Department Of Justice Eastern District Of Michigan
Recent News About Department Of Justice Eastern District Of Michigan
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A Metro Detroit surgeon has been sentenced for submitting over $7 million in fraudulent Medicare claims between 2019 and 2023. Authorities say he must serve one year in prison plus pay restitution as part of ongoing efforts against healthcare fraud.
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An Owosso man received a seven-year federal prison sentence after pleading guilty to plotting a hate-motivated mass shooting targeting minority groups. Authorities say strong interagency cooperation disrupted the plan before anyone was harmed.
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A Southfield man has pled guilty after running a large-scale fake ID operation that led to over $500,000 in fraud losses involving real people's identities. Authorities say he faces up to 15 years behind bars for his role in producing false documents used for pandemic-related scams.
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Tauheed Salik Wilder pleaded guilty to wire fraud after causing $1.9 million in losses through false unemployment claims and PPP loan applications across multiple states including Michigan and California. Authorities say this case demonstrates ongoing efforts against pandemic-related financial crimes.
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A Venezuelan national has pleaded guilty in Detroit federal court for conspiring with Tren de Aragua in an attempted ATM theft last year. Authorities say this case underscores risks posed by transnational criminal organizations operating inside U.S. borders.
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A West Bloomfield man has been charged with wire fraud and money laundering related to over $5 million in alleged PPP loan fraud. Federal officials say this marks an early result from President Trump's Task Force to Eliminate Fraud.
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Omar R. Pouncy has pleaded guilty to suborning perjury after attempting to undermine judicial proceedings related to previous convictions for carjacking and robbery in Genesee County. Authorities say he paid a witness $10,000 for false testimony during a federal habeas proceeding before being caught through evidence found by corrections staff.
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A Guatemalan national has pleaded guilty in Detroit federal court for illegally returning to the United States after deportation and failing to register as a sex offender following prior convictions involving attempts at child exploitation.
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A former substitute teacher has pleaded guilty to exploiting minors by soliciting explicit images online. Authorities say Timothy Higle faces at least fifteen years in federal prison following his admission.
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Rabih Hamdan has pleaded guilty to running a scheme that defrauded Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers out of $1.9 million over five years. Authorities say his pharmacy submitted false claims for drugs not dispensed or medically necessary.
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A Canton man has pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting a minor and transporting child pornography. Authorities say evidence was found during a search at his residence after tips from law enforcement. Sentencing is set for August.
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An Albanian national has been sentenced to 25 years for leading an international cocaine smuggling ring involving thousands of kilograms shipped across continents. Authorities say coordinated law enforcement efforts disrupted sophisticated operations using ships and planned underwater drones.
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A Capac physician has been sentenced to fifteen years in federal prison for distributing thousands of images depicting child sexual abuse after pleading guilty in Detroit federal court. Authorities say Robert Glapinski admitted his actions during an investigation that uncovered over two thousand illegal images.
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Team Rehabilitation Services has agreed to pay nearly $5 million after being accused of submitting false claims related to physical therapy services billed under federal health care programs between 2018 and 2024. The company cooperated with investigators following discovery of improper billing practices.
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A Russian man has been sentenced for running a botnet used in ransomware attacks against dozens of U.S businesses, resulting in millions lost through extortion payments. Authorities say this case demonstrates ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to combat international cybercrime.
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A Detroit woman has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after orchestrating a decade-long scheme involving over $2.5 million in fraudulent federal student aid claims through Wayne County Community College applications on behalf of others without intent to study there.
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A metro Detroit man has been arrested on charges including sex trafficking of a minor following an undercover operation by federal authorities. Officials say evidence was found linking him with online ads involving minors as well as creation of abusive material.
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A Mexican national faces new charges after returning illegally just six weeks post-removal from America following an earlier arrest in Michigan; authorities highlight efforts under Operation Take Back America.
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The Department of Justice has unsealed a civil case seeking forfeiture of over $14.9 million tied to an international drug money laundering scheme. Authorities say this action targets cartel finances through Operation Take Back America.
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A Venezuelan national has been charged with assaulting a federal agent during an attempted arrest in Detroit after allegedly seizing an officer's firearm while resisting detention. Authorities say both agents involved sustained injuries but have been released from hospital care.