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Four individuals were arrested in Foley, Alabama, on charges related to a lottery scam.
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Ohio men convicted for roles in major narcotics distribution ring
A federal jury in Columbus, Ohio, has convicted two men for their involvement in a narcotics distribution network.
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Minnesota man sentenced for role in fatal cocaine distribution conspiracy
A man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, has been sentenced to over 16 years in federal prison for his role in a cocaine distribution conspiracy that led to the death of a young woman in Dubuque.
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Former SSA worker pleads guilty over interstate prostitution inducement
A former employee of the Social Security Administration (SSA) has pleaded guilty to charges related to an attempt to induce a beneficiary into prostitution.
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Former housing director sentenced for embezzlement
The former executive director of the Whitefish Housing Authority has been sentenced for embezzling funds from the organization.
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Retired officer sent to federal prison for obstructing justice in Guam
John T. Mantanona, a retired police officer, has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for obstructing justice.
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Texas man pleads guilty in wire fraud conspiracy targeting Chickasaw Nation
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has reported that Nnamdi Felix Udeagha, a 39-year-old resident of Humble, Texas, has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
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Sacramento residents indicted on drug trafficking and firearms charges
A federal grand jury has issued a 15-count indictment against several Sacramento residents, charging them with drug trafficking and firearms offenses.
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Customs broker admits guilt in multimillion-dollar fraud scheme
A customs broker from Corona, Frank Seung Noah, has admitted to defrauding clients out of more than $5 million and evading over $1 million in taxes.
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St. Charles man sentenced for possessing child pornography; ordered restitution
U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig has sentenced a St. Charles, Missouri man to 72 months in prison for crimes related to child pornography.
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Mexican nationals charged with theft from freight train in Mojave Desert
Two Mexican nationals have been charged with stealing cargo from a freight train in the Mojave Desert, according to an announcement by the Justice Department.
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Mobile man sentenced for role in Darrin Southall's drug operation
A Mobile man, Marvin McCaine, was sentenced in federal court for his involvement in Darrin Southall's drug trafficking organization.
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Thibodaux woman pleads guilty to misprision of felony related to drug trafficking
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Tammy Thompson, a 56-year-old resident of Thibodaux, Louisiana, has pled guilty to misprision of a felony before U.S. District Judge Brandon Long on February 4, 2025.
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Four plead guilty in $250M fraud exploiting child nutrition program
Four individuals have admitted guilt in connection to a $250 million fraud scheme involving the misuse of federal child nutrition funds during the COVID-19 pandemic, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick.
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Boston gang member pleads guilty to drug conspiracy charges
A Boston gang member has pleaded guilty to drug conspiracy charges in federal court.
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Illegal reentry charges filed against three felons by Minneapolis authorities
Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick has announced indictments against three individuals on charges of illegal reentry into the United States after being previously convicted of serious felonies.
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Extradited distributors plead guilty in ANOM device racketeering conspiracy
Alexander Dmitrienko of Finland has become the last of eight defendants extradited so far to plead guilty in a global conspiracy case involving ANOM encrypted communication devices.
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Indiana man receives 20-year sentence for $37 million cryptocurrency theft
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced the sentencing of Evan Frederick Light, a 22-year-old from Lebanon, Indiana. U.S. Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange sentenced Light to 20 years in federal prison for his involvement in conspiracies...
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Canadian man charged with enticing minor and distributing child abuse material
A Canadian national, James Hjelmeland, 30, has been indicted in Orlando, Florida.
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Justice Department resolves discrimination case involving Air Force reservist
A federal judge in Oklahoma City has approved an agreement between the Justice Department and Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) to address allegations of discrimination against Air Force Reserve Staff Sergeant Michael J. McCullough under the...
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