U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennslyvania
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennslyvania
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Harshpreet Singh has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm while illegally present in Pennsylvania. The case stems from an August shooting incident linked to multiple firearms found by police. Sentencing is set for July.
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A former U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services officer has pleaded guilty to accepting bribes related to altering immigration records. The defendant admitted soliciting payments over several years while employed as a federal official in Philadelphia.
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Ardavan Alamoutinia has pleaded guilty in federal court for his role in a scheme involving more than $2.8 million in fraudulent pandemic unemployment claims. Prosecutors say he filed hundreds of false applications using stolen identities across multiple states.
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A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering a gas station attendant during an armed robbery. The sentencing follows convictions related to multiple robberies carried out by Chihean Jones between August 2022 and January 2023.
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A New Jersey man has been sentenced for sexually assaulting a fellow passenger on a flight bound for Philadelphia. Vernon Baker received over two years in prison following an incident that took place onboard in October 2024.
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A Puerto Rico woman has been sentenced for attempting to smuggle nearly 15 pounds of cocaine into Philadelphia via checked baggage. Karelys Colon Sevilla will serve almost three years in prison after pleading guilty.
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A Philadelphia man has been convicted for robbing a Kensington pharmacy at gunpoint in December 2021. Michael Nixon faces up to life in prison after being found guilty on multiple charges including Hobbs Act robbery and drug offenses.
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Five men from Philadelphia were convicted for their roles in an extensive armed carjacking ring that included two murders. Authorities say dozens of violent robberies occurred across city neighborhoods before law enforcement dismantled the group.
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Christopher Knight, a former Philadelphia prison guard, pleaded guilty to violating inmates' civil rights and falsifying reports about use-of-force incidents. He faces up to 90 years in prison at sentencing this July.
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A Bucks County company faces a $200,000 repayment after allegedly billing group art classes as individual occupational therapy under Medicare. Federal authorities say this action safeguards program integrity for older adults' care.
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Frank Hamilton has been sentenced to more than five years in prison after pleading guilty to leading a multi-million dollar loan fraud scheme involving government-backed pandemic relief programs. Federal investigators say most funds were never repaid.
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U.S. Attorney David Metcalf announced a new complaint targeting alleged fraudulent billing involving electric stimulation devices used in pain treatment clinics. The case is part of a broader national effort to combat healthcare fraud related to non-reimbursable treatments.
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A Maryland man has been sentenced for sending threatening letters targeting Jewish institutions across several states. Authorities say his actions aimed to intimidate communities based on religious beliefs.
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A Lehigh County man has been sentenced for orchestrating internet scams that defrauded victims of nearly $2 million. Chinedu Ekuma will serve over a year in prison and pay restitution after pleading guilty to wire fraud charges.
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Phillis Fugah has been sentenced to over ten years in prison after pleading guilty to carjacking and firing a gun during a violent incident in Upper Darby. The event involved shooting at a victim while fleeing with an infant still inside a stolen SUV. No injuries were reported among victims or bystanders.
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Tyrek Byrd has been sentenced to fifteen years in prison for participating in an armed home invasion robbery targeting a business owner’s family. Evidence showed Byrd planned the attack with accomplices who assaulted victims over forty minutes before fleeing with valuables.
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Aetna Inc. will pay $117.7 million following allegations it submitted inaccurate diagnosis codes for Medicare Advantage enrollees in order to increase payments from Medicare. Federal officials say this settlement underscores efforts against healthcare fraud but note there has been no determination of liability.
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Jalen Smith has pleaded guilty in federal court for his role in fixing NCAA and CBA men's basketball games through bribery schemes involving dozens of players across multiple teams. The case underscores concerns about sports integrity as authorities continue investigating similar offenses.
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Three members linked to the Savani Group have been convicted in Philadelphia for racketeering conspiracy involving healthcare fraud, visa abuse, money laundering, tax evasion, wire fraud, mail fraud, FDCA violations—and more than $30 million in Medicaid losses. Sentencing is set for July 2026.
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Par Funding has pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to defrauding investors out of hundreds of millions of dollars. Several company leaders have already been sentenced following investigations by multiple federal agencies. The case stems from misleading representations made by Par Funding while raising funds from investors.