Department Of Justice Eastern District Of Michigan
Recent News About Department Of Justice Eastern District Of Michigan
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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.
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West Bloomfield residents Peter Valente and Angela Toma have been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud involving more than $2.6 million in pandemic relief loans, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr.
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A New Boston woman has been arrested by the FBI for her alleged involvement in a fraud scheme related to child modeling events, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr.
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A Dearborn Heights resident has been sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison for his involvement in multiple fraud schemes that resulted in losses totaling $1.2 million, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Jerome F....
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A pharmacist and business owner from Dearborn Heights, Michigan, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud in a scheme that resulted in more than $3 million in losses to Medicare, Medicaid, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
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Garber Management Group, Inc., a company affiliated with the Garber Automotive Group in Michigan, has agreed to pay $1,513,281 to settle allegations that it made false statements to obtain a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan for which it was...
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A resident of West Bloomfield was sentenced to federal prison for his involvement in a scheme that defrauded multiple states’ unemployment insurance programs, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr.
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A former Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent has pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr.
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A man from Center Line, Michigan, has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for making threats against Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and shareholders of DTE Energy Corporation.
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A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Michigan has returned a superseding indictment against Kathleen Klein, also known as Prophetess, for her alleged involvement in a forced labor conspiracy linked to the Kingdom of God Global Church...
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Eight people have been sentenced for their roles in a $7.7 million fraud scheme that targeted the Small Business Administration (SBA) and multiple state unemployment programs during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an announcement from United...
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Four individuals have pleaded guilty to their roles in a $63 million mail theft and check fraud conspiracy, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr.
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A Commerce Township resident, Joshua Stilman, 37, pleaded guilty to a charge of cyberstalking in federal court, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon.
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Vincent “Vito” Galicia, a 37-year-old Flint resident, was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm offenses, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr.