Sort By
Results
ICE deports convicted drug trafficker Amal Said to Pakistan
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported Amal Said, a Pakistani national convicted of international drug trafficking, back to Pakistan on March 5.
On the Hill
Congressional Crypto Caucus formed by Representatives Emmer and Torres
Congressman Tom Emmer announced the formation of the Congressional Crypto Caucus.
CBP arrests felon at Lambert Airport on outstanding DUI felony warrant
On March 2, a 62-year-old man was arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Lambert International Airport in St. Louis.
Nigerian national pleads guilty in $8 million federal emergency benefits fraud case
Newton Ofioritse Jemide, a 47-year-old Nigerian national, has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of wire fraud conspiracy.
Mexican national pleads guilty to methamphetamine distribution conspiracy
Silvester Barcenas, a 23-year-old Mexican national, has entered a guilty plea for his involvement in a federal drug crime.
Ex-girlfriend of crypto 'Godfather' pleads guilty to tax charge
The former girlfriend of a cryptocurrency fraudster known as "The Godfather" has agreed to plead guilty to a federal tax charge for failing to report over $2.6 million in illicit income.
Leesburg resident pleads guilty in federal firearms trafficking case
A Lake County man, Jose G. Medina, aged 49 from Leesburg, has admitted guilt to charges in a federal firearms trafficking case.
Cape Girardeau man receives 30-year sentence for producing child pornography
A Cape Girardeau man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for producing child pornography. U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. delivered the sentence on Tuesday to Steven Lee Brown, aged 33, who admitted to recording his sexual...
Leader pleads guilty in $1.4 million bank fraud scheme targeting nationwide victims
Amber Towndrow, a key figure in a nationwide bank fraud and identity theft operation, has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, and money laundering.
Venezuelan national charged with firearm possession as illegal alien amid gang suspicions
A Venezuelan national, suspected of being a member of the Tren de Aragua gang, has been charged with illegal possession of a firearm in Miami.
Baltimore County man sentenced over role in elder fraud schemes
A man from Baltimore County has been sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for his involvement in multiple elder fraud schemes. U.S. District Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher delivered the sentence to Ambrose A. Obinna Warrior, a resident of...
Rubio discusses US-Israel relations with Netanyahu amid military aid announcement
Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently engaged in a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
ICE detains Bulgarian man with felony conviction
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has apprehended Simeon Roosenov Moutafov, a Bulgarian national, who was subject to a final order of removal.
Guatemalan man charged with leading major US human smuggling ring
An individual from Guatemala has been apprehended on a four-count indictment, accused of leading a significant human smuggling operation in the United States.
Henrico man sentenced for role in bank fraud conspiracy involving Wells Fargo
A Henrico man has been sentenced to three years and ten months in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to commit bank fraud.
CBP seizes $346K worth of cocaine at Anzalduas International Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Anzalduas International Bridge in Texas have seized cocaine valued at over $346,000.
Irish nationals charged in multi-state construction fraud targeting vulnerable homeowners
Irish and UK nationals James Dinnigan and Martin Maughan have been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a construction fraud scheme targeting vulnerable homeowners across multiple states.
Memphis woman sentenced to ten years for identity theft and bank fraud
Patricia Johnson, a 47-year-old resident of Memphis, Tennessee, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison.
Mexican national charged with child sex offenses after federal arrest
Federal agents have arrested Giovanni Falcon, a 40-year-old Mexican national from University City, on charges related to illegal sexual activity with a minor.
Kanawha County man sentenced for meth distribution
Jonathan Fitzpatrick, a 33-year-old resident of Pratt, West Virginia, has been sentenced to over 16 years in prison for distributing methamphetamine.
NFIB supports new act to aid independent auto repair shops
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed its support for the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act, a legislative proposal introduced by Representative Neal Dunn.
FTC secures initial win against Seek Capital in finance scheme case
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has achieved an initial victory in its legal battle against Seek Capital and its founder and CEO, Roy Ferman.
Alamo resident sentenced for firearm use during drug trafficking
A 19-year-old resident of Alamo, Texas, Emiliano Cabriales, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for using a firearm during drug trafficking activities.
Treasury sanctions Iranian head of darknet marketplace tied to drug sales
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Behrouz Parsarad, an Iran-based individual identified as the sole administrator of Nemesis, a darknet marketplace involved in illegal drug sales.
U.S. indicts 10 Chinese nationals for alleged global hacking scheme
The United States has unsealed a criminal indictment against ten Chinese nationals accused of engaging in a prolonged hacking campaign.