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Nigerian man sentenced for identity theft and tax refund fraud

Seattle – A Nigerian man, Onomen Uduebor, also known as Onomen Onohi, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for his involvement in a scheme to steal identities and claim tax refunds.


Health care fraud enforcement leads to charges against 324 defendants

United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr. announced significant developments in a nationwide crackdown on health care fraud and illegal drug distribution schemes.


Lockport man sentenced for involvement in global sex trafficking network

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Richard Greer, a 58-year-old resident of Lockport, New York, has been sentenced to 78 months in prison followed by 25 years of supervised release.


Dallas residents sentenced for distributing over $600k worth of fentanyl

Two Dallas residents have been sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison for their involvement in distributing more than $600,000 worth of fentanyl.


Boozman and Thompson urge reforms after FY24 SNAP error rate report

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman and U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson have addressed concerns regarding the FY 2024 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)...


Foley man sentenced for firearm possession linked to shooting

A Foley man has been sentenced to 85 months in prison for possessing a firearm connected to a shooting incident.


Senator Cantwell criticizes GOP's AI regulation freeze and spectrum auction proposal

In a recent Senate floor speech, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) expressed her concerns over provisions in the Republican reconciliation bill led by Committee-Chair Senator Cruz.


Three charged in alleged $28M healthcare fraud involving West Tennessee pharmacy

Today, Interim United States Attorney Joseph C. Murphy, Jr. announced criminal charges against three individuals in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud the Federal Employees’ Compensation Fund (FECA).


Senator Cantwell criticizes proposed five-year AI regulation moratorium

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell has voiced her opposition to a proposed amendment by Senators Cruz and Blackburn, which aims to impose a five-year moratorium on states' ability to regulate artificial intelligence (AI).


Orange County man charged with aiding multimillion-dollar Medi-Cal fraud scheme

An Orange County man, Paul Richard Randall, 66, has been charged with aiding and abetting health care fraud.


North Koreans charged for stealing nearly $1 million via crypto fraud

Four North Korean nationals have been indicted in a case involving the theft and laundering of nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency.


East Conemaugh man sentenced to over a decade for drug trafficking

A man from East Conemaugh, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 11.5 years in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking and unlawful firearm possession.


Blackburn-Cruz AI moratorium faces mounting opposition amid legislative debate

As the debate over the Blackburn-Cruz AI moratorium amendment intensifies, Senator Cantwell has filed an amendment to remove the provision from the Republican budget reconciliation bill.


Mexican national indicted for immigration and firearm offenses in Texas

A Mexican national residing illegally in Rains County, Texas, has been federally indicted for immigration and firearm violations.


Federal agencies host sessions to address drug price reduction through competition

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in collaboration with the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Commerce, will host a series of listening sessions aimed at reducing prescription drug...


David Metcalf appointed as U.S. Attorney for Eastern District of Pennsylvania

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has appointed David Metcalf as the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.


NFU president urges comprehensive approach to Senate reconciliation bill

National Farmers Union President Rob Larew has expressed concerns regarding the Senate reconciliation bill, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive farm bill.


Mexican national indicted for illegal reentry into US

A Mexican national residing illegally in Mount Pleasant, Texas, has been charged with federal violations.


Yoga leader sentenced for multi-year tax evasion scheme

Gregory Gumucio, the former leader of the yoga business Yoga to the People (YTTP), has been sentenced to four years in prison for his involvement in a tax evasion conspiracy from 2012 to 2020. U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton announced that Gumucio, who...


Bensalem woman charged in Medicaid fraud causing $1.1 million loss

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced criminal charges against Hemal Patel, a resident of Bensalem, Pennsylvania.