilty in Boston federal court for her role in a multi-state bank fraud scheme involving fraudulent cashier’s checks and shell companies. The case forms part of an ongoing investigation that has already led to several other charges.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 19, 2026
Five people have been sentenced to nearly 120 years combined for running a violent sex trafficking ring led by Kimani Jones in Alabama. The sentences include significant prison time and restitution payments for abusing multiple women and girls over several years.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026
U.S., Canadian, and German authorities have disrupted four major IoT botnets responsible for record-breaking global DDoS attacks infecting millions of devices worldwide. Officials say international cooperation was key in dismantling criminal infrastructure used by cybercriminals targeting individuals and organizations across multiple countries.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 19, 2026
Federal authorities have indicted seven men following an investigation into gun violence in Helena-West Helena. The operation involved multiple agencies targeting illegal firearms possession and drug trafficking offenses.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 19, 2026
A Dallas man received a 20-year federal prison sentence for his involvement in a major methamphetamine trafficking operation in North Texas. Authorities say Esteban Castillo conspired with others to distribute large amounts of illegal drugs as part of an international network.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 19, 2026
Chief Michael W. Banks shared updates on significant methamphetamine seizures made by Tucson Sector Border Patrol teams in Arizona between March 17 and March 19, 2026.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 19, 2026
A New Castle man has been sentenced to more than six years in federal prison for drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession. Authorities say he participated in a conspiracy distributing fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine while illegally possessing a shotgun as a convicted felon.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 19, 2026
Chairman Mike Bost and Representative Jack Bergman announced their support for $112 million in new grants for veteran mental health programs. The funding will expand community-based services through the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026
Billy Gene Pinson has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to producing child sexual abuse material involving multiple young victims in Moses Lake. Authorities say his conviction follows an extensive joint investigation by local police and federal agencies.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 19, 2026
Jose Raul Maita, an Ecuadorian national previously deported twice from the United States after multiple convictions including sexual abuse, has been charged with illegal reentry according to federal authorities on Mar. 19. If convicted, he faces up to twenty years imprisonment.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026
Christopher Furman, a Pittsburgh attorney, has been indicted on charges of wire fraud and money laundering related to over $1.3 million allegedly taken from a local preservation society he led as board president. Authorities say he transferred funds into his own account before using them for cryptocurrency transactions.
By R. C. Jamison | Mar 19, 2026
The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution honoring American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women's leadership during Women’s History Month. Senators Brian Schatz and Lisa Murkowski led the effort to recognize these women's significant contributions across various fields.
By R. C. Jamison | Mar 19, 2026
Senator Edward J. Markey held a virtual briefing with former New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin about tariff tax refunds for small businesses after a Supreme Court ruling struck down certain tariffs. They discussed ongoing legal efforts and urged an automatic refund process instead of requiring burdensome paperwork from affected companies.
By R. C. Jamison | Mar 19, 2026
Senator Dick Durbin criticized Republican-backed voting legislation during a Senate speech on March 19. He argued new requirements could prevent millions from registering while citing rare instances of illegal voting. The debate reflects wider concerns about access and fairness in U.S. elections.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026
A Mississippi man has been ordered to pay over $31 million after being found liable for orchestrating a kickback scheme targeting federal healthcare programs. The judgment follows an investigation into illegal patient referrals involving TRICARE beneficiaries.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026
Mario Lisandro Flores Moradel has pleaded guilty for his role in a major payroll fraud scheme that cost the U.S government over $38 million between 2015 and 2022. Authorities say he used shell companies for illegal payments within Florida's construction industry.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 19, 2026
Federal authorities arrested eleven people accused of using stolen identities from elderly victims in a scheme targeting real estate loans worth millions in Los Angeles. Officials say both homeowners and lenders suffered losses due to fraudulent activity involving fabricated documents.
