U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts
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A Brockton woman working at Veterans Affairs has been charged with wire fraud after allegedly securing Covid-19 relief funds using false information about her business income. Prosecutors say she received over $41,000 through fraudulent PPP loan applications.
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A Minnesota woman has been indicted for allegedly obtaining over $100,000 in COVID-19 rental aid using fraudulent means linked with properties in California. Authorities say she moved funds between accounts before transferring money overseas or into cryptocurrency exchanges.
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A Brazilian national residing illegally in Carver has been sentenced for selling guns and fentanyl across Eastern Massachusetts during 2024. Talles Provette De Faria received over two years' imprisonment after pleading guilty last year following undercover operations led by federal authorities.
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RelyOn Nutec USA LLC will pay over $2 million following allegations it improperly secured a federal pandemic relief loan intended for smaller businesses. Authorities say RelyOn exceeded employee limits required under Paycheck Protection Program rules but still obtained—and later had forgiven—a significant loan.
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Jason Page from Gardner has been charged with possessing fentanyl intended for distribution after authorities discovered large amounts of drugs during searches earlier this year. The case is being prosecuted by federal officials who stress that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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A Michigan man has pleaded guilty in Springfield federal court after defrauding a Northampton construction firm through unauthorized use of labor and materials for personal gain. Jonathan McCormack faces sentencing later this year after agreeing both restitution payments and forfeiture.
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Nicholas J. McDonagh has been arrested in Hyde Park for alleged possession of child pornography following an investigation involving state police from Delaware. Authorities say multiple devices containing illicit material were seized during searches last year.
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Vicente Gonzalez has been sentenced for leading a violent drug trafficking ring based in Hampden County. Authorities say he used threats and violence while distributing large quantities of drugs throughout Western Massachusetts.
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Frank Castro from Roxbury has been sentenced after assisting with cheating on a Commercial Learners’ Permit exam using hidden technology at a state testing site. Federal officials say this case underscores ongoing efforts against document fraud impacting public safety.
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Federal authorities have charged Amaurys Arias Arias with healthcare benefit fraud using another person's identity while residing unlawfully in Brockton, Massachusetts. Officials allege he obtained tens of thousands worth of MassHealth benefits under false pretenses.
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A Barre woman has been charged with stealing over $100,000 from Social Security retirement funds between October 2022 and August 2025. Authorities say she faces up to ten years if convicted amid broader state and national anti-fraud initiatives.
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Leidy E. Otero from Gardner has been charged with allegedly obtaining over $185,000 through fraudulent Social Security disability claims between January 2015 and March 2025. Federal authorities highlight their commitment against benefit fraud while reminding that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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A Worcester man has been charged with assaulting a federal confidential informant during an alleged armed robbery involving firearms. Authorities say Joshua Guzman faces up to 20 years if convicted under charges announced Apr. 17 by United States Attorney Leah B. Foley.
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Emilio Garcia-Cappas has pleaded guilty in Boston federal court for distributing fentanyl earlier this year. Authorities say undercover officers bought drugs from him multiple times during their investigation.
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Jorge Junior Alvarez Rodriguez has pleaded guilty in Boston federal court to possessing child sexual abuse material after being stopped at Logan Airport last year. Authorities say sentencing is set for July amid ongoing efforts against child exploitation.
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Alex Bou from Lawrence has been sentenced in Boston federal court after pleading guilty related to attempting sexual contact with a minor following communication with undercover agents online. Authorities highlight collaboration between agencies as part of Project Safe Childhood.
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A Dominican national has been indicted for unlawfully reentering the United States after three prior deportations following felony convictions including drug trafficking and identity theft crimes dating back decades. The defendant faces up to twenty years if convicted.
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Franklin Antonio Amaya Paredes has pleaded guilty in Boston federal court for his role in three murders linked with MS-13 activity spanning Massachusetts and Virginia. Authorities say this conviction underscores ongoing efforts against transnational gangs.
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A Boston man has been charged after police allegedly found him carrying a loaded handgun during an arrest on March 17. Federal prosecutors say Hakeem Cooper faces up to fifteen years if convicted due to prior felony convictions barring him from owning firearms or ammunition.
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Mitchell Eye Center in Florida has agreed with federal authorities to pay $415,000 over alleged false Medicare claims involving unnecessary diagnostic tests. The settlement follows an investigation into improper payment arrangements between physicians at the center and a diagnostics company.