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Waterloo woman sentenced for defrauding banks out of nearly $250K

A woman from Waterloo, Iowa, has been sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for her involvement in a check fraud scheme that resulted in nearly $250,000 being stolen from three financial institutions.


NFIB releases guide to help small businesses navigate credit card chargebacks

The NFIB Small Business Legal Center has released a new Credit Card Chargeback Guide aimed at helping small businesses handle and prevent disputes related to chargebacks.


FTC takes action against Gravy Analytics over unlawful sale of sensitive location data

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated action against Gravy Analytics Inc. and its subsidiary Venntel Inc. for allegedly selling sensitive location data without user consent.


NATO leaders discuss military aid for Ukraine amid rising Russian tensions

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met to discuss key issues concerning the alliance.


Texas women charged with mortgage fraud involving over $8 million

Three women from Texas face federal charges related to a mortgage fraud scheme, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs.


Construction shifts towards low-density suburbs amid affordability challenges

More residential construction is taking place in low-density suburbs and outlying areas due to factors affecting housing affordability, such as a lack of buildable lots, higher home building costs, and a shortage of construction workers.


Arizona man sentenced for leading drug trafficking operation

Heriberto Lopez-Landeros, a 44-year-old resident of Avondale, Arizona, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison.


Celsius founder pleads guilty to fraud and market manipulation

Alexander Mashinsky, the founder and former CEO of Celsius Network LLC, has pled guilty to charges of commodities fraud and securities fraud.


Customs officers seize over $3 million in narcotics at Texas border crossings

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry recently intercepted narcotics valued at over $3 million in two separate incidents.


Pittsford woman pleads guilty to fraud in check-kiting scheme

Katherine Mott-Formicola, a resident of Pittsford, New York, has entered a guilty plea in a federal court to charges of financial institution fraud and money laundering.


San Fernando Valley man admits guilt in $5.9 million Ponzi scheme

A man from San Fernando Valley has agreed to plead guilty to a federal felony charge for orchestrating a Ponzi scheme that defrauded clients, including elderly church parishioners, out of more than $5.9 million.


Florida man admits role in multi-million dollar Medicare fraud scheme

A Florida physician assistant has admitted guilt in a federal court for his involvement in a $7.3 million Medicare fraud scheme, as announced by U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young.


US-Ukraine sign MOU enhancing energy resilience amid Russian aggression

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met to sign a memorandum of understanding aimed at bolstering Ukraine's energy resilience.


USA unveils pavilion plans for Expo 2025 Osaka

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell, alongside Japanese Ambassador to the United States Shigeo Yamada, held a press briefing to discuss the USA Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka.


New York man's inflight disruption leads to guilty plea

A New York man, James Tyqwon Ford, 31, has pled guilty to interference with a flight crew following an incident that forced a flight diversion.


Cruise agrees to $500K fine for false report on autonomous vehicle crash

Cruise LLC, a San Francisco-based autonomous vehicle company, has agreed to resolve a criminal charge in federal court.


Boswell man pleads guilty to federal drug and firearm charges

Joe Clay Harris, a 39-year-old resident of Boswell, Oklahoma, has pled guilty to federal charges related to drugs and firearms.


Federal Bureau reports unexpected death of defendant Michael J. Miske

On December 1, 2024, the Federal Bureau of Prisons reported that Michael J. Miske was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead.


California man charged with exporting arms to North Korea

Shenghua Wen, a 41-year-old resident of Ontario, California, was arrested on charges of exporting firearms, ammunition, and military items to North Korea.


Former Columbus officer sentenced for drug trafficking conspiracy

A former Columbus police officer has been sentenced to 65 months in prison for his involvement in drug trafficking.