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Tyler tax preparer receives 24-month federal sentence for tax refund fraud scheme
A Tyler tax preparer has been sentenced to federal prison for her involvement in a tax refund fraud scheme.
Arizona man imprisoned for kidnapping Utah teen for sexual conduct
Tadashi Kura Kojima, also known as Aaron Michael Zeman, received a 15-year prison sentence and a lifetime of supervised release.
Trump administration to leverage modern tech for enhanced federal permitting processes
Today, President Trump announced a significant shift toward utilizing modern technology to enhance the efficiency of environmental reviews and permit evaluations in the United States.
Wilmington man sentenced to 12 years for child sexual abuse material distribution
Joseph Lee Barnes, a 35-year-old resident of Wilmington, North Carolina, was sentenced to 151 months in prison for distributing child sexual abuse material.
Ohio man pleads guilty to sex trafficking charges involving minor and adult
A resident of Euclid, Ohio, has entered a guilty plea in federal court for charges involving the sex trafficking of a minor and the coercion and enticement of an adult for commercial sex purposes.
Eight charged in $10 million fraudulent survey data scheme
An indictment has been unsealed, implicating eight defendants in an international scheme to defraud clients of $10 million through bogus market survey data, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack.
Seven indicted in Atlanta in international drug and money laundering scheme
In an ongoing operation against international drug trafficking, a federal grand jury in Atlanta has indicted seven individuals linked to a Mexico-based trafficker.
U.S. authorities indict La Nueva Familia Michoacana leaders and impose sanctions
Siblings Johnny and Jose Alfredo Hurtado Olascoaga, identified as leaders of the La Nueva Familia Michoacana (LNFM) drug cartel, have been charged by a federal grand jury in Georgia.
Trump issues memo to prevent illegal aliens from obtaining Social Security benefits
President Donald J. Trump has issued a directive aimed at preventing illegal aliens from obtaining benefits under the Social Security Act.
Fentanyl and firearms trafficker sentenced to 15 years in federal prison
Azjuan Meriwether, a 25-year-old from Milwaukee, received a 15-year federal prison sentence on April 11, 2025, as announced by Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
Biddeford man sentenced to 10 years for child exploitation offense
A Biddeford man received a 10-year prison sentence on Monday in U.S. District Court in Portland for possessing child sex abuse materials.
Ecuadorian citizen charged with illegal re-entry after deportation
Lorenzo Antonio Loja-Castro, a citizen of Ecuador, has been charged after being arrested for illegally re-entering the United States. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo made the announcement, stating that Loja-Castro could face a maximum penalty of...
U.S. Border Patrol arrests citizens for smuggling unaccompanied minors
U.S. Border Patrol agents from the El Centro Sector have apprehended two United States citizens on charges of attempting to smuggle unaccompanied minors into the country.
CBP intercepts 71 shipments of dangerous chemicals in March 2025 operation
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Chicago intercepted 71 shipments of dangerous chemicals between March 16 and 22, 2025.
CBP seizes over $171,000 in unreported currency at Dulles Airport with K9 assistance
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, with the assistance of canine units, have seized over $171,016 in unreported currency at Washington Dulles International Airport since March 5th.
CBP shares holiday travel tips for New York state land border crossings
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is anticipating an increase in traffic at New York state land border crossings as the holiday season approaches.
DHS reinstates immigration crime victims’ office
Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced the reopening of the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) office, which was closed by the previous administration.
Teen arrested at border with guns, knives heading to Mexico
U.S. Border Patrol agents apprehended a 16-year-old male in an effort to transfer firearms and knives through the Nogales, Arizona border barrier into Mexico on April 4.
Trump issues statements on military action and Holy Week from Truth Social
On April 14, 2025, Donald J. Trump addressed military operations and religious observances on Truth Social.
Nicholas County man sentenced for federal firearm offense
A federal court has sentenced Nathaniel Martin, 50, of Fenwick, to a year in prison for the crime of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
FinCEN renews real estate targeting orders to counter illicit transactions
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has announced the renewal of its Geographic Targeting Orders (GTOs), a move requiring U.S. title insurance companies to identify the individuals behind shell companies used for non-financed...
Nevada man convicted for wage-fixing and concealing probe during company sale
A Nevada home health agency executive was found guilty by a federal jury for wage-fixing and failing to disclose a criminal investigation during a company sale.
FTC opens inquiry into impact of federal rules on market competition
Today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) initiated a public inquiry into how federal regulations impact competition.
Tennessee man sentenced to 27-year term for child pornography production
A Tennessee man has been sentenced for producing child pornography.
Beckley man pleads guilty to violating SORNA requirements after relocation
Anthony Broadnax, a resident of Beckley, West Virginia, entered a guilty plea for failing to register as a sex offender after moving from Virginia, as mandated by the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA).