U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts
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Brendan and Lisa Lawler have pleaded guilty in Boston federal court for defrauding insurance clients out of more than $750,000 through their business BL Insurance Brokerage. Sentencing is set for July as authorities continue investigating potential victims.
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U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley has launched a new team focused on tackling benefit and voter fraud throughout Massachusetts amid rising reports of such crimes statewide. Two experienced prosecutors have been appointed coordinators for this initiative.
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Federal authorities have charged nine people with using stolen identities to commit nearly $1 million in benefit fraud across multiple public assistance programs in Massachusetts. The cases involve allegations spanning decades and several types of government aid.
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A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty in Boston federal court for running an unlicensed money transmitting business tied to online scam proceeds sent abroad. Authorities say he admitted lying about his activities during an investigation.
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Federal prosecutors announced charges against Lisa Lemoine for an alleged scheme involving fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program loans during the pandemic. Authorities say she conspired with others across multiple states using fake business information and tax forms.
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A Springfield man has pleaded guilty in federal court to drug distribution and firearms charges following his arrest last year. Joshua Garcia faces significant prison time at his upcoming sentencing this June.
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A Fitchburg man has pleaded guilty for leading a scheme involving stolen identities that defrauded public assistance programs out of more than $1 million across several states. Authorities say he used fake documents and businesses as part of an elaborate plan targeting both SNAP food benefits and pandemic unemployment aid.
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Kenneth Bigby-Williams pleaded guilty to illegally possessing firearms and ammunition as a felon after police seized weapons at his home last year. He faces sentencing later this year under federal guidelines.
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An Alabama doctor has been sentenced in Boston federal court for participating in a multi-million dollar telemedicine fraud scheme targeting Medicare through unnecessary equipment orders and genetic tests. Authorities say Tommie Robinson signed off on false documentation without patient contact or relationships.
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Elijah Melton from Brockton has pleaded guilty in Boston federal court for distributing large quantities of fentanyl and cocaine across Massachusetts. Authorities seized several kilograms during coordinated operations linked through encrypted communications with alleged associates out-of-state.
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James Adams has been sentenced to more than twelve years for his involvement in a major methamphetamine distribution ring operating across Eastern Massachusetts. Authorities seized drugs and firearms during their investigation into members associated with the Unknown Bikers Motorcycle Club.
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Eric Celestino was sentenced on Mar. 23 for his involvement with Boston's H Block gang after pleading guilty to drug conspiracy charges. Authorities say this case reflects ongoing efforts against organized crime groups responsible for violence and narcotics distribution.
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A Florida doctor has pleaded guilty in Boston federal court for his role in a multi-million-dollar Medicare fraud scheme involving unnecessary genetic tests and equipment orders. Authorities say Simon Grinshteyn signed documents without consulting patients, leading Medicare to pay over $3 million based on false claims.
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Trinity Antonetty has pleaded guilty in Boston federal court for her role in a multi-state bank fraud scheme involving fraudulent cashier’s checks and shell companies. The case forms part of an ongoing investigation that has already led to several other charges.
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A Pittsfield man has pleaded guilty in federal court to receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material. Benjamin Shacar faces sentencing later this year following his admission to multiple charges related to illegal content found on his devices.
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Jimmy Fu of California has been sentenced for running an unlicensed money transmitting business linked to illegal online pharmacies distributing counterfeit drugs across the United States. The case involved millions in transactions processed through his company and undercover operations revealing dangerous counterfeit medications.
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A Haverhill man faces federal wire fraud charges after allegedly misleading investors about cryptocurrency funds and losing their money. Prosecutors say Luciano Schipelliti provided false updates to investors before launching another fund that also failed.
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Gerardo Heriberto Nuñez Nuñez has been extradited from the Dominican Republic to face charges related to laundering funds from an alleged elder fraud scheme targeting hundreds across the United States. Authorities say more than $5 million was lost by victims averaging age 84.
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Gabriel Nascimento De Andrade has pleaded guilty to conspiring with others to fraudulently obtain driver’s licenses for illegal aliens across multiple states. Authorities allege that more than 1,000 applications were made as part of this scheme involving fake documents and cross-state travel.
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A Guatemalan national has been sentenced to time served for illegally reentering the United States after deportation. The defendant pleaded guilty and now faces deportation proceedings following his sentencing in Boston federal court.