U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland
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Ali Habou Maman has been indicted by a federal grand jury for his alleged role in an online romance scam targeting victims for financial gain. Prosecutors say he used fake identities and fraudulent business documents as part of the scheme originating from Frederick, Maryland.
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Anthony McNair has been sentenced in federal court for drug trafficking and unlawful possession of firearms following his arrest during a traffic stop in Suitland, Maryland. Authorities say he will serve more than thirteen years in prison after being found with drugs containing fentanyl and ammunition while already having several felony convictions.
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James Appel has been indicted for allegedly embezzling funds from political campaigns and organizations in Maryland according to federal authorities announced Mar. 30. The charges include wire fraud and money laundering involving over $200,000 misappropriated through various financial maneuvers.
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A Lexington Park man has been sentenced to federal prison after being found with multiple firearms despite being a convicted felon. Authorities uncovered dozens of weapons along with gun-manufacturing equipment during their investigation.
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A Brooklyn Park man has been sentenced to over six years in federal prison for illegally possessing firearms as a convicted felon following multiple searches that uncovered weapons and drugs. Authorities say the investigation began after he posted videos online showing himself with guns.
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Vanessa Yalixa Munoz-Baque has pled guilty to illegally re-entering the United States after being deported last year. She was discovered by authorities following an arrest related to a violent crime charge in Maryland.
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Maryland announced new prosecutions linked to Operation Take Back America targeting illegal immigration offenses. Several individuals face charges ranging from assaulting officers to illegal re-entry after previous removals.
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A Maryland OB/GYN physician has agreed on Mar. 26 to pay over half a million dollars following allegations she participated in a scheme involving fraudulent prescriptions billed through federal health programs. Authorities say such actions undermine trust in Medicare and TRICARE while costing taxpayers.
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Erik Lee Madison has pled guilty in federal court after exploiting minors online while associated with an extremist group called '764.' Authorities say he targeted young victims through coercion involving explicit content and threats. Sentencing is set for June.
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James Junior Aliyu has been sentenced to federal prison for his part in a multi-million dollar wire fraud scheme targeting Americans through business email compromise tactics. The sentencing underscores ongoing concerns about international cybercrime operations.
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A Texas woman received a 25-year federal prison sentence for conspiring to sexually abuse a child abroad, according to Maryland's U.S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes on Mar. 23. The case involved offenses committed while living in Veracruz, Mexico, and was prosecuted under Project Safe Childhood.
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Edgar David Vasquez-Garcia has been sentenced to federal prison for illegally re-entering the United States after deportation. Authorities say he previously entered through Mexico before being removed in Texas and later returning to Maryland where he faced additional charges.
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A Jamaican national has been sentenced to over three years in federal prison for leading a lottery fraud scheme that defrauded elderly victims out of millions across the United States. Authorities say Tavoy Farquharson must also pay nearly $4 million in restitution after conspiring with others between October 2020 and January 2024.
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A Silver Spring man from Togo was sentenced on Mar. 20 for his role in a multi-million dollar money laundering scheme involving business email compromise frauds and identity theft targeting victims nationwide.
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CVR Management has agreed to pay $4 million following allegations it billed federal programs for unnecessary vein treatments. The settlement resolves claims brought under whistleblower provisions but does not determine liability.
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The Justice Department has seized four internet domains allegedly operated by Iran's intelligence ministry in efforts targeting journalists, dissidents, Israelis, and others through hacking campaigns. Officials say these actions are part of broader attempts at disrupting transnational repression schemes using online platforms.
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Dominique Collins of Virginia has pleaded guilty to tampering with evidence after helping her boyfriend attempt to delete an email account linked to a SNAP benefits fraud case. Both face sentencing later this year following federal investigations.
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A Navy Lieutenant Commander has been sentenced to over three years in prison for cyberstalking his ex-wife and her boyfriend. The case involved repeated harassment, false allegations, and attempts to damage careers and family life.
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A federal grand jury has indicted an Annapolis man on multiple charges related to child sex abuse crimes involving minors contacted over social media platforms. Authorities say this case is part of broader efforts under Project Safe Childhood to address online exploitation.
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A 47-year-old El Salvadorian man has been charged with assaulting federal officers during a traffic stop in Howard County, Maryland. Authorities say he resisted arrest and injured two officers before being taken into custody.