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By T. J. Graves | Mar 20, 2026
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.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 20, 2026
BYD announced it may build a factory in Canada and acquire a Western automaker after tariff reductions on Chinese electric vehicles.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 20, 2026
FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has directed staff to form a Healthcare Task Force focused on enforcement and advocacy within the healthcare sector. The initiative aims to protect patients, workers, and taxpayers while addressing competition issues.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 20, 2026
The U.S. Secret Service used its Twitter account to highlight recent convictions in major fraud cases involving Brittany Hudson and Brian Shane Haigler between March 18-20, 2026.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 20, 2026
U.S. national debt has reached $39 trillion, prompting House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington to call for an Article V Constitutional Convention. Arrington says urgent action is needed as interest payments outpace defense spending.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 20, 2026
Two Buffalo residents were arrested on charges related to drug trafficking and firearms offenses following an investigation into alleged Bloods gang activity. Authorities seized drugs, firearms, cash, and paraphernalia during searches connected to Ronnie Powell and Daniqua S. Dixon.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 20, 2026
A Springfield man has been convicted by a federal jury for assaulting his then-girlfriend with a hatchet while camping in Shenandoah National Park last August. Multiple witnesses reported hearing violence before authorities intervened and arrested Soufiane Bougria at the scene.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 20, 2026
Six men from South Texas have been charged with attempting to entice a minor following an undercover operation during spring break. Authorities allege that each suspect arranged meetings believing they were communicating with a teenage girl online.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 20, 2026
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.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 20, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security shutdown has reached day 35 with key agencies operating at reduced capacity. Airline CEOs and former officials urge Congress for immediate action as national security concerns mount.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 20, 2026
Reginald Steele Jr., age 26 from Washington D.C., received a sentence of 107 years for killing Malachi Lukes in March 2020 along with involvement in another shooting incident that same year. Authorities say this case marks an important step against gang violence.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 20, 2026
A federal jury has convicted two New Orleans attorneys and their law firms for orchestrating staged car accidents over more than a decade. Prosecutors say the scheme defrauded insurers out of millions by recruiting participants for fake crashes.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 20, 2026
Federal prosecutors have indicted several individuals in the Southern District of Georgia on charges including robbery, firearms violations, drug offenses and illegal re-entry after deportation. The cases involve incidents across multiple counties and underscore ongoing law enforcement efforts in the region.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 20, 2026
Winston Colon Correa has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for enticing minors and possessing child pornography, following an investigation led by federal authorities. U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton emphasized ongoing efforts against child exploitation crimes.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 20, 2026
A Guaynabo man has been indicted on charges related to kidnapping and carjacking a postal worker while on duty in Puerto Rico. Authorities emphasize their commitment to protecting federal employees and pursuing justice in such cases.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 20, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Otay Mesa seized over 900 pounds of liquid methamphetamine hidden in a tractor-trailer's fuel tank earlier this month. Officials say advanced screening methods helped uncover nearly half a ton of drugs during routine inspections.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 20, 2026
President Donald J. Trump has ordered federal agencies to protect an exclusive broadcast window for the Army-Navy Game. The directive aims to prevent scheduling conflicts with college football playoffs and maintain focus on this historic event.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 20, 2026
A former Houston-area professor pleaded guilty to orchestrating an extensive student financial aid fraud scheme using stolen identities over five years. The scam caused significant losses both for individual victims' credit records and federal funds.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 20, 2026
A Texas business owner has pleaded guilty to bid rigging involving over $1.6 million in Air Force healthcare projects at Moody Air Force Base. Federal officials say such schemes harm taxpayers and service members while vowing continued enforcement against procurement fraud.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 19, 2026
Five people have been sentenced to nearly 120 years combined for running a violent sex trafficking ring led by Kimani Jones in Alabama. The sentences include significant prison time and restitution payments for abusing multiple women and girls over several years.
